Great Lakes Harbor Cleanups Planned
The Obama administration will target nine polluted harbors for accelerated cleanups under a program to heal the ailing Great Lakes, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lisa Jackson said Wednesday.
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The Obama administration will target nine polluted harbors for accelerated cleanups under a program to heal the ailing Great Lakes, Environmental Protection Agency chief Lisa Jackson said Wednesday.
The scope and intensity of mercury pollution in the Great Lakes region is much greater than previously reported, but additional mercury controls should bring needed improvement, according to a new summary of scientific research on the subject.
A new report says mercury levels in the Great Lakes region generally have dropped over the past four decades, although concentrations in some fish and bird species have increased more recently.
As scientists and politicians grapple with how to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, there's a move afoot to change the image of the giant, plankton-gobbling invasive species.
The former Vice President and presidential candidate will deliver the keynote address at the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality biennial meeting next month.
Two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants are helping a Wayne State University researcher keep new non-native invasive species out of the Great Lakes and minimize the impact of those that are already there.
Government officials and scientists will update representatives of Michigan's fishing and tourism industries on the fight against Asian carp during a conference in Lansing on Tuesday.
The federal government has dedicated two new research vessels to serve as floating laboratories that research the health of the Great Lakes and its marine life.
A federal appeals panel has rejected a request by five Great Lakes states for an immediate order to close shipping locks on Chicago-area waterways and take other steps to prevent Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan.
The Michigan Tech Research Institute in Ann Arbor has been named the recipient of a $281,612 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to map the location and extent of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
While Michigan officials fret about Asian carp getting into the Great Lakes, there's evidence they may have already invaded waters far to the north of here.
The federal government is giving out $4.5 million to clean up Lake Erie.
Analysts have discovered more genetic material from Asian carp beyond an electric barrier designed to prevent them from invading the Great Lakes, renewing a debate over the federal government's strategy for protecting the region's waters from the voracious fish
A new reports says 5 Great Lakes national parks are already feeling the impact of climate change in the forms of rising temperatures and eroding shorelines.
A hearing will be held in Washington D.C. Tuesday morning to discuss the growing responsibilities given to the U.S. Coast Guard since 9/11.
With 3,200 miles of fresh water coastline accented by 115 lighthouses, plus more than 800 golf courses, 81 wineries, 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, visitors can enjoy a perfect Michigan summer escape on land or water.
Bruce Power Inc. withdrew an application for a transport license from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, to allow further talks with opponents, including native tribes.
A member of Congress is proposing legislation to remove federal protections of gray wolves across the lower 48 states.
A $21.5 million port development along downtown Detroit's riverfront aims to be a stopping point for Great Lakes cruise ships and a home for a ferry connecting Detroit and Windsor.
It's a new "weapon" in the fight against Asian Carp.
The ongoing spread of non-native mussels in the Great Lakes has caused "massive, ecosystem-wide changes" throughout lakes Michigan and Huron, two of the planet's largest freshwater lakes, according to a new University of Michigan-led study.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has fired up a new electric barrier designed to prevent Asian carp and other fish from migrating between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds.
The latest notices of events and meetings sponsored by Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions, before they are posted to the GLITR IT Calendar
Continuing discussion about preventing the spead of Asian Carp into the Great Lakes brings help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says Great Lakes water levels will be mostly lower this boating season.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
Data show that attendance during the 2025-2026 school year increased by 0.2 percentage points to 91.5%.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Michigan's gas and diesel prices have risen noticeably every day this week, with gas prices inching closer to $5 a gallon and diesel prices continuing to set records, AAA says.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
Data show that attendance during the 2025-2026 school year increased by 0.2 percentage points to 91.5%.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAP or UFOs, including a batch of documents regarding a mysterious military program studying aerospace threats.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
There are several ways fans can watch and stream Thursday's game.
An NCAA football committee says that while it cannot overturn Western Michigan's loss to Michigan earlier this month, it acknowledges the game would have had a different outcome if replay protocols were followed.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Rain moves in for the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we'll see the heaviest rain showers.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison. The vote came while Bettison remains under investigation by the Office of Inspector General after he asked an activist to remove old photos of now-Mayor Mary Sheffield with a former boyfriend.
For this week's Fall Fridays series, CBS News Detroit is talking to families returning to the Franklin Cider Mill in Bloomfield Hills.
Detroit photographer Montez Miller is gaining attention for what could be the first wedding portrait taken on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Melanee Radner, owner of Franklin Cider Mill in Bloomfield Hills, talks about the family-owned mill dating to the 1830s.