Michigan Officials Weighing Idea Of Great Lakes Fish Farming
The state Department of Environmental Quality has heard from two operators interested in raising rainbow trout in netted enclosures.
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The state Department of Environmental Quality has heard from two operators interested in raising rainbow trout in netted enclosures.
Capt. John Henry and his crew of more than a dozen guided the 140-foot Bristol Bay through the icy waters of the river, which connects Lakes Huron and St. Clair.
The Coast Guard says people should stay away from cracks, seams, pressure ridges, slushy areas and darker areas of ice since these could be hazards.
Start thinking white meat, the other, other, other white meat. Carp.
The measure was inspired by an outbreak on Lake Erie last August that made public drinking water supplies unsafe for two days.
Because they have no natural predators the "spiny water fleas" may eventually crowd out native lake species.
For the second consecutive winter, bitter weather threatens to turn the surface of the Great Lakes into a vast, frozen plain.
Farmers in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana are being asked to be part of the solution in fixing the algae problem in Lake Erie.
A film festival focusing on ocean and Great Lakes issues returns to Michigan's northeast Lower Peninsula.
There's also a chance that fibers are in drinking water piped from the lakes, scientists said.
The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards have begun icebreaking operations to keep shipping lanes open in the Great Lakes.
The Great Lakes Commission, which represents the eight states and two Canadian provinces that surround the lakes, endorsed the bills and said the proposed changes would not hamper barge and recreational boat traffic on the busy waterway.
Four of the giant lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie — were above their average monthly levels in November, while Lake Ontario was slightly below.
Experts urged that the Northern Snakehead Lamprey, if it makes its way to the Great Lakes, will be a cause of major concern for the ecosystem in and around the waters.
A tropical ocean tank with a walk-through underwater tunnel is planned along with hands-on areas and displays of Great Lakes marine creatures.
Those involved with Lake Erie's tourism and fishing industries are pushing for a solution to the problem.
Water levels in Lakes Michigan, Huron and Superior are at least a foot higher than they were a year ago.
Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie ran the 160-day operation which included more than 5,000 hours of ice breaking for convoys.
Vacationers might be interested in visiting one of these under-the-radar national parks to get away from the large crowds and heavy traffic in the most popular parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
The governors of eight states surrounding the Great Lakes and the leaders of two Canadian provinces agreed today, to join forces to combat invasive species including Asian carp.
Five U.S. and three Canadian vessels worked to clear paths on Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Detroit and St. Clair rivers, and southern Lake Huron.
Foreign mussels hitchhiking to the Great Lakes in the ballast water tanks of international freighters are becoming one of the most vexing environmental problems facing the Great Lakes. A group of scientists from Wayne State University, in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency, are working together to battle this problem.
At one point last week, the ice cover reached 92.2 percent for the entire five-lake system.
Abundant rain and snowfall have given the Great Lakes a boost this year, but it's too early to declare an end to slumping water levels.
Astronauts recently noticed that something was different about one of the Great Lakes ...
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
A former doctor was sentenced to prison on charges of receiving child pornography, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
Most commercial vehicles and farm equipment rely on diesel. Diesel is also used to produce goods and to transport them — so these higher diesel prices are a double whammy of cost, felt unevenly across the economy.
Experts tell CBS Detroit the Trump Administration is choosing savings over public health and the climate.
Oak Park Public Safety officers responded to a fatal traffic crash late Thursday at the intersection of Eight Mile Road and Coolidge Highway.
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.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
Temple Israel, a Detroit-area synagogue, has spent the last six months rebuilding after a terror attack destroyed parts of the building.
A former doctor was sentenced to prison on charges of receiving child pornography, according to the United States Attorney's Office.
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.
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.
Myles Straw had two hits and an RBI, Max Scherzer allowed one run in five innings for his second win in four starts and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tigers 5-1, ending Detroit's winning streak at six.
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.
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.
Most commercial vehicles and farm equipment rely on diesel. Diesel is also used to produce goods and to transport them — so these higher diesel prices are a double whammy of cost, felt unevenly across the economy.
The parents of a 3-year-old boy who was fatally shot inside a Pontiac home on Tuesday were arraigned on Friday, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office says.