2 popular Michigan beaches closed for elevated bacteria levels

Two popular Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality flagged the two Michigan beaches for increased bacteria levels, as of June 14.

The cause of the closures are listed as “unknown” cause.

The 2 Michigan beaches listed (as of June 14, 2024) are:

• Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach (Macomb)
• Muskegon Lake - Water Sports Park

Michigan has a total of 1,235 public beaches and 575 private beaches.