Kelly House | Bridge Michigan
Reporter, Bridge MichiganKelly House covers Michigan environmental issues for Bridge. She joined the Bridge staff in March 2020. Previously, Kelly reported for the Oregonian, where her coverage of the environment and other topics garnered national honors and sparked state efforts to better protect Oregon’s natural resources. She has a master’s degree in environmental law from Lewis & Clark Law School and a bachelor’s in journalism from Michigan State University. She is from Harrison and lives in Lansing. You can reach her at khouse@bridgemi.com or on Twitter at @Kelly_M_House.
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Whitefish have survived and fed Michiganders for centuries. It's synonymous with Great Lakes food and Great Lakes living. But things have taken a bittersweet tone as the whitefish near collapse. -
A cultural icon for Native Americans and a popular fish across the Great Lakes region is becoming harder to find as its population declines due to invasive mussels, which filter out the bottom of the food web. -
Muskegon Lake is cleaner and more beautiful. Developers are flocking to former factory sites, converting land into pricey condos and marinas. Residents, policy makers, and businesspeople are debating how to embrace the new without letting 'eco-gentrification' push longtime residents out. -
The Arctic grayling fish was nearly wiped out in Michigan a century ago as a result of logging, overfishing, and invasive species. Using native Alaska Arctic grayling, Michigan is reintroducing the fish. -
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has funneled billions of dollars into cleanups and habitat protection. A new audit finds sometimes environmental justice is overlooked. -
From mosquitoes to sewer overflows, the heat and moisture of a changing climate are creating new health threats in the Great Lakes region, prompting a call to educate residents and doctors about the risks. -
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians wants to appeal the 2023 Great Lakes Fishing Decree, saying it takes away fishing rights not agreed to by the tribe. -
Barring a late season snowstorm, Michigan expects to use 175,000 tons less salt than usual. That saves money and cuts down on salt pollution. -
Michigan's climate is changing, meaning winters will include more rain and mud, less snow and ice. That's a threat to time-honored traditions such as ice fishing, dog sledding, cross-country skiiing, snowmobiling, and playing in the snow. -
Whitefish are on the brink of collapse in lakes Michigan and Huron. Their offspring are born on rocky reefs, where they're killed by sunburn, starvation, and predators. Scientists hope to save them by transferring eggs to rivers to teach whitefish to spawn away from danger.
