Home Around Mid-Michigan As Great Lakes Thaw, Research Buoys Prepare For Re-Deploy Around Mid-MichiganLocal News As Great Lakes Thaw, Research Buoys Prepare For Re-Deploy By Kyle Sandel - April 19, 2019 Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter As ice thaws around the Great Lakes, technicians are preparing to re-deploy buoys.About a dozen research institutions operate buoys in the lakes. They gather information for use in research, water safety efforts and recreation. TRENDING NOW Mt. pleasant mourns the loss of local advocate March 19, 2024 Highway work begins in Gratiot County March 27, 2024 Suspect charged and headed to prison February 7, 2024 It’s Solar Eclipse Day! April 8, 2024 Load more FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM VIDEOMy WorldAlton Brown is the Food Savior Your Fridge NeedsKyle Sandel - April 20, 20170HollywoodNetflix Announces May 2017 Additions and RemovalsKyle Sandel - April 20, 20170My WorldThis 5-Minute Long Domino Course is INSANE!Kyle Sandel - January 20, 20170TravelThis Stunning Mackinac Island Footage Will Help You Forget WinterKyle Sandel - January 3, 20170