News on Lake Michigan

Wintry Weather

2010-12-14T01:35:10Z

A woman walks along Lake Michigan as the large waves pounds the shore Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 in Chicago. High wind and frigid temperatures continue after a winter storm pummeled Illinois with snow and wind over the weekend. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

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Winter Storm Midwest

2010-12-13T01:01:21Z

A bicycle lies in Lake Michigan at Oak Street Beach during a winter storm Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

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Wired Island

2010-11-07T11:31:54Z

A photo taken Oct. 9, 2010, shows one of the ferry boats at the dock at Beaver Island, Mich., as the sun rises over Lake Michigan. The island in northern Lake Michigan is remote, with a year-round population of only about 650 people - though last spring, Internet service became available to almost all of the island, helping more islanders connect regularly with the outside world. Islanders h...

Mussel Menace

2010-09-29T00:16:20Z

In this July 6, 2009 file photo, invasive quagga mussels attach to anything and everything, like this boat, in Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nev. Even if dreaded Asian carp elude barriers and make their way into Lake Michigan, their spread may be limited because there won't be much for them to eat. Scientists are reporting that another inva...

ASIAN CARP 2

2010-08-23T15:45:50Z

Graphic locates river systems Asian carp travel to reach Lake Michigan; shows maximum size of Asian carp compared to a human

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