Michigan Great Lakes ice cover has positive effects for the region

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I started my life in Flint, Michigan and left there for sunnier climes in 1987. I love my home state and still have family there. It holds a special place in my heart and I would like to share this interesting almost record of ice cover on the Great Lakes.

Michigan is known as The Great Lakes State, The Wolverine State, The Mitten State, and the Water (Winter) Wonderland State.

The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning “large water” or “large lake”.

Great Lakes Water Levels
In this Feb. 16, 2014 satellite image provided by the NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch is the ice cover on the Great Lakes. (AP Photo/NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch)

Michigan’s State Motto

“Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice”
“If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you.”

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I still have family living in Michigan and we have always enjoyed the Great Lakes, plus many smaller lakes that dot the entire state. No matter where you live in Michigan, you are never more than six miles from a natural water source or 85 miles from a Great Lake shore.

The Great Lakes have receded miles from the shoreline I used to enjoy from the time I was a child. Whether it is being siphoned off for the drinking water, global warming or just Mother Nature doing it’s thing, I cannot say for sure, but it is something that we should be concerned about.

I have been watching the freeze over of the Great Lakes with much interest. It is now 91% frozen over, a near record that was set in 1979 when almost 95% froze over. Hopefully, this will help to raise a declining water level.

This does not mean we do not need to be ever vigilant when such a huge fresh water supply is concerned.

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11 thoughts on “Michigan Great Lakes ice cover has positive effects for the region”

  1. I’ve never been to this area of the country before, but I’m sure it’s a beautiful sight. My grandfather’s side of the family lived there, once upon a time, so I do have some family ties there. I’d love to see it one day. I think you’re right to be concerned over such an amazing landmark.

    • The five great lakes are a huge fresh water source and I would think people would take better care of it. It is a beautiful place and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for commenting and have a great weekend.

    • Me too. Sometimes things grab me and I want to share. Doesn’t always have to be about books. Thanks Jennifer.

  4. Interesting Sherry. Like our home state needs anymore issues. Such a beautiful land and such amazing water sources and so much to worry about. Maybe the ice will help and the runoff.

    • I think it will be a real boon to the area. They don’t need any more downers.

  5. Because of both my parents’ jobs and their friends, I hear a lot about water issues down here in Texas. Add living in a state that’s officially been in a drought for several years, I’ve learned to appreciate water shortages!

    • I have lived and visited places where it is obvious when there is a water issue. I go to Vegas a lot and tour around – The Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and Cape Cod to name a few places. It is easy to measure the loss visually. Makes me wonder…………….

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