From the perspective of Americans who live in Michigan and Wisconsin, the Line 5 oil pipeline across the Straits of Mackinac makes no sense. It’s old, 72 years old. Line 5 is older than the U.S.

What these two radars observe of the surface currents across the Straits is combined to form hourly maps of surface flow (current speed and direction) across this body of water. These maps provide ...

Sean McBrearty, the campaign coordinator for an organization called Oil and Water Don’t Mix, said the Mackinac Straits’ ecosystem is one spill away from disaster. “It is a really significant ...

Is it a shutdown over time to allow Enbridge to try to find some other way of rerouting the oil and gas around the straits or around Michigan?” Judge Jamo said he will issue a written opinion ...

The Straits of Mackinac between Lakes Michigan and Huron are part of the territory ceded by tribes in 1836. Tribal members retained the right to hunt, fish and gather natural resources on that ...

In past years, when conditions have allowed, thousands of people have traveled to Mackinaw City to view piles of blue ice lining the Straits of Mackinac. "Tourism has been crazy," said Rick ...

The group met Sunday at the Mason Aquatic Center to swim laps, preparing to swim across the Straits of Mackinac. The group will make the 4.5-mile swim this summer. Executive Director Eric Hansen ...