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Balancing act: A policy success story in the Great Lakes
Published on February 23, 2024
Implementing the 'swish and spit' method successfully reduced the risk of AIS introductions from transoceanic ballast water. -
Foes or food? Foraging for Great Lakes invasive species
Published on February 23, 2024
Many invasive species, from garlic mustard to grass carp, were deliberately introduced to the United States because they were once a valuable food source. -
Box tree moth and spotted lanternfly have been found in Michigan—now what?
Published on February 12, 2024
Increasing regulation around economically important species such as boxwood spells trouble for nursery growers in west Michigan. -
What is this green goo? Recognizing it may help keep pets and people safe
Published on February 6, 2024
Online webinar helps explain what harmful algal blooms are and how to recognize them. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology, Bay College provide on-ramp to careers in forestry
Published on January 31, 2024
Forest Technology Certificate Program provides two-year degree, career-ready skills -
Eastern Upper Peninsula birding update: What to see and where
Published on January 10, 2024
Rough-legged Hawks, Purple Finches, and Sharp-tailed Grouse, oh my! -
Northern hardwoods study wraps up sixth growing season since harvest, 6-year findings soon to be published
Published on December 13, 2023
MSU professors Mike Walters and Gary Roloff have helped lead the collaborative project between MSU and the MDNR, addressing ways forests can be managed to create diverse tree populations. -
What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners
Published on December 13, 2023
The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 12 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know. -
MDARD expands box tree moth quarantine to 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on December 13, 2023
The updated quarantine establishes a regulated area to 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.