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Don’t flush that! Baby wipes and other products cause backups
Published on January 31, 2018
Putting anything in your toilet that does not break down quickly can cause plumbing and septic backups and result in costly repairs. -
Invasive species self-defense
Published on January 16, 2018
Three tools available to communities. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes
Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts. -
How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?
Published on January 2, 2018
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program partners explain how graduates jumpstart conservation activities at the local level. -
Aquatic invasive species: fighting an ongoing threat
Published on October 23, 2017
The success of controlling aquatic invasive species is the result of a combination of agreements in the public and private sectors, and the work of a body of regulatory and voluntary efforts. -
Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds
Published on October 23, 2017
Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports Japanese stiltgrass detected in Michigan
Published on September 12, 2017
Aquatic invasive species super plants! Withstanding acidic soil, variable light conditions, flooding and, multiplying beyond control in a single year. -
How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results
Published on September 11, 2017
Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth. -
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitment plan open for public comment
Published on August 24, 2017
Every voice is an important voice. Take this opportunity to weigh in on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement action plan for phosphorous reduction in Lake Erie. -
Where the wildflowers grew
Published on June 20, 2017
Along the Kiwanis Trail with Adrian College Professor Janet Salzwedel