Loading...
September 20, 2021
Lake Michigan and Lake Huron lost almost 14 trillion gallons in past year; Why? One inch of water on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron represents 800 billion gallons. Most of the Great Lakes continue to have declining water levels from the record-high levels over the past few years. The water level decline of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron has been the most amazing. Remember: Lake Michigan and Lake Huron share the same water level because the lakes are connected by free-flowing water through the Straits of Mackinac. The water levels have been gradually increasing on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron since 2014. Lakes Michigan-Huron basically peaked last July in this recent water level rise. Now in the past year, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron are declining rapidly. ►Video: Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes Crowds filled downtown Grand Rapids for the first weekend of ArtPrize on Saturday, Sept. 18. ArtPrize kicked off Thursday with 881 entries, ranging from sculptures and paintings to murals and more, scattered throughout the city. With COVID-19 infections rising across Michigan, fueled by the infectious Delta variant, ArtPrize has placed an emphasis on outdoor venues, and some indoor venues have fewer entries than in years past. Almost half of this year’s venues are outdoors. The outdoor emphasis + the amazing September weather equaled a huge weekend for Art Prize. READ MORE Three weeks into the season and Michigan is steamrolling teams and Michigan State has surprised the country. Both Michigan and Michigan State fans are hyped up right now. Here's everything from the weekend. ►Michigan State’s upset win at No. 24 Miami ‘will set the tone’ for rest of season Best spots for fall color at Sleeping Bear Dunes With sugar-sand beaches, pristine lakes and rivers, and dark night skies perfect for stargazing, it’s easy to see why Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has become one of the Midwest’s most beloved summertime destinations. And yet, here’s an essential Michigan travel tip: The park is a different kind of spectacular come fall. September and October are prime time for exploring the park against a backdrop of perfect temperatures and a slower pace. READ MORE The best fall color drives in Michigan September signals the start of Michigan’s fall color season — the brief yet spectacular few weeks each year when blazing autumn hues unfurl across the state. To help you soak up this stunning time of year, we’ve compiled a dozen of Michigan’s best scenic drives for fall color, ranging from quick urban-ish jaunts to lengthy coastal cruises, with plenty of suggestions for where to stop, stretch your legs, and sight-see along the way. READ MORE ►Fall is prime time for witnessing Michigan’s wild elk; here’s how to see them Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
Free newsletters Unsubscribe Contact Us Privacy Policy To ensure receipt of our emails, please add newsletters@update.mlive to your address book or safe sender list. |
Loading...
Loading...