Lake Superior looms large over Michigan's Upper Peninsula
offering plenty of opportunities for nautical exploration
"Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world," according to Pure Michigan
Lake Superior borders Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the south
along with the nearby states of Wisconsin and Minnesota to the west
Lake Superior has an average depth of about 500 feet, and a maximum depth of 1,332 feet, according to the Great Lakes Commission.
How wide is Lake Superior?Lake Superior's maximum width is 160 miles, Lake Superior Circle Tour notes.
How long is Lake Superior?Lake Superior is 350 miles long at maximum
While the Great Lakes Commission says Lake Superior is the coldest of the Great Lakes, temperatures change. Lake Superior is experiencing a warming trend, marking it among the fastest-warming lakes worldwide, according to GLISA
a collaborative between Michigan State University and University of Michigan supported by NOAA
Temperature observations across the lake on May 5 range as low as 37 degrees Fahrenheit
The lake has a reputation for being so cold that bacteria can't grow in body, so instead of floating, corpses sink and, as the Gordon Lightfoot song suggests, the lake never gives up its dead
Lake Superior's dozens of lighthouses include more than 30 in Michigan, Pure Michigan said. There are seven in Minnesota and seven in Wisconsin, according to Lake Superior Circle Tour. In Canada, there are 32, Lake Superior Magazine reported
The Benjamin Noble disappeared on Lake Superior during a severe storm on April 27, 1914, according to the Minnesota Historical Society
Isle Royale National Park
among the nation's least-visited national parks
is a remote island in the middle of Lake Superior
"Wolves and moose, the wild north woods forest, ever-changing weather and a cool climate, and the crystal clear waters and rugged shoreline of Lake Superior characterize Isle Royale National Park," Pure Michigan says
What is the origin of the name Lake Superior?French settlers named the lake Le Lac Superior meaning the upper lake
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The lake's Ojibwe name is Kitchigami, meaning great lake, the National Park Service said
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The crescent moon and Jupiter can be seen alongside prominent stars in the sky over the city of Ohrid in Northern Macedonia on the night of April 29
Light from the city reflects on a placid lake at the bottom of the picture
The shot was taken on May 29 as the photographer waited for the "blue hour" to fall
Photographer Riste Spiroski snapped a striking view of the moon and Jupiter hanging over the ancient lake Ohrid in northern Macedonia on the night of April 29
everything came together - the crescent moon
which is actually Europe's oldest lake," continued Spiroski
"I love mixing sky elements with landscapes
and Ohrid always gives me something beautiful to work with."
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The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest.
In Minnesota, big lakes mean big fish, and lots of them.
According to the Department of Natural Resources, the state’s 10 largest inland lakes feature a combined surface area of 825,000 acres and produce about 40% of Minnesota’s annual walleye harvest.
These lakes — and their walleyes — also account for the bulk of the approximately $2.4 billion spent each year on fishing in Minnesota.
So important are these waterways that the DNR assigns a fisheries specialist to each. And every fall, the agency gauges each lake’s productivity so bag limits and other restrictions can be adjusted, if necessary.
Going fishing on the opener or later this summer?
These lake profiles might get you hooked on Minnesota’s “Big 10.”
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson joined the Star Tribune in 1993 after serving in the same position at the St. Paul Pioneer Press for 13 years. His column topics vary widely, and include canoeing, fishing, hunting, adventure travel and conservation of the environment.
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The state’s “Big 10″ account for nearly half of the annual harvest
These three cousins were dropped in the middle of the Denali backcountry with nothing to do but explore
Columnist Dennis Anderson and outdoors writer Tony Kennedy will be answering your questions about Minnesota’s largest opening day
Washingtonians looking for fun on the water this summer don’t have to go very far
the travel publication released its list of the 11 best lakes in the U.S
with two Washington sites making the cut: Lake Chelan and Lake Washington
50-mile long lake in north-central Washington
surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
It earned mention for its access to nature and outdoor recreation options
Between Lake Chelan State Park and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
the area has several spots for camping or accessing the water
the forests around the lake offer plenty of hiking and mountain biking
the surrounding area is known for its wines
Chelan is a three-and-a-half to four-hour drive from Western Washington
although it isn’t accessible by car and there is no cellphone service — visitors can reach it by ferry
Washington’s other entry on the best lakes list is easier to access
which separates Seattle from its eastern suburbs
was the only lake on the list surrounded almost entirely by city
The urban setting wasn’t a problem for Lonely Planet’s editors
it’s a large part of the reason the lake made the list
The outlet recommended Lake Washington for its mix of nature and city
take a boat on the water or visit Madison Beach without leaving the city
The two Washington lakes were the only Pacific Northwest spots to make the list
although three other lakes in the Western U.S
were included: Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border
Colorado’s Grand Lake and Lake Powell on the border between Utah and Arizona
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FOR MORE UPDATES ON THE WILDFIRE, GO TO THIS STORY
A small woods fire that began around Barclay Road in Boiling Spring Lakes on Friday
First responders worked throughout Friday night to battle the blaze
high winds Saturday ignited hot spots and the fire escaped containment lines
Sunday has provided some relief thanks to rain in the morning and less wind
A state of emergency remains in Brunswick County
Forest Service works to strengthen containment lines
it has also started an investigation on the cause of the wildfire
“We’re taking advantage of the rain that came in this morning to really work the dry areas around the fire
The dozer crews are steadily churning up the soil and reinforcing single fire lines to multiple lines in hopes of stopping or slowing the spread of the fire,” says Operations Section Chief Jonathan Ambrose in a news release from the N.C
On Saturday morning the wildfire grew due to spotting over containment lines
the fire remains at 10 percent containment
Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters
No homes have been destroyed as a result of the wildfire
Flying drones within a TFR designated area is unlawful
Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts
The public is reminded to keep drones away from wildfires
The American Red Cross shelter at South Brunswick High School has closed
American Red Cross’ sheltering team remains on standby in the event an additional shelter is needed due to the wildfire
according to a news release from Brunswick County
Donations keep coming | 4:40 p.m.Several places have come together to provide food and drink donations to people battling the wildfire
at least according to a post from the Brunswick County Government Facebook page
Recognizing the generosity of community members
all needs are met for our public safety teams based in Boiling Spring Lakes and we cannot accept any more food or drink donations."
More than 200 personnel representing several fire departments across at least five counties
have been fighting the blaze that started on Friday
it has burned around 1,500 acres and is 10 percent contained
N.C. Forest Service: Fire 10 percent contained | 1:20 p.m.The N.C
Forest Service Incident Management Team assumed command of the wildfire at noon on Sunday as the blaze is at 10 percent containment
firefighters continue fighting the wildfire and are closely monitoring the fire perimeter for spot fires
the wildfire grew due to spotting over containment lines
No homes have been destroyed as a result of this wildfire
Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said early Sunday it was around 1,700 acres
A cold front passing through the area overnight and this morning provided scattered showers and roughly six-tenths of accumulated rainfall over the fire area
active fire was seen in the tree canopy during the early morning hours
smoldering organic soil also has potential to hold fire below the soil surface causing difficulties in extinguishing
Flame potential or reburn in pockets of unburned fuel cannot be ruled out
firefighter crews continued water handling and dozer operations to create additional fire line and reinforce existing fire line
Forest Service aviation fleet supplied water drops on the fire
Though fire lines have been placed around the entirety of the fire
erratic winds and regionally dry conditions have made containment of the fire difficult
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Brunswick County. Information on current air quality data for North Carolina is available at https://www.airnow.gov/
All roads in and around Boiling Spring Lakes remain open
Motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling around the area as smoky conditions persist and may linger for days around the area of the fire
Wildland fire engines and large equipment continue to be on roads in the fire area and traveling to and from assignments
Use caution while traveling the N.C 87 corridor around Boiling Spring Lakes
All mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders have been lifted
The emergency shelter located at South Brunswick High School remains open and available for use
According to a Facebook post from Brunswick County Schools
all activities are schedules as planned for the week of May 5
It will send out its normal Friday night call on Sunday at 5 p.m
is already a day off for students on the traditional calendar while Brunswick County Early College will run on a normal schedule
Rain has now stopped | 9:50 a.m.While all roads opened and evacuations have been lifted
officials are still warning that the fire is active and residents should remain vigilant
Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte was back at the incident command center early Sunday morning
and he noted that when it comes to the fire's containment level
While Sunday morning's rainfall slowed the fire's progression some
He noted that while the communications tower near Boiling Spring Lakes was in danger Saturday night
located just outside Boiling Spring Lakes' city limits
But crews were able to protect homes and businesses with a chicken coop remaining as the only structure lost
No injuries had been reported as of Sunday morning
Forte said the rain allowed local fire crews a chance to rest for a bit
He said firefighters from Sampson and Duplin counties were on scene Sunday to provide some relief for local crews
A total of 248 personnel were on the scene Friday and 274 were there Saturday
Forest Service was creating a plan of action for Sunday
"We'll have to see what happens once things dry out," Forte said
The latest: Track the Brunswick wildfire
Roads open, evacuation orders lifted | 8:15 a.m.The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office released an update on the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes
and all evacuation orders have been lifted
The announcement noted that it remains "a working fire," and crews are still on the scene
"Smoke may still be visible and air quality may be affected in some areas -- please continue to use caution," the update stated
It also encouraged residents to stay informed by following the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office mobile app and the county's official social media channels for updates
"A sincere thank you to all the firefighters and emergency personnel who have worked around the clock to contain the fire and keep our community safe," the release stated
A line of storms has reached Southeastern North Carolina
bringing rain and the chance of some relief to battle the wildfire
is expected to remain until at least 8 a.m
with rain chances hovering at 48 percent or better into early afternoon
about 800 acres has burned in the Boiling Spring Lakes area
At least one church and a business will not be open Sunday due to the wildfire
First Baptist Church in Boiling Spring Lakes said it would cancel services Sunday
"While we won't be gathering in our usual place
we remain united in spirit," the Facebook post reads
"If you are able and feel led to worship tomorrow
has shared that they will be having a special time of prayer for our BSL community during their service."
The Communities in Schools of Brunswick County thrift shop at 3000 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes will remain closed until further notice
The other three county thrift shops will remain open: Southport (1635 N
Shallotte (4501 Main St.) and Sunset Beach (1780 Chandlers Lane)
The shops are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m
Brunswick County released an update on the wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and the surrounding areas
“The NC Forest Service continues to respond to the incident through the night with area firefighters and estimates an update on the containment by Sunday morning,” the news release stated
“There are still no reports of damages to or loss of any residences at this time.”
and the status is subject to change based on future conditions
“Ground and aerial firefighting crews will remain on the scene until the fire is controlled,” the release said
A Code Red Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Brunswick County through midnight Saturday
which means that everyone may experience health effect from prolonged exposure
Effects may be more serious for older adults
The community is advised to limit prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors
“Smoky conditions are likely for the next several days for our area,” the release stated
It also noted that law enforcement has issued both mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders for areas affected by the wildfire
Those with a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order will be notified by law enforcement personnel going door-to-door and via phone and text notifications sent to those in affected areas
“Anyone in a voluntary evacuation area should be prepared in the event a mandatory evacuation is issued for your area,” the release said
It also urged residents who are not under an evacuation order to keep windows and doors closed and all pets inside due to smoky conditions
Evacuees in need of shelter may go to South Brunswick High School
87 remained closed from Danford Road to East Boiling Spring Lakes Road
according to Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte
who was stationed in the command center in Boiling Spring Lakes
said that conditions have been difficult for firefighters due to the fire's behavior
"It's going against everything a fire's supposed to do," he said
Forte said no homes had been lost and no injuries had been reported
but that has been the only structure lost to the blaze
He praised the firefighters for their dedication and hard work
and the command center's got it down to a science," he said
Forte said fire crews had a plan to dig "massive trenches" and force the fire toward a 4,500-acre tract to burn itself out
Forte said they were not able to implement that plan because the fire changed direction
He noted a blaze flared up near Danford Road
and while rain fell in Southport and some areas of the county
he said the area where the fire is burning hasn't received any
Forte noted the area is projected to receive rain around 4 a.m
"But it doesn't look like it's going to be enough to really help us," he said
Forte said the American Red Cross shelter at South Brunswick High School housed four people and three dogs
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department has announced additional evacuations
and Drayton roads should evacuate now and follow the instructions of emergency personnel
Just before 9 p.m., some light rain fell in the Boiling Spring Lakes area. While it was short lived and certainly far from enough to provide relief from the wildfire, it might be a prelude to forecasted showers by 3-4 a.m. Sunday
The Southport Police Department posted a video on its Facebook page on current conditions in Boiling Spring Lakes with the fire near a cell tower off N.C
The wildfire has now burned approximately 800 acres in Boiling Spring Lakes
according to a Facebook post from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office
Some smoke from the wildfire can be seen as far north as the New Hanover/Pender county line
Boiling Spring Lakes Commissioner Justin Lovin said he had recently spoken with Brunswick County Sheriff Brian Chism who is coordinating fire response efforts in the incident command center
Lovin said he last heard that the wildfire was heading north toward unincorporated areas of Brunswick County
Lovin said the areas of Old Mill Creek Road and Mill Creek Road were under mandatory evacuation orders
He added all mandatory evacuation orders for the city of Boiling Spring Lakes remained in effect
Living Word Full Gospel Fellowship in Winnabow opened its facility as a shelter shortly after news of a wildfire came out in Boiling Spring Lakes
And as the blaze continues Saturday, it is now taking donations of drinks such as Gatorade and Propel and snacks to then take to first responders to help
The church's address is 1029 George II Highway in Winnabow
The Walmart in Leland also has a place for donations
Rain in forecast by early Sunday | 5:20 p.m.Relief could be on the way to contain and extinguish the wildfire
the National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of precipitation in Boiling Spring Lakes
amounting between half and three quarters of an inch
South wind is expected around nine miles per hour
with the possibility for gusts as high as 17 mph
High winds are forecasted to continue Sunday
with a south wind forecasted between seven to 11 mph during the day
Precipitation is more likely moving into Sunday
with a 90% chance of rainfall during the day
amounting between a half and three quarters of an inch
Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte is currently at the incident command center in Boiling Spring Lakes
He said the fire has escaped its containment lines and is burning in both the city of Boiling Spring Lakes and unincorporated areas of Brunswick County
Forte said the winds are gusting at 25 miles per hour
which is making it difficult for firefighters battling the blaze
Forest Service is leading the firefighting efforts
and they are putting together a plan to dig "massive trenches" around a 4500-acre tract of wooded land to drive the fire into that controlled area and let it burn itself out
"God bless these men and women," Forte said of the first responders
He said five blocks of Boiling Spring Lakes are under mandatory evacuation orders
he said voluntary evacuation orders were issued for nearly 200 people living near the blaze
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Posted 5.01.2025System Pressure Advisory Rescinded - Broadway St - NavassaBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 4/29/2025 in Navassa
Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at:
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Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at:
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Posted 04.05.2025Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED- Navassa
Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 04/04/25
Posted 04.01.2025Scheduled Water Outage Advisory RESCINDED- NavassaBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 03/31/25
Posted 3.27.2025System Pressure Advisory - Shallotte RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 3/26/2025
NOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER
Brunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater from damage to the collection system from construction activities near 6680 New Penny Ln
Posted 3.14.2025System Pressure Advisory Rescinded- SouthportBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 3/12/2025
Posted 3.10.2025Brunswick County Public Utilities has received questions from some customers related to the odor of their water
Brunswick County is currently working to flush parts of the system to help dissipate any remaining odor issues
Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in Brunswick Plantation on Wednesday
Please be aware that you may see smoke emitting from the groun..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER
Brunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 320 George II Highway SE in Winnabow
The force main leak was reported at approximately..
POSTED 2.27.2025SYSTEM PRESSURE ADVISORY RESCINDEDBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/25/2025
Posted 02.27.2025System Pressure Advisory RESCINDEDBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/25/2025
are hereby notified that it is ..
Posted 2.15.2025Scheduled Water Outage- RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/14/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at Royster Rd
Posted 02.13.2025Scheduled Water Outage- RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/10/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at (1002 to 1017) Lake Shore Dr and 1402 Myrtle Ave..
Posted 2.8.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/7/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is n..
Posted 2.4.2025System Pressure Advisory - RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 2/3/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is..
Posted 1.29.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/28/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the address below are hereby notified that it is..
Posted 1.27.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/23/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities at West Brunswick High School located at the address below ..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 50 College Road NE in Bolivia
The force main leak was reported at approximately 9:0..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 3872 Bancroft Drive in St
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Posted 1.21.2025FREEZE WARNING: 1/21/2025TAKE MEASURES TO PROTECT IRRIGATION AND WATER SYSTEMS
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Posted 1.11.2025System Pressure Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/10/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the address below are hereby notifi..
Posted 1.6.2025Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 1/4/2025 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Shallotte located at the addresses below are hereby notified that it is no..
Posted 12.13.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 12/11/2024 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the addresses below are hereby notified that it i..
Posted 12.6.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in The Village of Calabash on Friday
Please be aware that you may see smoke emitting from the ground
Posted 12.05.24Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 12/04/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in Leland (H2GO water customers not affected)
Posted 11.22.2024On Oct. 26, 2024, the Brunswick County Public Utilities Department began its annual disinfection changeover and flushing program
Public Utilities crews have worked to flush water mains and distribute chlorine throu..
Posted 11.16.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 11/15/2024 the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Carolina Shores on Lakeview Ct are hereby notified that it is no longe..
Posted 11.8.2024Advisory RescindedBased on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 11/7/2024
the water customers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in the Ocean Isle Beach area along Beach Dr and at the addresses listed be..
and other utilities that purchase water from Brunswick County
Public Utilities employees flush the water mains by opening fire hydrants and allowin..
Posted 11.04.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/30/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in the Dutchman Acres Community of Southport at the addresses below are hereby not..
Advisory Rescinded Posted 10.08.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/7/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Shallotte located at:
Posted 10.07.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/3/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Ocean Isle Beach located at:
Posted 10.03.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/2/24
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 201 to 314 River Drive in Southport are hereby notified that it is no longer neces..
Posted 10.02.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 10/1/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Ocean Isle Beach located at Abbington Pl (all addresses)
Posted 09.30.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities will be conducting smoke testing of the sanitary sewer collections system in Southport beginning Tuesday
Please be aware that you may see smoke emitt..
Posted 09.20.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/19/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located on Jericho Rd (all addresses) are hereby notified that it is no longer..
Posted 09.19.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/18/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the following addresses:
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in St
James located on the following streets:
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Boiling Spring Lakes located at the following addresses:
Posted 09.11.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/9/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Sunset Beach located at:
Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/27/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at:
Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/22/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located from 4598 through 4718 Main St and 107 through 135 Shallotte Ave in Shallotte are h..
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 4812
Posted 08.10.2024PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- TREATED & PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of both treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Fac..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 6610 Dunrobin Point Southwest in Ocean Isle Beach
The service line leak was discovered at approxi..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater at the Sea Trail Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 1395 Angels Trace SW in Sunset Beach
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of partially treated wastewater (not disinfected) at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 235 Grey Water Road in S..
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 573 Ocean Isle Beach Road in Ocean Isle Beach
The force main leak was discovered at approximately..
Posted 07.30.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 7/29/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at the Waterway Landing Condominiums in Sunset Beach (1135 Park Road
Advisory RescindedPosted 07.26.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 7.25.2024
Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at 4764
Brunswick County Public Utilities water users located at 5211
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the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at Highway 87 (George II Hwy) : 48
NOTICE OF WWTP BYPASS- CHLORINATED WASTEWATERPosted 07.19.2024Brunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of treated chlorinated wastewater at the Shallotte Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located at 349 Forest Street Extension in S..
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Advisory RescindedPosted 06.12.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/11/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Winnabow located at:
Advisory RescindedPosted 06.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/8/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 1820 to 2029 Whispering Pines Street in Ocean Isle Beach are he..
Advisory RescindedPosted 06.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/6/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located in Shallotte at
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the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at all addresses on Windsong Dr
Advisory RescindedPosted 05.31.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/30/2024
the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at all addresses Lightwood Ln 414
Advisory RescindedPosted 05.30.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 5/29/2024
Posted 05.28.2024Due to fire hydrant repair work
the water consumers of Brunswick County located at 253 to 283 Smith Ave and all addresses on Arnold St and Northside Dr in Shallotte will be out of service on 5/30/2024 from approximately 8:00 am to 2:00 p..
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TDEC ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY FOR BLACK BASS ON SECTION OF HATCHIE RIVER IN HARDEMAN COUNTY
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for black bass due to mercury on Hatchie River in Hardeman County from Hwy 100 bridge crossing near Whiteville upstream to Hwy 64 bridge near Bolivar
and children avoid eating the fish and that all others limit consumption to one meal per month
Other recreational activities such as boating
and catch-and-release fishing carry no risk
collected fish for tissue analysis on Hatchie River for all black bass species
Fish were analyzed for mercury by the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) through a contract with TDEC
The Hatchie River is a direct tributary to the Mississippi River and flows through Hardeman
The advisory applies to all black bass species
based on data exceeding Tennessee’s trigger point for mercury
Mercury in black bass (largemouth and spotted) averaged 0.43 mg/kg
which is above the trigger point of 0.3 mg/kg
The advisory is consistent with TDEC’s responsibilities under the Tennessee Water Quality Control Act
“Unlike ‘Do Not Consume’ advisories that warn the general population to avoid eating fish from a particular body of water altogether
precautionary fish consumption advisories are specifically directed to sensitive populations
and those who may eat fish frequently from the same body of water,” said Ronné Adkins
deputy commissioner for Environment at TDEC
“These advisories help the community make informed decisions about whether or not to consume the fish.”
TDEC will post warning signs at primary public access points and will work with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to communicate this information to the public
TDEC ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS ON LAKE LAJOIE IN HARDEMAN COUNTY
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for largemouth bass due to mercury on Lake Lajoie in Hardeman County
the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
collected largemouth bass for tissue analysis on Lake Lajoie
Lake Lajoie is an impoundment on Grays Creek and within Chickasaw State Park near Bolivar
The advisory applies to largemouth bass for the entirety of the lake based on data exceeding Tennessee’s trigger point for mercury
Mercury in largemouth bass averaged 0.35 mg/kg
TDEC will post warning signs at primary public access points and will work with the TWRA to communicate this information to the public
TDEC ISSUES PRECAUTIONARY FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY FOR LARGEMOUTH BASS ON LAKE PLACID IN CHESTER COUNTY
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced a precautionary fish consumption advisory for largemouth bass due to mercury on Lake Placid in Chester County
collected largemouth bass for tissue analysis on Lake Placid
Lake Placid is an impoundment on Piney Creek and within Chickasaw State Park near Henderson
Mercury in largemouth bass averaged 0.43 mg/kg
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Lakes everywhere experience harmful algal blooms that can impact water quality
forecasting cyanobacterial blooms is an important future step in resource management
Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite imagery of the Eastern U.S. (Credit: contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2018), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO
A 2024 study published in the Journal of Environmental Management sought to create a cyanobacteria forecasting model using satellite lake data.1
The objective of the study was to develop an accurate weekly prediction of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABS) across 2192 contiguous United States lakes and reservoirs using satellite data.1
A Bayesian hierarchical Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA) model was used to estimate spatiotemporal and predictor effects and forecast cyanobacterial blooms
2192 satellite-revolved lakes were sampled at a weekly timestamp
Performance on the INLA model was compared “against support vector classifier and random forest machine learning models; and Dense Neural Network
and Gneural Network (GNU) neural network models.”1
Predictor variables included surface water temperature
and ambient air temperature and precipitation
The INLA forecast model was applied to the 2192 lakes in the contiguous United States and was evaluated for accuracy
The forecast sought to predict blooms that met or exceeded the criteria of the World Health Organization’s recreation Alert 1
Mean of spatial random effect mapped across lakes
Lakes with relatively higher log-odds of a WHO Alert Level 1 cyanoHAB event are indicated with warm colors
while cool colors represent lakes with relatively lower log-odds of Alert Level 1 cyanoHABs
The “INLA model outperformed the machine learning and neural network models with prediction accuracy of 90% with 88% sensitivity
a reliable INLA model for forecasting cyanoHABs was developed
Out of the 261 weeks in the study period and 432,030 total lake-week observations across all 2192 lakes
43,482 (10.1 %) lake-weeks were classified as “bloom weeks,” meaning they were above the WHO Alert Level 1 threshold.1
Successful prediction models like INLA are an important tool for resource managers and informing future land use
The INLA model fills a critical gap in cyanoHABs forecasting and builds onto existing monitoring systems and networks that can help improve lake management
water treatment plants must account for HABs when treating source water for consumption
and the forecasting model can help keep operators informed
limitations in precision (resulting from lower bloom prevalence) indicate a need for continued monitoring and sampling of these systems
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego residents are speaking out against a proposal that would limit access to Lake Murray
The plan is part of Mayor Todd Gloria's effort to address the city's $258 million deficit by cutting 20 percent from the Reservoir Recreation Program's budget of of $3,110,927
"This is a great free option for the entire community to come and get outside and get fresh air and to exercise and to meet their fellow San Diegans and to have it open at 7 days a week has been a great," said San Diegan Hannah Green
who visits Lake Murray multiple times a week
expressed concern about the potential changes
"There's not a lot of safe green spaces in neighborhoods all the time
and this is a great place to come and exercise and walk with your family and have that taken away would really impact my quality of life
the city says the reservoirs would be closed to all public access on weekdays
though portable toilets would remain unlocked on days when the lake is closed
The City Council's Budget Review Committee has scheduled meetings between May 5 and May 9 where the public can provide input on the proposal
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER Service used lake-effect data to forecast the duration and severity of the 2022 Christmas blizzard in northwest Michigan
LANSING — Proposed federal budget cuts could cripple the ability of Michigan forecasters to monitor extreme weather and climate shifts
A draft plan from the White House would dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research and shut down the Great Lakes Observing System
That system powers hundreds of buoys and models that monitor lake conditions in real time
President Donald Trump and his administration argue that cuts like these will reduce unnecessary government spending
a lake-effect weather expert at the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research in Ann Arbor
The loss of these monitoring tools would result in “crude” forecasts that fail to reflect the complexity of lake-driven weather
According to the Great Lakes Observing System
roughly 11 million meteorological observations are shared with the National Weather Service annually to inform public forecasts and weather alerts
This data include lake temperature and ice cover readings — both essential for predicting the lake-effect snowstorms that frequently hit the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior coasts
Wave height and current data also help forecasters predict flooding and storm surges
“We’re not going to be able to predict where and how much snow we get,” Fujisaki-Manome said
“If you don’t have that ability
municipalities might over-prepare or under-prepare for storms.”
Less reliable forecasts could mean unnecessary labor for salting roads and more preemptive school closures
The National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration did not respond to requests for comment
Less reliable lake-effect forecasts could leave communities and schools in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula facing more snow days and wasted resources
The proposed budget cuts would also slash funding for university partnerships
coastal resilience programs and long-term climate research connected to Michigan’s changing climate
One major project at risk is the Great Lakes Coastal and Inland Flood Inundation Mapping Project
Launched after a 2019 Lake Ontario flood caused millions of dollars in damage
the project created a model to predict future flooding events
It’s one of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s many models preparing Michigan’s coastal communities for the inevitable impacts of climate change hindering economic growth
a climate scientist with the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
called the proposed cuts “disheartening.”
“We’d be losing a leader in the world of research,” she said
“It’s like saying you can’t use Tom Brady in the NFL.”
Hutson noted that operational forecasters used lake-effect data to accurately predict the duration and severity of the 2022 Christmas blizzard in northwest Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
The storm dropped up to 3 feet of snow in areas like Antrim County
and forecasts from the National Weather Service helped local officials warn the public in time
Hutson said losing the Great Lakes Observing System’s real-time lake monitoring network would have significant recreational impacts as well
Its data is available online for snowmobilers
anglers and others planning for safe travel
Although Congress has the final say on the budget
said he hopes to send a final version of the budget for the next fiscal year to Trump’s desk by Memorial Day
Daniel Schoenherr is a reporter for Great Lakes Echo and Capital News Service at Michigan State University
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MILWAUKEE — As Wisconsin anglers enjoyed the opening of inland fishing season last Saturday
researchers warn that looming federal budget cuts could jeopardize the very science that helps protect the Great Lakes
The proposed 2026 federal budget includes a 25% reduction — nearly $1.5 billion — to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
That could gut funding for research programs monitoring water quality
weather conditions and fish populations across the region
often viewed as a clean and stable freshwater source
professor and associate dean at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s School of Freshwater Sciences
has overseen a network of buoys in Lake Michigan that track environmental conditions in real-time — from wind speed and temperature to oxygen levels and harmful algae blooms
“This is what’s called a water quality sonde,” said Bootsma during a shoreline demonstration
“It measures everything from water temperature to dissolved oxygen to the amount of plankton in the water.”
just one buoy off Atwater Beach is accessed more than 30,000 times a season by boaters
“If we stopped getting funding from NOAA for these buoys
a lot of people would be disappointed — and potentially put at risk.”
Bootsma’s lab is part of the Great Lakes Observing System, which receives nearly 95% of its $4.2 million budget from NOAA
That funding is now under threat of being cut
Deanna Erickson directs the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior
one of only two such reserves on the Great Lakes
she said her program received nearly $881,000 from NOAA
which covers about 70% of its operating costs
“The work we do over many years helps protect the water quality that we drink
that supports fishing and shipping,” said Erickson
“It’s a critical part of who we are in Wisconsin.”
The potential cuts would not only impact universities like UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison
but also the broader ecosystem and industries tied to clean water
as it entered one of its most important weekends of the year on Saturday
“I mean, as soon as our buoy stops working and we pull it out of the water
we start getting calls immediately,” said Bootsma
“That tells us how many people rely on the data from the buoys
If we stopped getting funding from NOAA for these buoys
Late Friday night south of Kimberling City on Highway 13
MSHP reports a single car crash where the vehicle ran off the highway striking an embankment and mailbox before overturning
and three juveniles in the car sustained minor to moderate injuries.
A man from Lake Ozark sustains moderate injuries in a one vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway H north of Forsyth
the vehicle failed to negotiate a curve traveling off the side of the and overturning before striking a tree.
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A burn ban is in effect on Saturday for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County as authorities on the coast continue battling a massive wildfire at Boiling Spring Lake
all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within unincorporated areas
The town of Leeland also issued a burn ban within town limits
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said nearly 800 acres have burned
and the North Carolina Forest Service lists the fire as is 0% contained
and we are grateful for the dedication of every agency involved," said the sheriff's office on Facebook
which started on Friday in the area of West Boiling Spring Road and Sunset Road in Brunswick County
has grown exponentially in the last 24 hours
In an update Friday night
Brunswick County officials said the fire was as big as 200 acres and was considered “100% contained," but dry air and brisk winds helped rekindle the fire
One family said they were forced to evacuated Friday night
and their hopes of returning Saturday were dashed as the fire picked back up
"We were really hoping to get home tonight
it might make sense to continue to have a slumber party over at some family's house," said Nick and Rocky Losasso
Brunswick County and Boiling Spring Lakes both declared a state of emergency due to the fire
and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said evacuations are in place for some areas
Authorities are investigating how the fire started
FRANKLIN LAKES — The borough has introduced a $23.38 million municipal budget for 2025
The amount to be raised by taxes is $15.25 million
The municipal tax rate will increase from $0.32 to $0.333 per $100 assessed valuation
On the average home assessed at $1,063,000
the municipal part of taxes would go up $139
Municipal expenses account for 15.55% of the property tax dollar
plus another 2.25% for state-mandated library expenses
Major expenses for the coming year include:
Goals for the coming year are to stabilize the use of surplus
Elementary schools account for an additional 39.09% of the property tax dollar
The borough's share of costs for the Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School district account for another 27.27%
school budgets are under the jurisdiction of their respective boards of education and are not under municipal control
A hearing and vote on the municipal budget are scheduled for May 6. For more information, a complete review of the 2025 budget is posted on the borough website, franklinlakes.org
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(WECT) - According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office
all roads are back open and all evacuation orders have been lifted due to the fire in Boiling Spring Lakes
The American Red Cross was helping people who were forced to leave their homes
fire officials say the fire is only 10% contained but no longer poses a threat to neighbors
The North Carolina Forest Service Incident Management Team will continue to monitor the fire
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(WECT) - All roads in Boiling Spring Lakes are reopened after closure due to a wildfire in the area
“We’re pleased to share that all roads in Boiling Spring Lakes are now open
and all evacuation orders have been lifted,” said the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in a Facebook post
there is still an active fire that crews are working on and drivers should continue to use caution in the area
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After countless river cruises in the United States and trips abroad
opted to join a Great Lakes cruise this spring
couple embarked on the maiden voyage of the Victory 1
a 190-passenger ship sailing from Portland
Their 11-night cruise included stops in Montreal and Quebec City before reaching the Great Lakes
“This is our first time in this part of the world
I’m really looking forward to all of it,” says Troy Underwood
was already contemplating a return trip to cruise deeper into the Great Lakes
“I’d really like to see Chicago and sail up Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island.”
Interest in cruising the Great Lakes – Ontario
mainly attracting Americans and some Europeans who have already sailed the Mediterranean
program manager for Cruise the Great Lakes
a regional cruise marketing program representing both the Canadian and American sides of the lakes
22,500 passengers are expected to cruise the Great Lakes in 2025
“These cruises don’t really attract the cocktail umbrella crowd
These are not people who want to party and do a big booze up,” says Schmidt
7 percent of travelers 50-plus anticipate taking a cruise this year
these vacationers see many benefits in traveling by ship
they like being able to visit multiple destinations and find cruising the best way to relax
“Many of them are people like myself,” says John Waggoner
“We’ve cruised all over the world but have not explored all the places in the U.S
It’s about continuing education and learning about the Great Lakes.”
Michigan’s car-less island known for its fudge
“A lot of our guests are going because they haven’t been to the Great Lakes,” says Michael Consoli
a cruise planner and the owner of Michael Consoli & Associates
“They’re interested in places like Mackinac Island
I think proximity is also a big draw – people don’t have to travel far.”
Eight cruise ships are plying the Great Lakes this season
which generally runs from April through October
and range in price from about $6,000 for seven days to about $14,000 for longer excursions
The passenger ships sailing the Great Lakes are smaller – generally 250 to 300 passengers – than their ocean-faring counterparts
On-board activities typically include music
The focus is more about personal enrichment
and a dedicated crew catering to every need and wish of the guests,” says Alexa Paolella
public relations manager for American Cruise Lines and its affiliated brand Pearl Seas Cruises
“We host activities to prepare guests for the next port
get to know the fellow guests and to have fun and relax.”
“Many travelers are taken by the pristine and varied landscapes of the Great Lakes region,” says Richard Marnell
executive vice president of marketing at Viking
“They are also impressed by the rich culture and history of various ports
These ships host 378 guests and carry kayaks and Zodiacs
enabling greater exploration of shoreline destinations
Marnell notes Viking’s science programming allows passengers to work alongside scientists on tasks such as collecting lake-surface microplastics for sorting and analysis in an onboard lab
a panoramic auditorium for lectures and daily briefings
Victory Cruise Lines offers passengers “Meet the Lakelorian,” a lecture program that features destination-oriented historians and naturalists who share their knowledge of each port’s history
“Our guests want continuous learning,” Victory’s Waggoner says
“What better way to learn about the Great Lakes than while sailing on them and having an expert on board from the Great Lakes Maritime Museum?”
Greg Tasker is a freelance writer who lives near Lake Michigan in Traverse City
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Brock Webber took to the course and nailed a hole-in-one on the Pine to Palm course
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Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies fight a 10-acre wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes
Smoke billows above Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall on Friday
Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies were battling a 10-acre wildfire in the city
Ryan Powers of Mountain Lakes hits a tee shot during the KGolf Classic tournament at Berkshire Valley Golf Course in Oak Ridge
Group 1 sectional tournament at Newton Country Club in Newton
The win was Powers’ first 18-hole victory of the season
“It was a great day today for the Lakers and a special win for Ryan
Ryan has helped Mountain Lakes to win four consecutive North
He really is a steady player who always finds his best level in these challenging championship formats
where we have won our four sectional crowns,” said Mountain Lakes head coach Darrell Fusco
“We got our normal strong performances from Max
Max got in some trouble early with a couple of tough holes
but he had two birdies and shot two under for his final seven holes to finish with a 75
This is Max’s third consecutive team sectional title,” said Fusco
“Lalin has also been a strong player for us
Aarya and Quentin won their first team titles and have been key parts of the run this year.”
The two teams from each site with the lowest total scores advance to the state group championships
and the two individuals with the lowest scores not on an advancing team move on to the Tournament of Champions to be held at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater on Monday
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Texas (KSWO) - The City of Wichita Falls has shared an update on levels at the Wichita River as well as Kickapoo and Arrowhead lakes
According to the National Water Prediction Service
levels at the Wichita River have dropped six inches since Friday
readings showed levels at 17.35 feet as the official flood stage sits at 18 feet
officials say the Red River is flowing full
causing the level of the Wichita River to fall at a slower rate
officials say the combined capacity at both Kickapoo and Arrowhead rose by 13%
the US Drought Monitor no longer lists Wichita Falls under drought
The city Water Resources Board will meet soon to discuss the situation
officials remind everyone that the City Council is the only entity that is able to lift drought restrictions
With more rain headed into the area throughout the week
the city reminds everyone to stay aware and take caution
You can read more through the city’s press release below
Sales tax collections in the Finger Lakes region climbed to $529 million during the first quarter
marking a 2.9% increase over the previous year
reported $239.9 million in collections between January and March
while Wayne County’s collections rose by 2.0% to $18.8 million
Monthly data pointed to steady growth across the Finger Lakes
February showed a smaller 0.9% increase overall
with counties like Seneca and Yates each reporting a 2.6% and 3.6% rise respectively
Monroe County’s steady performance was mirrored in several smaller counties
Livingston County collected $8.3 million for the quarter
Ontario County’s $23.9 million collection represented one of the stronger gains among mid-sized counties in the area
not every county saw consistent monthly growth
Seneca County reported a 0.7% decrease in February before rebounding with a 2.3% gain in March
Wayne County showed a 0.1% drop in March despite rising collections earlier in the quarter
the Finger Lakes region finished the first three months with broad-based growth across nearly every county
reflecting resilience in local consumer activity
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a state trooper attempted to pull over a black Chevy Impala on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes because the driver
was holding a cellphone with his hand near his face while driving
past the former Perkins restaurant building in Detroit Lakes
then turned into the entrance of the Sinclair gas station
The Chevy then sped away from the gas station northbound on Morrow Avenue
and the trooper turned off his emergency lights and ended the pursuit due to public safety concerns
But he saw the Chevy turn left onto Highway 10 at a high rate of speed and pass another vehicle on the shoulder
a DNR conservation officer saw the black Chevy Impala pull into a driveway on County Road 15 in western Becker County
The conservation officer pulled into the driveway and activated his emergency lights
The conservation officer did not pursue the vehicle
a Becker County sheriff's deputy was southbound on County Road 5 near Stakke Lake Road in the Cormorant lakes area
when the black Chevy Impala passed him at 61 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone
The deputy activated his emergency lights and tried to pull over the Impala
which continued northbound on County Road 5
but the Chevy went around the device and drove across a lawn toward two businesses
and continued driving on the Lake Park Highway 10 frontage road
The deputy conducted a precision immobilization technique maneuver — designed to force a fleeing vehicle to spin 180 degrees
stall and stop — but the Chevy kept on going
and multiple PIT maneuvers were done to stop it
a successful PIT maneuver brought the chase to an end
He smelled strongly of alcohol and the deputy saw an open Miller Lite can lying on the driver's side floorboard
Walker refused to provide a blood sample or urine sample at the jail
His driving privileges had been canceled Sept
due to a driving under the influence charge
Walker was sentenced to 17 months in prison at St
He was ordered to serve 113 days in the Becker County Jail
Walker was placed on supervised probation for four years
Walker may not possess or use any firearms
with the exception of prescribed medication
He must complete a comprehensive assessment and follow all recommendations
He was fined $1,000 plus $160 in court fees
For the gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal charge
Walker was sentenced to 364 days in the Becker County Jail
He was placed on supervised probation for four years
He must attend a MADD impact panel and complete 30 days of electronic alcohol monitoring each year for the term of his probation
at times to be determined by his probation agent
bringing his total fines and fees to $2,440
has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree burglary
a Detroit Lakes police officer was dispatched to Ikalka Arts in Washington Square Mall
a man had entered his business and stole several items
The owner provided the officer with video surveillance of the incident
and the officer immediately recognized the suspect as Carlson
Carlson was seen on video entering the mall
walking through the security gate and entering the store
He was then seen exiting the store with the suitcase
Becker County District Court Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Carlson to 28 months in prison at St
a downward departure from sentencing guidelines
The reason for the downward departure was Carlson’s amenability to chemical dependency treatment
He was also ordered to serve 30 days in the Becker County Jail
He was placed on supervised probation for five years
and must participate in the chemical dependency programming and follow all aftercare recommendations
and comply with cognitive behavioral interventions/programming as directed by probation
After fully containing the wildfire late Friday night
county authorities are now saying the blaze has broken containment lines
The North Carolina Forest Service says the blaze has now grown to 650 acres
BCSO has ordered evacuations for Pine Lake
Cherry and Bordeaux as well as all areas north of Drayton and Robin
A mandatory evacuation order is still in place for Black Hawk
The American Red Cross has set up a shelter at South Brunswick High School
Brunswick County has issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County beginning at 5 p.m
All burning within 100 feet of any structure in these areas is prohibited
County officials say the burn ban will be lifted once conditions improve
Brunswick County has also issued a state of emergency
Authorities are also asking news outlets and the general public not to use drones in the area; according to the North Carolina Forest Service
drone incursions forced the grounding of firefighting aircraft for 45 minutes as the fire continued to spread on Friday
This is a developing story. For updates, including important information on shelters and evacuations, visit the Brunswick County website or the BCSO Facebook page
(WECT) - According to Megan Kascsak with Brunswick County
the fire is 100% contained as of Friday night
Brunswick County says the first is estimated to be 150-200 acres
While the fire is considered to be contained
Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night and tomorrow
Previous Coverage: Crews are responding to a fire in Boiling Spring Lakes
according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO)
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says the fire began on W
Crews arrived at a scene of heavy fire and wind
Mutual aid was immediately requested along with the NC Forest Service
87 is shut down through Boiling Spring Lakes
Traffic is now being diverted down Danford Road from U.S
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use caution
the City of Boiling Spring Lakes shared that Mayor Jef Winecoff has declared a State of Emergency for the city
Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Road are under a mandatory evacuation
Other areas around the city are under a voluntary evacuation
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that residents in the areas of Nassau
South Brunswick County High School will be open as a shelter for those who have to evacuate
The address to the high school is 280 Cougar Rd
Domestic animals must be in a crate or kennel in the shelter
The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will provide crates for those who need it
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says several firefighters have been treated for smoke/heat-related illness
the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department told our crew on the scene that the fire was mostly contained but then wind sparked it back up and shifted it back towards the highway
BSL Fire Rescue reports that outbuildings were claimed by the fire
The City of Boiling Spring Lakes posted on Facebook that the area of W
& Barclay Rd is also impacted by the fire
Cape Fear Regional Jetport said in a statement to WECT that low-flying aircrafts are being utilized to put out the fire
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department says to refrain from flying drones in the area
The backroads and highways throughout the Finger Lakes region will be popping with visitors seeking out our famous wineries to enjoy this summer. With dozens to choose from
you are only a "cork's throw" from one to another
but may have retail outlets to purchase some of your favorite wine. But we encourage you to explore the many winery tasting rooms and the cozy wine bars that are in the area
from Canandaigua (a hotbed of great tasting rooms) to Hammondsport and to Penn Yan (and every place in between)
Tasting rooms can be fun and educational. But
narrow blue lakes of the Finger Lakes region are usually "right down there" from your table on the patio
or lawn from many of the wineries. There is just something special enjoying a sip of famous New York State wine
maybe a small charcuterie board to share with your friends
and all the while marveling at the gorgeous views of Seneca
Cayuga and any other stunning lakes outside of your winery
this is just a starter list of tasting rooms and wine bars. In the future we will add to this list. So
if your favorite wine bar or tasting room (in a Finger Lakes area
please) did not make this list please visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out
A starter list of great wine bars and tasting rooms to try in the Finger Lakes!\nRead More
(This story has been updated to reflect the most current information.)
FOR THE LATEST ON THE WILDFIRE, GO TO THIS STORY FOR UPDATES
A wildfire in Brunswick County that began with five acres on Friday
a forest fire broke out in Boiling Spring Lakes between West Boiling Springs and Barclay roads
It led to a state of emergency declaration for Brunswick County
the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes has grown to 650 acres
Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that Pine Lake and Drayton roads are closed to westbound traffic
and those evacuating should head eastbound to Funston Road
Josh Stein said he is "closely monitoring" the wildfire and reiterated a state of emergency is in place in the city
"Please make sure to turn on emergency alerts and listen for evacuation orders," the post stated
the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office reported ongoing dangerous conditions in Boiling Spring Lakes in a Facebook post
The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department provided updated directives in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon
alerting of several mandatory evacuations including Barclay Road
Bordeaux and all areas north of Drayton and Robin
an updated post from the department alerts residents that Pine Lake and Drayton are closed for westbound traffic and that residents should evacuate eastbound to Funston
Those in need of shelter are directed to South Brunswick High School
Effective at 5 p.m., Brunswick County has issued a burn ban for all unincorporated areas due to dangerous conditions and impacts from the Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire. The county has advised additional updates will be provided through its webpage.
87 shut down again | 9 a.m.Not long after reopening N.C
a portion of the highway has been shut down again
according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office
The section closed is between Danford and East Boiling Spring roads
the wildfire is 100 percent contained but not out
Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said
a wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes remained an active incident
multiple departments and law enforcement agencies remained on the scene through the night to control the blaze and protect nearby homes and businesses
Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said the fire was 100 percent contained
He explained crews had equipment and firefighters staged around the blaze to keep it from spreading
But he noted the wind was continuing to create issue with smaller fires popping up around the perimeter
Forte said they were "making progress," and he did report that N.C
and they were able to open another road -- North Lake -- which has been detoured since Hurricane Florence
An air quality alert has been issued for much of the area due to the blaze
the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued a code red air quality action day for fine particulates
and the agency has issued a code orange air quality action day for New Hanover County
For more information about these alerts and air quality, visit www.ncair.org/airaware/forecast
The latest: Track wildfires in NC and across the country
the wildfire is estimated to be 150-200 acres and is considered 100% contained
and this status is subject to change based on future conditions
There are no reports of damages to or loss of any residences as of Friday night
Firefighting crews will remain on the scene throughout Friday night and into Saturday until the fire is controlled
The mandatory evacuation has been lifted for most areas except for the following roads
Residents are urged to remain alert and follow local law enforcement for any updates or changes to mandatory evacuation areas
BordeauxPine Lake Black HawkHuntersBarclayBluebirdGaragePine Lake Road will be accessible with controlled access to allow traffic to return to residences no longer under a mandatory evacuation
Residents returning home should keep windows and doors closed and all pets inside
Conditions will remain smoky in the area for the next few days
Individuals who need a place to shelter due to a mandatory evacuation or who are affected by the fire can visit the shelter at South Brunswick High School
According to the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department's Facebook page
Greenmoss and Drayton roads have been asked to evacuate and follow the instructions of emergency personnel
Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency
chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are assisting the N.C
and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in response to the fire," the release stated
and Horry (South Carolina) counties were also on scene providing aid
The news release from Brunswick County advised community members to check the websites for both Brunswick County and the city of Boiling Spring Lakes for updates and encouraged residents to sign up for emergency alerts from Brunswick County at brunswickcountync.gov/email
Brunswick County Schools also announced some cancellations due to the fire
Both the Brunswick County Middle School Robotics Competition at Town Creek Middle School and the Bolivia Elementary School book fair
More people evacuated as wildfire grows | 6 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff declared a state of emergency in the city due to the wildfire
They included residents along Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Lane
Brunswick County announced it has opened a shelter for residents who have been issued a mandatory evacuation order or are affected by the fire
The shelter is at South Brunswick High School
the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post that N.C
and traffic is being diverted down Danford Road from U.S
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use caution
Firefighters battle wind and dry conditions | 2 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff at 2 p.m
said the fire is about 15% contained with no reported deaths or injuries
the North Carolina Forest Service website stated the fire stretched 10 acres
noting high winds are making fire containment challenging
the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire public viewer noted the fire had grown
encompassing 108 acres and was at 0% containment
Trenches have been made to protect residential structures
emergency medical services and the North Carolina Forest Service are on site
"Everybody's on site working their tails off trying to keep this maintained," the mayor said
One nonresidential structure caught fire but has been put out
First Baptist Church of Boiling Spring Lakes has opened its doors for evacuees
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Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at stenenoff@gannett.com
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ENVIRONMENT
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Sandbars stretching out along the shallow southern shore of the Great Salt Lake
BY LEIA LARSEN, THE NEW YORK TIMES AND THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
NOTE: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight of the Great Salt Lake—and what can be done to make a difference before it is too late. Read all of our stories at greatsaltlakenews.org
when Utah’s Great Salt Lake was at its lowest levels
state lawmakers were alarmed enough to try what may be impossible: save the lake from drying up
“Fast crises often get more attention than slow crises,” said Brian Steed
the state’s newly appointed Great Salt Lake commissioner
tasked with developing a strategic plan for the lake
when we realized how dire the situation was.”
But the measures the state is pursuing will take decades to reap results, if ever. Critics now say the pace and scale of the efforts must greatly increase. What is at stake, they warn, is a public health disaster, the collapse of an ecosystem that supports millions of migrating birds, and a devastating blow to the state’s tourism
The Great Salt Lake in 2000 (L) compared to the lake in 2020 (R)
And as climate change intensifies drought across the West
it would also bring accelerated evaporation of the lake
“They’ve stated they’ve done enough,” Deeda Seed
a campaigner with the Center for Biological Diversity
Utah has a conservative Republican governor and supermajority in the statehouse
and most legislators bristle at regulation
They have been reluctant to constrain the industries that use the most water. Real estate development is a priority in Utah, one of the five fastest-growing states in the U.S
is the basis of much of Utah’s rural economy
And the dairy and beef industries rely on alfalfa hay to feed cattle
The state recently learned that the money would be released
but it is unclear if there will be any future federal aid for the project
Agriculture fuels much of Utah’s rural economy
although that has nothing to do with action by lawmakers
A recent year of record snow replenished mountain streams and reservoirs
allowing more water to flow to the Great Salt Lake
It currently is five feet higher than its all-time low
but it will need to rise another five to attain a minimum healthy elevation
To reach that level in five years, Mr. Steed’s analysis and strategic plan show
all water users in the Great Salt Lake basin would need to cut their consumption by half
The shift would have enormous consequences for the state’s economy
“I just don’t think we have political support for that,” Mr
“nor do I think we would have public support for that kind of drastic action.” He aims instead to reach the goal in 30 years
the region would need to free up about enough water to support the equivalent of at least a million households annually
The governor also sought $650,000 to monitor and begin mitigating the lake bed’s dust
a hay farmer who sells to local dairies in Cache County
the industries most vital to protecting the lake are largely on the sidelines
Some farmers are benefiting from irrigation upgrades partly financed by the state
But only a handful have signed up to lease water that could feed the lake
“I certainly don’t want to see the lake dry up and disappear,” said Jason Westover
a farmer who has not joined the leasing effort
“But I also don’t want my industry that I’ve grown up with and love to be impacted just to prolong the inevitable.”
Lawmakers earmarked $40 million in 2022 for a lake trust meant
they created an Inland Port Authority that has offered state incentives for industrial developers to pave over wetlands in at least four crucial areas
who spearheaded many of the policy changes benefiting the Great Salt Lake
is also a prominent real estate developer — a third of the Legislature has ties to the industry
Housing affordability and water supply will remain the state’s top challenges in perpetuity
“We should continue to have a strategy to ensure we have enough water for our growth,” Mr
“so our kids and grandkids can live here.”
Water flows to the Great Salt Lake through three rivers that collect snow runoff and scour minerals from the Uinta and Wasatch Mountains
While climate change has contributed to extensive water shortages in the Southwest
the Great Salt Lake’s decline is mostly human-caused
Agriculture uses 71 percent of the water that would otherwise flow to the lake
according to research compiled by the Great Salt Lake Strike Team
Utah lawmakers put a system in place to incentivize water rights holders — especially farmers — to repair the watershed
They provided subsidies for more efficient irrigation equipment
The legislators also made it possible for the state
nonprofits or private entities to pay farmers for a temporary lease of the resulting surplus water
The farmer has an incentive to use less water without taking a financial hit — potentially even making a bigger profit — while helping the lake recover
the Director of the Saline Lakes Program for the National Audubon Society
is photographed at the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area that boarders the Great Salt Lake on Monday April 21
“We’re all trying to figure out the best way to make these voluntary transactions work
both for the farmer and for the environmental purposes.”
While the state grants for irrigation proved popular among farmers
hardly any have agreed to lease their water rights
“We’re tired of getting a black eye,” said Trevor Nielson
general manager of the Bear River Canal Company
which holds the rights for about 2,000 farmers
but we’re also the ones who are literally changing how we do business.”
an arid state with terrain that varies from hot deserts to cool mountain valleys
About 65 percent of its land is owned by federal agencies
to be the most sustainable and profitable food products to produce
eat alfalfa hay that Rigby grew for their heard of cattle on Friday April 11
But alfalfa has become a scapegoat. Some urban residents have called on Utah lawmakers to buy out alfalfa farmers to “let the water flow,” without scrutinizing their own beef and dairy consumption habits
Others have suggested encouraging farmers to transition to other crops
But farmers are trying to compete in a national and international market
where their alfalfa fetches higher prices than grain
it would be equivalent to asking a rocket manufacturer to start building cars
the former legislator and now the state’s natural resources director
“All those things make it really difficult to flip a switch,” he said
are the leading cause of water depletions in both the Great Salt Lake basin and the Colorado River
researchers say that alfalfa is one of the few crops that can help watersheds recover
It can go dormant for up to a year if farmers choose to lease their water
One holdup with water leasing is that Utah has yet to build a comprehensive system that can track leased water and ensure it makes it from the farm to the lake without being diverted by another user
But the state’s biggest hurdle may be earning farmers’ trust
director of the state’s Department of Natural Resources and a farmer operating near the delta of the Bear River
the lake’s largest tributary stands for a portrait on Sat
farmers now often must expand their footprint
If the state can pay more to lease water than the farmer
it could take that property out of production
bankrupt the farmer and put tractor mechanics
seed wholesalers and irrigation pipe suppliers out of business
“Our biggest fear is that long-term leasing of water shares may be the death of agriculture,” said Nathan Daugs
a farmer and the manager of the Cache Water District
Utah’s farmers have long watched farmland that goes out of production get gobbled up by subdivisions
“Developers will pay more for water than I can pay,” said Mitch Hancock
including the Center for Biological Diversity
don’t feel Utah is moving fast enough on saving the Great Salt Lake
arguing the state has a responsibility to ensure the saline lake’s survival
The same concept — called the public trust doctrine — was central to a successful lawsuit involving Mono Lake in California in the 1980s
The Los Angeles water department had bought and dried all the farmland around Owens Lake
in an arid valley east of the Sierra Nevada
and piped the water more than 200 miles south to support the growing city
becoming the largest source of human-caused dust pollution in the nation
After Los Angeles began doing the same to Mono Lake
California’s Supreme Court ruled that the city had to curb its water diversions to protect it
brought in a liberal state more open to regulation
involved a single diverter — the water department — not the tens of thousands of water rights holders
in the farmland and cities of the Great Salt Lake basin
rising to the mandated level all these decades later
Mono and Owens are a small fraction of the Great Salt Lake’s size
an ecology professor at Brigham Young University and lead author of a report in 2023 that warned Utahns could see the lake disappear in as little as five years is photographed a the Great Salt Lake on Tuesday
“We’ve done everything we can within the bounds of private property rights,” said Rep
you send people to their corners and they can’t work together.”
a judge rejected the state’s motion to dismiss the public trust lawsuit
and appeared to rebuke the state for implying it had the right to let the Great Salt Lake dry and fill it in if it so chose
But she also denied the plaintiffs’ request that the state restrict upstream water rights until the lake refills
Utah’s lawmakers have acted against some businesses considered harmful to the lake
They have blocked mineral companies from siphoning away more lake water to harvest lithium
which is in demand for electric vehicle batteries
Regulators have cracked down on US Magnesium — the country’s only domestic source of the mineral — refusing to allow the company more access to the receding lake
They also denied an application to build a massive landfill on the shore that would have potentially accepted toxic coal ash from coal-fired power plants in other states
Even so, lawmakers continue to encourage development that takes a toll on the state’s natural resources, including water. Among several major projects, they have spent more than $1 billion moving the state prison to the lake’s southern shore in 2022
power lines and water pipes have since opened a vast swath of land to industrial growth
An irrigation pivot that uses less water that ValJay Rigby
a Cache County farmer and president of the Utah Farm Bureau
that has pushed development there and in three other counties around the lake with sensitive wetlands — although Ben Hart
said he was encouraging builders to embrace less water-intensive and ecologically damaging projects
Critics say that state funds earmarked to fuel development would be better spent helping the Great Salt Lake refill
“I’d like to see us quit spending money to promote growth that’s already happening faster than we can handle it,” said Rep
He introduced a bill this session that would have limited grass in residential construction
A second called for more water-wise drip irrigation in new developments
Buffalo graze near dry lake bed on the eastern shore of Antelope Island on Monday April 21
Editor’s note: Leia Larsen is a reporter at The Salt Lake Tribune. She spent a year as a New York Times Local Investigations fellow examining the intersection of politics and environmental issues.
Leia Larsen, The New York Times and the Salt Lake Tribune
Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The first cruise ship of the season docked in Escanaba on Sunday morning.
In total, 35 cruise ships are expected to make a stop there this summer after touring the Great Lakes.
Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I’s voyage began in Toronto and will end in Chicago. The cruise ship stopped at Niagara Falls, Cleveland, Detroit, and Mackinac Island before coming into port at Escanaba. People from all over are enjoying this tour of the Great Lakes.
“I’m the only Canadian on board and I’m just loving it,” Canadian Writer Toby Saltzman said. “I’ve been so warmly received by everybody, and this has been very special to me.”
The cruises that visit Escanaba this summer will be treated to excursions that show off the history and culture of the city. Escanaba DDA Director Craig Woerpel says these cruises bolster the U.P.’s economy.
“It puts Escanaba on the map, it puts the U.P. on the map,” Woerpel said. “There is a lot of economic impact from the cruise ships that are going around the Great Lakes and so this is a way to take advantage of that and hopefully people can see what it is the U.P. has to offer.”
Saltzman says the little time she spent in the U.P. made an impression.
“I must tell you, I think Escanaba deserves to be known a little bit better,” said Saltzman. “As I said, just driving in, the only amount I’ve seen is from the cruise pier to here. I get the sense this is a very pristine, welcoming town and to me it would be the perfect movie set for some pretty good movies.”
Another woman from Delaware on the cruise agreed that the U.P. is someplace special.
the North Carolina Forest Service said the fire was over 650 acres
The Salem Lakes Village Board is scheduled to meet Monday
This meeting also will be live streamed and available for later viewing here.
The full agenda is available here.
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a 2009 Pequot Lakes High School graduate and cross-country standout in high school
as well as assistant coach for the high school cross-country and track teams
A total of 86 runners completed the marathon
was sixth overall and was the top female runner in 1:28.59
finished fourth in the women's division and 18th overall
won both the men's division 10K (second overall) on May 3 in 42:26 and the overall 5K on May 2 in 18:55