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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipFeature HomepageLatest NewsMichiganNewsRecreation and TourismTourism
Great Lakes surfers to Michigan: Don’t close beaches during rough waves
-Critics of the proposed order acknowledged the good intentions behind it but said it’s not the best way to improve water safety in Michigan.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingCharles Stewart Mott Foundation PartnershipLake MichiganLatest NewsMichiganNewsTourism
People ignore drowning warnings, so Michigan may close Great Lakes beaches
-Red flags fly above the sand of Michigan’s Great Lakes beaches warning when the waves are dangerous, but that’s not always enough to stop swimmers from entering the risky water. It comes amid concerns that Great Lakes drownings will set a new record this year.
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Nonprofit: Number of drownings in Great Lakes jumps in 2021
-More drownings have been reported in the Great Lakes so far in 2021 than by this time last year, prompting officials to urge swimmers to practice water safety measures.
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Chicago man jumps into Lake Michigan for 365th straight day
-A Chicago bus driver looking for a way to relieve stress during the coronavirus pandemic jumped into Lake Michigan for a 365th straight day on Saturday.
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Marquette gets 1,000 feet of Great Lakes beach from utility
-The Marquette City Commission recently voted to accept the land at no cost from We Energies, a utility company.
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Algal blooms close 5 Madison-area Wisconsin beaches
-The city-county joint health department is urging swimmers to check conditions before entering the water at any beach since algae levels can change quickly.
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Drownings Increase: Research shows possible connection between COVID-19 restrictions and Great Lakes drownings
-More people at the beach appeared to translate to more rescues and more drownings.
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Beaches, Boating, Paddle Sports and SailingJames ProffittLake ErieLatest NewsNewsRecreational Hunting and FishingResearch, Data and Technology
Unexploded Ordnance: Lake Erie shoreline site of long-term munitions study
-Of the millions of munitions buried in the bed of Lake Erie, only a small percentage will surface. But that small percentage still holds a large risk of the munitions being live or containing explosives.
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Uncovered: High water reveals drinking water system artifacts
-Great Lakes Now talks to MLive reporters Lynn Moore and Cory Morse about the discovery.
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Aid offered for homeowners affected by Lake Ontario flooding
-In the month of October, New York homeowners impacted by Lake Ontario flooding can apply for up to $50,000 in aid to repair damage.