In today's newsletter, a highlight on two of the clearest lakes in Michigan on M-22, an update on monkeypox, and 6 Great Lakes birds to start looking for as fall flyways fill up. |
The Michigan International Speedway took place over the weekend |
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M-22 divides Big and Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor, Michigan, photo taken in June of 2022. (Drone image by Joel Bissell | MLive.com). |
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Scenic M-22 goes right between two of the clearest lakes in Michigan. |
A pretty sight:Two of the clearest and cleanest lakes in all of Michigan can be found while driving along M-22. Big and Little Glen Lakes sit just outside the borders of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Drive along: The two lakes are connected by the channel at the Narrows and are divided by M-22. Big Glen is approximately 130 feet deep, where Little Glen is 13 feet at its deepest point. Catch a glimpse: The lakes can be seen from the Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes and from the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. |
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Monkeypox cases nearly double in Michigan as virus becomes public health emergency |
Infection increase:Michigan has seen a spike in its known monkeypox infections as U.S. officials declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.
What is it? Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It comes from the same family of viruses as smallpox, with more often milder symptoms. Although it's been said monkeypox isn't another COVID, here's what we should know about it.
An available vaccine: Detroit residents with a known or suspected exposure to the monkeypox virus can receive a vaccine in an effort to reduce further spread. |
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Mel Pearson out as Michigan hockey coach amidst allegations |
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NASA satellite data now part of Michigan’s air quality monitoring, forecasting |
Michigan’s environmental regulators are now using data from NASA satellites to help inform decisions about when to warn residents of dangerous ozone levels and how to keep the air safe to breathe.
What the information shows: The program is expected to provide information to policymakers as they make decisions about managing greenhouse gas emissions, including ozone.
An update on the Huron River: Huron River pollution tests are ‘encouraging’ days after a hexavalent chromium spill, but worry and anger remain from community members.
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6 Great Lakes birds to start looking for as fall flyways fill up. |
Time to watch: Fall migration has begun for certain species of Great Lakes birds, marking the start of the annual spectacle when millions of waterfowl, waterbirds, shorebirds, songbirds and raptors leave their summer nesting areas and fly south to warmer climates for the winter.
The perfect place: The Great Lakes region lies at the intersection of the Mississippi and Atlantic “flyways” — common migration routes followed by scores of birds — which puts local birdwatchers in a great position to see cool species as they make their way through the area.
A special sighting: There's a chance to see the Great Lakes Piping Plover. This sweet little shorebird is federally endangered, making sightings all the more special. If you happen to see one, be sure to give it plenty of space.
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— Jamie Rewerts |
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