Are the Great Lakes a Microplastic Soup With PFAS On the Side?
The next time you brush your teeth or wash your face, you may be contributing to adding microplastic into the Great Lakes. The New York Times reports that microplastics are …
Indiana Dunes National Park Gets Some Help from its Friends
Indiana Dunes National Park will receive more than $26,000 in financial assistance in 2021 from the non-profit group, Friends of Indiana Dunes, Inc.
6 Michigan Snowmobilers Go Through Lake Ice in February 2021
Authorities warn to use extreme caution when snowmobiling on lake ice in the Great Lakes region.
Vaccine Myths Combatted By Nurse Educators Fighting COVID-19
Distribution and administration of vaccines to combat the COVID-19 virus continue to expand, but myths and misinformation about the vaccine and its safety and benefits persist. According to a recent article in the journal Health Affairs, effective vaccination requires four elements: generating demand for the vaccine, allocating the vaccine, distributing the vaccine, and verifying coverage,
1 Winner From Michigan Nets $1B Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot
Mega Millions Lottery winning ticket was sold in a Michigan Kroger for a $1 billion jackpot. Numbers: 4, 26, 42, 50, 60, and a Mega Ball of 24.
34 Free Preschool Worksheets to Help Teach At Home
A new website for educators and homeschoolers can assist with providing free preschool worksheets and other educational aids. The site, www.abbythepup.com, provides free, publicly available preschool worksheet aids for teachers …
Kalamazoo’s Bell’s Brewery Introduces New Ale
Based in Michigan, Bell’s Brewery is introducing a new beer next week called “no Yeah,” An easy-drinking Golden Ale.
Historic Sleeping Bear Inn May Get New Life With Future Renovation
The National Park Service issued a letter of intent to develop a lease for the historic Sleeping Bear Inn and Garage in Glen Haven, Michigan.
Coffee Filter Uses – 28 Quirky But Innovative Ideas For
Because coffee filters are so inexpensive they can be utilized for hundreds of single-use applications. Here are some of the top ideas we found on what to use a coffee filter for.
Help Michigan DNR Find 200 Nests For Michigan Osprey Population Tracking
The Adopt-A-Nest Osprey Monitoring Program created a request for citizen scientist volunteers to monitor osprey nests in their area. This marked the third phase of the osprey reintroduction program in Michigan. MI Birds – an outreach and engagement program created by Audubon Great Lakes and the DNR to increase awareness of Michigan birds and the places they rely on – made a public call for volunteers.