MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program

News

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  Part 1: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant freshwater provides a rich environment.

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  Part 3: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant groundwater provides rich environment.

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  Part 4: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Abundant freshwater provides rich environment thanks to wetlands.

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  Part 2: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Exclusive natural community may be common in southern Michigan.

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  Invasive species self-defense

  Published on January 16, 2018
  Three tools available to communities.

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  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

  Published on January 2, 2018
  Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.

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  Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds

  Published on October 23, 2017
  Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds.

• How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.

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  Where the wildflowers grew

  Published on June 20, 2017
  Along the Kiwanis Trail with Adrian College Professor Janet Salzwedel

• Pest mosquitoes love standing water and warm weather

  Published on May 1, 2017
  Managing standing water near your home and business can help control mosquitoes that transmit disease. Keeping your lawn cut can reduce tick populations.