Republican Resolution Threatens Stricter Regulations on Toxic "Forever Chemicals"
#LakeMichigan #PfasGeologist Ryan Bennett collects samples of Lake Michigan water at a treatment plant in Illinois, dated 3 July 2021. A Republican proposal seeks to exempt toxic Pfas from scrutiny, a move criticized due to the chemicals' danger, with past loopholes allowing unnoticed approval. read more
Marathon Swimmer Abandons Lake Michigan Crossing Due to Equipment Failure
#MarathonSwimmer #LakeMichiganMarathon swimmer, Jim Dreyer, ended his Lake Michigan crossing due to dead GPS batteries that led him off course. After swimming north instead of west, he faced hallucinations and 9-foot waves before opting for rescue. read more
#Shipwreck #LakeMichigan
Underwater archeologists discovered the 130-year-old ship Margaret A. Muir at the bottom of Lake Michigan, where it sank in 1893 with the captain’s faithful dog on board during a storm. The ship's captain quit sailing after losing his beloved pet. read more
#LakeMichigan #BoatSafety
Crews are looking for a 58-year-old man who fell off a boat in Lake Michigan's "Playpen" area north of Navy Pier, a popular spot for boat parties. The man failed to resurface after an hour, prompting the search. read more