Lake Michigan

Growing up in Northern Michigan and having family members from all over the state meant that my family traveled around quite a bit to see all of the natural wonders that Michigan has to offer.  From the time I was born until now I have lived in the same neighborhood (Lake Arrowhead). When I was in fifth grade my parents divorced but because both of them loved the neighborhood so much my mom kept our house and my dad built a new home about three miles away but still in the same neighborhood. I use

hear someone say ‘Michigan?’ What is Michigan known for? Some people might think of Detroit, others might think of cold winters, but for most people, it’s the great lakes, it’s water that comes to mind first. Michigan is easily recognized from a map and even from a globe. We are the mitten that is surrounded by great lakes. Michigan has more water than just the great lakes though, we also have natural springs, rivers, streams, groundwater, and well water. You might think Michigan would be all set

Intricate ecosystems joined together by seemingly never ending water reserves set the tone for Michigan's amazing great lakes, my personal appreciation of the great lakes reaches a new all time high every year I visit. The tender kisses from the sun as I spend my day enjoying the water feels irreplaceable. The risks being taken by our government that directly impact Michiganders and their surrounding courter-parts should be taken seriously. Right now the oil pipeline number five runs from the upper

water from other countries. The State of Michigan; however, is not as concerned about the shortage due to having over 11,000 lakes including the Great Lakes. Due to the vast amount of water sources, Nestle has built a bottled water plant in Mecosta County, Michigan. The new plant has cost Nestle over 100 million dollars and has caused much controversy with locals. Nestle had built a 12 mile pipeline from the plant to a local spring. Many organizations in Michigan saw this as a huge threat to water conservation

Griffen pre Ohio State vs Michigan game. Ohio States fans always have something to be excited about because Ohio State is superior to Michigan. They are superior to Michigan because they have better traditions, a beautiful campus,great academics, and an amazing sports program. Although Michigan does excel in their engineering programs, Ohio State excels in many more programs like cancer research departments, business and medicine, The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is much more than a game

1. According to Data USA, the population of Flint Michigan in 2014 was 99,802. 41.2% of the population in Flint, MI live below the poverty line, a number that high higher than the national average of 14.7%. Households in Flint, have a median annual income of $24,862 which is less than the median annual income in the United States. 61.1% of the population is black or African American. (Data USA, 2015). A third of the population live in poverty and a sixth of the houses are even abandoned. Flint River

around the Great Lakes in North America and some parts of Canada (9). The Chippewa people had wars with other Indian tribes but they were peaceful people who stayed within their tribe. The Chippewa culture is important especially their history, housing, food, clothing, religion and their life today. The Chippewa tribe history contains their movement, wars, and relationships with European settlers. The Algonquian an Indian tribe that began to expanded to the plains and the Great Lakes. During 1600s

tribe is the fourth largest Native American Tribe in the United States. They lived in Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The majority of the tribe live in Canada near Michigan. Ojibwa language is called Algonquian. Ojibwa is also known as Ojibway, and Anishinabe, but mostly known by Chippewa. The name Chippewa was created by Europeans, to describe the Ojibwa tribe. Since the Ojibwa live mostly in the UP of Michigan the climate there were very little farming due to the cold weather. A band is

and target market will increase foot traffic to McDonough’s Marketing. Strategic Situation Summary The following is a summary of the planning strategy for McDonough’s Market. McDonough’s Market is currently located on an island in the middle of Lake Michigan. The current need for our market is social media awareness and a loyalty program for current and future customers. It has been determined to increase the customer base by attracting a specific demographic (Generation X) to visit the island. Environmental

Michigan was first owned by Paris until a group of Native Americans had lost a battle to the fallen timbers and the New U.S took control of Michigan. Michigan had become a state on Jan.26, 1837 and was the 26th state to join the U.S. When iron and copper were found in Upper Peninsula impetus was created for the construction of the Soo Locks which was completed. The Soo locks are parallel locks that enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and other Great Lakes. In 1850 there was a population