- Date
- 2001-03
- Kind
- Observation
- Where
- Beaver Island
- Eras
- Modern era
- Concepts
- environmentweathermaritimeconservationcommunication
- Within
- Beaver Island
Summary
The March 2001 Beacon reported that Lake Michigan’s level remained roughly 22–24 inches below its earlier shoreline, creating problems for marinas and docks. It noted that the level was still above the 150-year low recorded in 1964 and that spring snowmelt and rain might bring some relief.
Evidence limits
This is a local newspaper observation and outlook, not a gauge series or hydrological assessment.
Sources
- The report says Lake Michigan was 22–24 inches below its earlier level, still about two feet above the 150-year low of 1964, and that snow, airborne moisture, and spring rain might permit some recovery before thaw. The holding institution's portal restricts automated access; the archive holds a copy of this issue and can provide it on request.data1 · beaver-island-archive · beaver_beacon · 2001-03_Beaver-Beacon
- The held issue scan confirms the lake-level report.data1 · beaver-island-archive · scans · beaver_beacon · issues · 2001-03_Beaver-Beacon
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Cite this article
Beaver Island Archive, “March 2001 Beaver Island report tracks low Lake Michigan levels and possible spring relief”, https://beaverislandarchive.org/events/beaver-island-lake-michigan-level-outlook-march-2001/, accessed [date], citing Beaver Beacon, March 2001, “The LEVEL of the LAKE.” (and 1 further source listed on the page).
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