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Tag Archives: Lake Michigan

Ripples 12/10/20

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Jim KnickelbineDecember 10, 2020

Written by Charles Sontag, Woodland Dunes Board Member EARLY WINTER VISITOR FROM THE ARCTIC (NORTH POLE?)   A rare visitor from the Arctic and Atlantic Coast has graced our containment vessel and harbor.  A Brant, which is a small goose, … Continue reading →

Posted in birding | Tagged Article Circle, Brant, injured, Lake Michigan, recovery, weather systems

Ripples 1/31/19

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Jim KnickelbineFebruary 14, 2019

I think there is an increasing appreciation for our local stretch of the shore of Lake Michigan.  Perhaps it’s out of necessity as we rightly shift our economic focus from past ways of making a living to those which also … Continue reading →

Posted in winter | Tagged ice shoves, ice volcanoes, Lake Michigan, shoreline

Ripples 1/11/18

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 19, 2018

Written by Jennifer Klein, Woodland Dunes Land Manager With the recent cold spell, the lakes and rivers have been busy making ice.  For many people, this is a blessing within what might otherwise be a dreary time of year.  Ice … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish | Tagged ice fishing, Lake Michigan, salmon, steelhead, trout

Ripples 2-06-14

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jim KnickelbineJanuary 16, 2015

When I was in college at UW-Manitowoc, I was introduced to the writing of Aldo Leopold. I was and still am fascinated by his eloquent essays on a system of ethical thought and behavior that includes caring for the land. … Continue reading →

Posted in Restore the Shore | Tagged Habitat, Invasive, Lake Michigan, Migratory Birds
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