Rubble ridges, which have been built parallel to the shore, help retain some sand without fully stopping the natural flow in the lake.

The USGS partners on this effort with the Michigan Geological Survey, the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and many other state geological surveys.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

A recent study by researchers at Columbia University revealed the states that had the highest levels of deadly arsenic in ...

Hidden in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula sits a treasure trove of Earth’s most dazzling creations, where even the most ...

The study found that even low levels of arsenic in drinking water may increase the risk of below average birth weight and other adverse birth outcomes.

Beneath layers of waste, landfills around the US have been reaching scorching temperatures, spewing toxic gases and geysers ...

In a state known for its natural beauty, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stands as Michigan’s masterpiece – a place where ...

Data collection for this survey area started in late May and early June 2025.

Every week, Pictured Rocks rangers take visitors on a free, guided hike to unspool some of the “tapestry of geological layers ...