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Celebrate Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
Published on July 1, 2022
Become familiar with aquatic invasive species and how best to prevent their spread. -
Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 1
Published on June 21, 2022
This novel approach to restoring shorelines with native plant seeds secured in homemade coir logs is being tested on the Keweenaw Peninsula. -
Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers
Published on May 26, 2022
Didymo, a nuisance alga known as rock snot, could be trouble for the treasured trout fishery in the Upper Manistee River. -
How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings
Published on May 18, 2022
Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists. -
Michigan Watersheds and how our actions influence water quality
Published on May 2, 2022
Whether you have lived in Michigan most or all of your life or you moved here at some point, take some time to learn about Michigan Watersheds so you can do your part to help steward the Great Lakes for the next generations to enjoy. -
Contributors to increased phosphorus loss in drainage water
Published on April 20, 2022
Increased phosphorus loss due to greater phosphorus availability in the soil and rapid water transport. -
Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?
Published on April 20, 2022
Couple no-till in fine-textured soil with subsurface placement or banding to reduce phosphorus loss. -
What is that color in my pond?
Published on March 29, 2022
This article explores color changes in water features, diving into what is happening in your pond that may cause these changes. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo
Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools.