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Recreational fishers also target lake whitefish in the Great Lakes
Published on February 2, 2016
Munising Bay on Lake Superior has a unique population of lake whitefish that grows very slow. -
Turning Michigan fish waste into fertilizer creates a commercial product
Published on February 1, 2016
Several million pounds of commercial fish waste are generated in Michigan each year. -
26th annual Great Lakes Conference at MSU to address Michigan’s water heritage
Published on January 29, 2016
“The Great Lakes: Michigan's Water Heritage” conference to focus on state’s draft 30-Year Water Strategy as well as current issues, opportunities and challenges. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: People, fish and fishing
Published on January 25, 2016
Celebrate and experience our Great Lakes fisheries heritage while traveling Michigan. -
Snowmobile safety: Things to know before you go
Published on January 13, 2016
Lifesaving tips for one of Michigan’s most popular winter sports. -
Exploring place-based education from the student perspective
Published on January 13, 2016
Michigan Sea Grant and NE MI GLSI share a new report that explores place-based education from the perspective of the students involved. -
Cosmetics containing microbeads will soon be breaking the law
Published on December 29, 2015
President signs legislation to reduce microbead pollution in the Great Lakes and beyond. -
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? -
The misunderstood mudpuppy
Published on December 28, 2015
Sorting out the fact and fiction about Michigan’s largest, fully aquatic salamander. -
Museum explores west Michigan’s fisheries heritage
Published on December 28, 2015
A new exhibit at Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven looks at Lake Michigan commercial fishing stories and changes in the industry through the years. -
2015 State of the Strait conference offers ideas for future work
Published on December 23, 2015
Scientists, educators and environmental advocates discuss science and data in the St. Clair-Detroit River System. -
Yellow perch – Michigan’s favorite fish any time of year – Part 2
Published on December 23, 2015
Learn the life history of perch, as well as how to find and catch them no matter what the season. -
Au Gres develops a new vision for a premier waterfront
Published on December 23, 2015
Project team helps community to plan for Au Gres 2035 -
New walleye management plan available for Lake Erie
Published on December 23, 2015
Goals and objectives will guide Lake Erie walleye management for 2015-2019. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 2
Published on December 22, 2015
Wetlands provide valuable services to Michigan communities. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 3
Published on December 22, 2015
Early state settlers thought wetlands were teaming with disease. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 1
Published on December 22, 2015
How we came to better understand and appreciate one of the world’s most productive ecosystems. -
For economic growth, just add water
Published on December 21, 2015
Michigan is first in the country for water-dependent economic growth. -
Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 2
Published on December 21, 2015
Some highlights from 4th Triennial Conference on National Working Waterfronts and Waterways -
Yellow perch is Michigan’s favorite fish any time of year - Part 1
Published on December 21, 2015
Learn how to tell the yellow perch apart from its closest relatives: Walleye and sauger.