A MAP OF the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and nearby areas of Northern Wisconsin is shown. The yellow represents the western portion of the U.P. and parts of northern Wisconsin and the green represents the eastern portion of the U.P. Low-level flights will take place in these areas. (Courtesy photo)

ESCANABA — Residents across the Upper Peninsula may notice low-flying planes this month — but don’t fret; they are supposed to be there.

The U.S. Geological Survey, an agency within the Department of Interior, announced Friday that low-level plane flights would take place over the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin using geophysical technology for data collection.

The USGS states the aircraft will be flown by pilots specially trained and approved for low-level flying, and the surveys will

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