Every summer, experts issue water precautions — wear a life jacket, don't drink and drive, "flip, float and follow" if you fall in — but some boaters underestimate the power of Lake Michigan and think ...

Statistics show Lake Michigan is the deadliest lake in the country, with 640 lives being claimed over the past 15 years. Here's what we know. Between 2010 and 2025, nearly half of all fatal drownings ...

According to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, more than 1,350 people have drowned in the Great Lakes over the last 15 years, nearly half in Lake Michigan. The tragedies involved circumstances of ...

Water samples are tested for E. coli, and beaches are deemed safe if levels are below 300 E. coli per 100 milliliters. The state follows Clean Water Act protocols if unsafe levels are found, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A fundraising group says its goal is to make Ludington State Park “the most accessible state park in the state.” Formed in 1992 to promote and support the state park, ...

Michigan's Eat Safe Fish Guide provides food safety advice for fish caught in Lake Huron. Recommended serving sizes vary by species and sometimes size, with carp carrying a "do not eat" advisory for ...

Michigan's 2025 Eat Safe Fish Guide provides consumption advice based on chemical levels in fish from the state's waters. The guide offers regional and statewide recommendations, including safe ...