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First-time visitor perspectives become the catalysts needed to spawn change just in time for the novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on January 29, 2021
City of Laingsburg, MI acts on tourism assessment results, which helps prepare them for unpredictable changes related to the pandemic, downtown business, and web presence. -
Winter birding round up - where to go and what to see in the Eastern U.P. - January 2021
Published on January 29, 2021
Extension educator Elliot Nelson dishes on the best places to see winter birds in the Eastern U.P. -
Many circumstances during 2020 affected Michigan’s commercial fishing industry
Published on January 20, 2021
Pandemic and restaurant closures, fishing regulations and legislation among challenges faced. -
Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society
Published on January 12, 2021
Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues. -
When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?
Published on December 22, 2020
Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products. -
Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry
Published on December 15, 2020
Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer. -
Entering the job stream with an aquatic sciences degree? Check out these programs to scale up your career!
Published on December 3, 2020
Effective public engagement skills benefit science, society, and enhance aquatic sciences careers. -
Cleaning up the Detroit River
Published on November 24, 2020
2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues. -
Massive tagging study reinforces link between alewife densities and Chinook salmon growth patterns
Published on November 18, 2020
Results highlight how historically low alewife densities observed in recent prey fish assessments can affect the quality of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery. -
MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan
Published on November 16, 2020
Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission.