News
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For sake of forest health it's best not to move firewood
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension recommends that firewood should not be transported long distances to be sure forests pests are not unintentionally spread to new areas of the state. -
New MiWaters system expected to streamline the permit application and tracking process
Published on October 1, 2015
State launches new online system for obtaining permits to conduct regulated activities on or near lakes, streams and wetlands. -
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on September 30, 2015
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
What can you do to help protect your lake?
Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds. -
Will they restore the lake on their own?
Published on September 30, 2015
Lakefront property owners know they can make a difference through their actions. -
MSU outreach program targets Invasive pests threatening Michigan trees
Published on August 31, 2015
Thousand Cankers Disease, Asian Longhorned Beetle and Hemlock Wooly Adelgid targets of new outreach project that seeks to get residents involved by providing a network for tracking and reporting possible new invasive species. -
Black walnut trees threatened by Thousand Cankers Disease
Published on August 31, 2015
New project from MSU seeks to protect the popular black walnut tree from dangerous disease. -
Three summer nursery update webinars now available
Published on August 19, 2015
Three pre-recorded webinars on transplanting container-grown trees, updates on nursery pests this summer and MDARD regulations updates. -
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline
Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here. -
Getting the public involved in tracking and reporting on invasive species
Published on August 14, 2015
Michigan State University research scientists and Extension educators are teaming up to alert Michigan residents to potentially damaging invasive forest pests.