College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Academics

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  When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Go green by considering a native tree species to help dress up your December.

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  Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters

  Published on June 2, 2024
  European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations.

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  Using road stream crossing surveys to understand creek health

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Assessment procedure is a valuable tool for watershed management planning and engaging local volunteers.

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  Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system.

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  Michigan Waterfowl Hunters: Help prevent the spread of invasive European Frog-bit

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Help prevent your favorite hunting spot from getting choked out by this new aquatic invasive plant by cleaning your boats and gear.

• Protect the water quality of your water well

  Published on June 2, 2024
  Yearly water testing ensures safety of water delivered by private drinking water wells.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on June 2, 2024
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

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  Indoor Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden rebuilding after loss

  Published on June 1, 2024
  The Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden opened May 2, 2003, to provide year-round educational access to science-based learning and exploration of plants for children.

• Improving the utility of surrogates intended for foodborne pathogen preventive control validations

  Published on June 1, 2024
  Surrogate studies have focused on E. faecium for validating preventive controls.

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  Community Sustainability Professor chose as author for First National Nature Assessment

  Published on May 31, 2024
  Dr. Steven Gray, Professor in the Department of Community Sustainability, was selected as an author for the first National Nature Assessment.