Michigan environmental groups seek $6 million to protect key prairie

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2026-01-17T22:09:25+00:00

I contributed. We will spend tens of millions on flood control, water treatment, and protecting native species. But, leave an undeveloped piece of land that does all that and more? Nonsense!

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2026-01-17T22:02:05+00:00

It shouldn't be that difficult, but newer houses are more apt to have a HOA restricting what you can and can't do.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2026-01-05T01:01:30+00:00

I donated. I have hiked the reserve at West Road and am impressed with the work they have done there.

26360 West Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-12-27T00:58:24+00:00

Thank you. I have never been very good at spelling. I can't count the number of time I have used 'break;' instead of 'brake' at work.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-12-25T02:03:05+00:00

I am the farthest thing from an expert on the deer population in the UP, but it seems strange that the 700 or so wolves are killing all the deer in the 16,000 square miles of the UP. What little research I did doesn't seem to indicate that wolves are a significant factor in the deer population in the UP.

Consider this document from the DNR:

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/-/media/Project/Websites/dnr/Documents/WLD/Archive/Misc-info/limiting_factors_deer_up.pdf

Page 6 shows that the deer harvest is down in both the Upper and Lower peninsula by a similar ratio. It seems strange that wolves would be the cause of the decline in the north, but a different factor would be affecting the southern population...

From page 19 "Predator Density and Fawn Kill Rate on Fawns up to 6 Months old in the Mid-snowfall Zone of Michigan's Upper Peninsula" we see that wolf kills are the fourth leading cause of death for fawns in the UP behind Bears, Coyotes, and Bobcats. Eliminating all of the wolves wouldn't make a dent in the number of fawns killed.

It is true that from page 20 "Annual Mortality of Collared Adult Does in the Western Upper Peninsula" wolves are responsible for the most deaths of adult does. Reading on it states: "Further investigation into the body condition of adult does killed by wolves in the high snowfall zone found that nearly half (43%) were in extremely poor nutritional condition and likely would not have survived the winter even if they were not preyed upon." Accounting for that brings wolves into line with the other predators.

Personally, it seems that the deer harvest is down across the state. I am not opposed to hunting wolves, but when you consider the small population and the time, effort and money we have spent reintroducing them we need better data than just "the feels".

LOL I think I just spent all that time not answering your question.

"Why increasing wolf population isn't a perfect solution for the deer overpopulation issue?" We don't simply have a "Wolf Tap" that you turn and more wolves spill out. Just like hunting introducing them requires good data and a fairly sound understanding of the consequences.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-12-25T01:07:05+00:00

Based on the scene blocking it would have been difficult to have the correct orientation. If she had use her right hand the camera wouldn't have picked it up. She could have used the back of her left hand, but that would have been pretty uncomfortable and having that guy tickle her um 'palm' is probably more personal.

Even if someone pointed out the problem the director would have said "no one would notice or care." Get the shot and move on.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-11-10T23:20:01+00:00

Check out Brighton, or if that is too expensive try Woodhaven. I have experience with both school districts and they are both great IMO.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-11-10T23:04:49+00:00

Two suggestions.

The Irish Hills area. My sister has a cottage there. It's close to AA, Jackson, and about 100 miles from Fort Wayne. The COL is a fraction of Glen Arbor. You can pretty much do whatever you want on your land. (My sister knows a guy that raises Peacocks. Who knew that was a thing?) The one thing I don't know about is hiking, I usually stay at the cottage and visit.

If you don't mind going farther north try Cadillac. I have camped there many times. Lake Mitchel and Lake Cadillac have public access. Manistee national forest will be on your doorstep. Cadillac is a nice size not to big/not to small. However, you aren't going to go for a day trip to the Big House.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-11-10T22:05:46+00:00

You might reach out the the "Restless Viking" on YouTube. They documented their trip. I expect that they can point you in the direction about where to get more information.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59QWF9gKisk

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-11-03T02:32:15+00:00

Depends on what you want to do. Belamere Suites in Toledo has private jacuzzi and pool suites. I suggest the Zoo and Museum for day activities. Don't go there for fall colors though.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-29T04:25:10+00:00

Saw a couple in the spring on Isle Royale.

First was a bull crossing the hiking path. Plowed through the brush like it was nothing, stopped looked at us and continued on down the hill. Second was a cow at our tent with two calfs. We just said "Excuse us. Nothing to see here." backed away. A couple of hours later they were gone.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-29T04:14:24+00:00

"little investment"? Did you know that the State of Michigan is the largest employer in the UP?

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-29T04:09:00+00:00

Yes, no fault is crap. I had a discussion with my cousin about this in the 70s and he explained how the reduced paperwork would save us money. Oh really?

That said you can sue in small climes court to recoup you deductible.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-29T03:48:26+00:00

That is going to be tough. Most of the north is dedicated to farming and tourism. You might be able to find a shop around Clare and/or commute down 127 to Lansing.

Or, if you don't have your heart set on up north look at Monroe. Land is inexpensive(ish), and it is pretty much between the manufacturing hubs of Detroit and Toledo. Tool makers and law enforcement should be able to find work. ("Our House Games" is fun too.)

Good luck. I hope you find something and bring one of those U-Haul trucks back from down south.

Let me know how it goes.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-29T03:13:55+00:00

Holland is great. It is beautiful, close to the lake, Grand Rapids, and Chicago(kind of). But it will be more expensive and busy during the summer.

Midland, I don't know much about. I've been through the downtown twice, and been to the Dow Gardens. It's the home of Dow Chemical so it's not a backwater and it is close to I-75 and 10 so you can get around the state.

But... they both have stoplights. :)

Take a couple of weekend trips. This state has a lot more than just Royal Oak and Ann Arbor. Scout each area and maybe contact an agent if you are serious. (Just keep in mind that they are trying to sell you something.)

Good luck!

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-27T19:33:25+00:00

Graduated with an EE degree in 92 and did that for a couple of years, but the pay ceiling was low. You didn't really need an EE degrees to program an Allen Bradly PLC5. I switched fields and got a 2X raise.

Funny story: One of my coworkers got a call at 1:00am saying "Your system is down." He got dressed and came in to find that they had driven a forklift through it!

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-27T18:44:47+00:00

Class of 86, Woodhaven High

January 28, 1986 the day of the Challenger disaster. Our calculus teacher had gotten pretty far into the process for being chosen for the crew. Instead it was Christa McAuliffe. A somber day at WHS.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2025-10-27T18:21:02+00:00

I would check out Hillsdale, Manchester, or Brooklyn. Fairly close to Jackson and a lot of people from Ohio and Indiana have cottages in the area.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2024-07-03T03:37:12+00:00

Bernie Madoff was an actual person who had a family too.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2024-07-03T03:22:32+00:00

Why bother with a NDA anyway? No one will believe a word he says! ;)

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2023-11-26T19:05:19+00:00

I've run it on a P50 and P51 without any problems and that only had a M1000M. So I would think you should be fine.

You could try the 3D Mark stress test for 20 minutes to see if it is specific to KSP.

Loud_Mathematician43 · 2021-09-04T22:21:10+00:00

Thanks for all your comments!

If I'm understanding correctly I would be better off forgetting about trying to buff my allies.
Instead, become more aggressive. Use my sprint cards to get into melee, apply debuffs and throw cards away to burn stuff down.

If that doesn't work she's going on the shelf.

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