Items Tagged with 'Lake Michigan'

ARTICLES

Gov. Snyder signs law for $21M in 'emergency' dredging of public harbors and marinas

April 3, 2013
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation providing $21 million for 58 “emergency” harbor dredging projects, a decision based on the historic low water levels in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read More

Lake Michigan and Lake Huron drop to record low water levels

February 12, 2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit, through its Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, has reported a preliminary new record low water level for Lake Michigan-Huron for the second month in a row. Read More

Lawmaker wants federal review of Lake Michigan outflows to Chicago

November 2, 2012
TRAVERSE CITY –– A member of Congress from Michigan called for a federal review Thursday of water releases from Lake Michigan through an outlet at Chicago, a century-old practice that she said should end as Great Lakes levels approach record lows. Read More