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Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators

Published on July 29, 2016
Katy Hintzen is excited about projects and partnerships developing in the Saginaw Bay area.
Local government and climate change: key roles to mitigate threats to public health

Published on June 17, 2016
A new report identifies Michigan’s greatest public health vulnerabilities impacted by climate change. Local governments play a unique role in protecting public health in the presence of changing climate.
Two questions to diagnose a standing water problem

Published on May 23, 2016
With heavier rains, water may pool around buildings and cause serious damage. Ask yourself the two things to zero in on how to address the problem.
Inscríbase ahora para participar en el Programa Educativo de los Grandes Lagos

Published on March 1, 2016
Las lecciones dadas en el salón escolar, juntas con aquellas aprendidas en el barco escolar, promueven la responsabilidad estudiantil de la mayordomía ecológica de los Grandes Lagos.
Paris climate agreement

Published on December 21, 2015
Adoption of a historic accord is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions impacting the planet.
Greenhouse gases: Their impact on climate change

Published on December 21, 2015
Many scientists are predicting the Earth is heading toward a global warming danger zone and humans are responsible for most of it by upsetting the balance in the natural ecosystem.
Climate science, Part 2

Published on December 14, 2015
Climate Science Principle 1: The sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system.
Climate science, Part 1

Published on November 12, 2015
What is climate literacy?
The science behind El Niño

Published on September 25, 2015
What drives the climate phenomena with the power to impact weather across the globe.
The link between climate change and the spread of invasive species

Published on September 25, 2015
Highly adaptable non-native plants have a competitive edge in a changing climate.