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Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible
Published on June 8, 2021
Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing. -
Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!
Published on May 25, 2021
Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers. -
Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
Smart lake gardening: Planning your nearshore garden
Published on April 29, 2021
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function. -
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!
Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area. -
Smart waterfront plants to enhance your shoreline
Published on April 22, 2021
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters. -
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution
Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands. -
Great Lakes salmon and trout ID tips for spring fishing
Published on April 19, 2021
Mixed-bag catches are common in nearshore waters, but you might need to look closely to correctly identify your catch. -
GLANSIS partners with NOAA Central Libraries to update invasive species profiles
Published on April 17, 2021
NOAA librarians helping build advanced bibliographies and conducting in-depth literature reviews for each species profile that is due for an update.