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Workshop emphasizes the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes
Published on March 2, 2016
Local educational partnership to teach inland lake shoreline property owners how to create, restore and manage natural shorelines to protect water quality and encourage wildlife. -
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum celebrates 10th anniversary
Published on October 26, 2015
Annual event brings researchers, county government officials, environmental professionals and watershed advocacy groups together to focus on water quality and ecological health. -
Lake Charlevoix watershed protection to be focus of session during inland lakes conference
Published on March 21, 2014
Progress to implement the Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan will be highlighted during the upcoming Michigan Inland Lakes Convention in Boyne Falls. -
Learn about Michigan’s lakes online
Published on September 19, 2017
Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest. -
The Great Lakes state has a wet and colorful opportunity
Published on November 13, 2013
Insight into Michigan’s ‘blue economy.’ -
From the vault Part 2: Great Lakes 4-H fact sheets
Published on February 24, 2014
MSU Extension has been publishing bulletins to educate the people of Michigan for decades. Join in as we take a look back at 4-H club information from 1986 entitled “Great Lakes 4-H Fact Sheets.” -
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems
Published on December 12, 2012
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health. -
Trawl fishing study tracks bycatch in Wisconsin
Published on July 22, 2016
Commercial fishing sometimes unintentionally kills non-target fish, but early results from an experimental lake whitefish trawl fishery suggest minimal impact on gamefish. -
Summer fish kills reported in Michigan inland lakes
Published on August 3, 2012
Lakes with high phosphorus levels may be at higher risk for fish kills. -
Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather
Published on May 1, 2017
Managing standing water near your home and business can help control mosquitoes that transmit disease. Keeping your lawn cut can reduce tick populations. -
Lake Michigan seasonal water levels rise – the good, the bad and the ugly?
Published on April 24, 2015
Lake Michigan has rebounded from a record low in 2013. What are some of the issues now that the seasonal rise has begun? -
Public forest ownership has many implications
Published on June 5, 2012
Michigan’s public forest ownership patterns have implications that are economic, social and ecological. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle One – bodies of fresh water connected to each other and to the world
Published on February 20, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle One focuses on Great Lakes connections. -
Planning, partnerships are keys to effective water management
Published on February 23, 2012
Water users in Michigan can work together to reduce water use conflicts and share available water. Planning for future water availability can reduce the risks of conflicts and ensure that needs are consistent with the availability of water resources. -
Six-foot fish are swimming in west Michigan rivers, but fishing for them is off limits
Published on May 14, 2014
Lake sturgeons are magnificent prehistoric fish that spawn in the Manistee, Muskegon, Grand and Kalamazoo rivers of west Michigan. They are also protected and vulnerable to illegal fishing. -
Establishing a legal lake level on your inland lake – Part 1
Published on April 17, 2013
There are pros and cons to artificially manipulating your lake’s water level. For a lake ecosystem it is more con than pro. -
Least wanted: Aquatic invasive species in Michigan inland lakes
Published on July 27, 2012
Upcoming McNALMS Conference addresses aquatic invasive species and other topics. -
Exploring integrated learning through place-based stewardship education
Published on February 26, 2016
School and community partners explore integrated, applied learning opportunities through place-based education practices regional networking meeting. -
Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet
Published on May 3, 2012
Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application. -
Educators explore Great Lakes watershed science during Lake Huron adventure (Part 2 of 3)
Published on September 23, 2013
Lake Huron educators take a watershed approach in exploring student learning opportunities through educational Great Lakes science and stewardship opportunities.