County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

MUSKEGON, MI - As the heat starts to soar today, it will feel like a great day to be at the beach. But the wind is creating ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

EDT a beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. EDT until Thursday 5 a ...

Multiple beaches throughout the state are either closed or under bacterial contamination advisories, according to Michigan ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Roscommon, Charlevoix, Allegan, Iosco, Macomb and Grand ...

Under a beach closure, the water is contaminated and the beach has been closed by officials. Southeast Michigan beach closures and advisories. Fish Lake's Camp Ohiyesa - North - Closed due to high ...

The Gillette Visitor Center is extending its construction closure until early fall, affecting the parking lot and trailheads.

With the 4th of July weekend approaching, beachgoers are advised to check the status of their favorite beaches due to rising bacteria levels causing closures, such as Lakeshore Beach in Novi.