Each foot of lakefront in Michigan holds both personal and monetary value. Whether rugged and natural, untouched, or carefully maintained for water recreation, when it’s time to protect that footage with a bit of love, care and nourishment, there are options. Lake water activities, such as boating and recreational use, can erode a shoreline, washing away sand and sediment. However, lakefront owners have options to replace the lost sand on their land and even add material to t

The recreational electric boat market continues to grow nationally, statewide and in Oakland County. Yet despite the prevalence of data pointing to increasing demand, some boaters are unlikely to turn away from traditional gas-powered motors in the near future.

The legal rights to use public road ends that border an inland lake has long been a topic of uncertainty, and occasionally contention in Oakland County and throughout the state of Michigan.

Land and water harmonize to compose Michigan into an outdoorsman’s paradise with lakes and streams and rivers bordered by four of the Great Lakes – Superior, Huron, Erie and Michigan. Much like a Lennon and McCartney masterpiece, land and water create the paradise but contaminants from residential, industry and agriculture threaten to break up that harmony.

Surrounded by one-fifth of the planet’s fresh surface water, Michigan is full of boating and freshwater recreation opportunities for residents even if they don’t own lakefront property, which is why to help ensure that all residents and visitors can access the five Great Lakes and many of the state’s 11,000-plus inland lakes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages nearly 1,300 public boat launch and access sites and more than 82 public harbors across the s

Great Blue Herons and Great White Egrets are often described as mysterious and majestic – so much so that the National Audubon Society uses the Great White Egret in flight as its symbol. These common wading birds are found in wetland areas from South America to Canada and they're quite prevalent in Michigan and across Oakland County.

Dinosaurs, lizards, and turtles all roamed the Earth some 200 million years ago. Although dinosaurs became extinct, the other two survived and still inhabit the planet. Turtles are more prevalent in warmer climates, with 357 known species worldwide, 10 of which call Michigan home. This diverse array of turtles is vital to the ecosystem, spanning wetlands, lakes, rivers, and streams. They serve as “garbage collectors” and play an essential role in the food chain, providing be

Michigan has over one million private residential wells, serving an estimated 2.6 million people, comprising about 30 percent of all residents, according to the state. In Oakland County alone there are an estimated 100,000 private residential wells.