News
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Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities
Published on July 28, 2023
Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants. -
Understand the inherent uncertainty of your phosphorus monitoring strategy
Published on July 5, 2023
Grab sampling has the lowest accuracy and automated monitoring has the highest accuracy in the phosphorus load estimate. -
Invasive yellow floating heart: A previously popular water garden plant causes problems in Michigan’s lakes and ponds
Published on June 28, 2023
The invasive yellow floating heart was once common in water gardens across Michigan, but has been a prohibited plant in Michigan for over a decade. -
Online tool identifies areas where people in Michigan are at greatest risk from harmful algal blooms (HABs)
Published on June 20, 2023
Some algal blooms contain toxins that can be harmful to animals or humans. -
Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education
Published on June 8, 2023
MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on May 8, 2023
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners
Published on April 21, 2023
Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications. -
Emerging from the deep
Published on April 21, 2023
Lakes are nurseries for a fascinating variety of insects; did you know that many insects – including dragonflies, mayflies, and mosquitoes – spend the first stages of their lives underwater? -
Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 1
Published on April 13, 2023
State and federal regulations help protect water resources but does not do the whole job—local government has an important role also: often the proactive, preventative function. -
New watershed maps reflect Michigan’s updated legislative boundaries
Published on March 24, 2023
Residents and elected officials can use this information to inform their actions regarding local water quality.