Geese Populations Impact Michigan Water Quality
Canada geese populations in Michigan have increased significantly after being nearly extinct in the mid-20th century. The state now has around 280,000 geese. While they were once migratory, climate change […]
Bird Flu Outbreak Among Lake Michigan Ducks
The Chicago Bird Collision Monitors have reported a growing bird flu outbreak along Lake Michigan, particularly affecting red-breasted merganser ducks that migrate to Chicago for the winter. Symptoms of the […]
Results of DNR’s 2024 Great Lakes Fisheries Survey
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducts extensive surveys of Great Lakes fisheries every year, from April to November, to gather data on fish populations, health, and the impact […]