by boxcar-admin | Jul 28, 2015 | Events, News
Beachgoers can learn about dangerous currents that exist at Marquette’s beaches at the Marquette Water Safety and Recreation Expo to be held 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7, 2015, at McCarty’s Cove. This event is being sponsored by the National Weather Service, Michigan...
by boxcar-admin | Jul 21, 2015 | News
Early summer storms have experts concerned about effect on waterways By Katy Hintzen, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant This past June was one of the wettest on record in the Midwest. Some of the heaviest storms in Michigan hit the southeast...
by boxcar-admin | Jul 20, 2015 | Events, News
Protecting the Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly and High Quality Natural Habitats at Thompson’s Harbor and Negwegon State Parks WHEN: Friday, July 24, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon WHERE: Presque Isle District Library, 181 East Erie Street, Rogers City, MI 49779, (989) 734-2477...
by boxcar-admin | Jul 10, 2015 | News
Blackening, boiling and grilling are all tasty options with this fish By Dan O’Keefe Late June and early July can be a slow time on the calendar for Michigan anglers. Inland lakes have settled into summer patterns after post-spawn fishing for bass, walleye,...
by boxcar-admin | Jul 9, 2015 | News
Great Lakes Water Safety Conference addresses swim safety risk communication by Ronald Kinnunen Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension worked with the Mackinac County Water Safety Review Team and the National Weather Service to conduct a Great...
by boxcar-admin | Jun 30, 2015 | News
Fishers often refer to these areas as scum lines By Ron Kinnunen When the water begins to warm in the Great Lakes many observe a band of calm or placid water running parallel to shore. These are called thermal bars and are a function of the physical nature of water as...