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Smart trees and shrubs for natural shoreline plantings
Published on February 26, 2014
If you have property on a waterfront, native trees and shrubs help protect shorelines and provide beauty. -
Memorial Day Weekend offers great fishing in West Michigan
Published on May 21, 2013
The transition from spring to summer marks some of the best fishing of the year for a variety of species in local waters. With mild weather in the forecast, it should be a pleasant weekend for a family bank fishing trip or an excursion onto the big lake. -
Aquatic invasive plants and animals hitch a ride on your boats and trailers
Published on May 1, 2014
Moving aquatic “hitchhikers” between inland lakes is the number one reason for the spread of aquatic invasive species in Michigan. MSU Extension educator joins the effort to help boaters identify hitchhikers on their boats and trailers. -
Part 3: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure
Published on February 1, 2018
Abundant groundwater provides rich environment. -
Michigan Lake and Stream Association’s 54th Annual Conference to be held May 1-2 in Boyne Falls
Published on February 27, 2015
The conference will evolve around the theme “Managing Aquatic Invasive Species in Michigan’s Inland Lakes.” -
NOAA models help first responders train for oil spill cleanup in the Straits of Mackinac
Published on December 16, 2015
Winds, currents, temperature all key in predicting possible oil spill path -
Clean Boats, Clean Waters program prevents spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on June 11, 2012
With more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan, volunteers are needed in the statewide Clean Boats, Clean Waters program to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species from lake to lake. -
Spiny waterfleas are winter survivors
Published on February 12, 2015
Non-native invasive Spiny waterfleas survive winters with resilient eggs. Their eggs can endure freezing, drought and going through the guts of fish. -
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 1
Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us that many communities have items completely or partially missing from their zoning that a community might consider adding to its zoning. -
There are many different currents in the Great Lakes and some are dangerous
Published on June 25, 2013
Different kinds of dangerous currents can be found in the Great Lakes that claim lives every year. From 2002 to 2012, there were 413 dangerous current-related incidents in the Great Lakes resulting in 120 rip current-related fatalities. -
A Journey through the Straits
Published on June 21, 2013
Exploring the Detroit River on a Summer Discovery Cruise. -
Landscape and marine contractors can become Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals
Published on November 29, 2012
Natural shoreline certification training program offered in Van Buren and Oakland Counties in February 2013. -
Detroit River revival
Published on September 3, 2013
Construction to begin in October at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. -
Michigan Legislature debates microbead solutions
Published on November 2, 2015
Across region lawmakers explore options for addressing the Great Lakes’ tiniest trash problem. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Eight – socially, economically, and environmentally significant
Published on December 12, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Eight focuses on human connections with the Great Lakes. -
Researching crayfish at Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp
Published on August 17, 2015
Youth at the Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp learned about the invasion of crayfish while engaging in real life research. -
New study tests temperature in live wells
Published on December 28, 2015
Many catch-and-release fishing tournaments require anglers to hold fish on board for hours at a time, but do live wells get too hot for fish? -
Spring fishery workshop offers research and information related to Lake Erie
Published on April 7, 2014
Lake Erie fisheries workshop brings communities together with fisheries research and management partners through discussions on research findings, management updates, and fishing trends. -
Summer vacation finds teachers in school exploring Great Lakes watersheds on Lake Huron (Part 2)
Published on August 28, 2014
Summer Institute Lake Huron educators gain a watershed perspective toward student learning opportunities through Great Lakes water science and stewardship experiences. -
4-H Great Lakes campers experience, explore Great Lakes fisheries science and careers
Published on September 23, 2013
Youth experience science and ecology, fun and food values of our Great Lakes fisheries, among their many hands-on learning opportunities offered during the 2013 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp.