News
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Aquatic invasive species spread is preventable with a few simple steps
Published on June 13, 2017
Aquatic invasive species control is costly for our state but preventable through clean watercraft and water sport practices -
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. -
Making your native plant choices for Michigan inland lake shorelines
Published on May 1, 2017
Protecting water quality means protecting inland lake shorelines from erosion and stormwater runoff. Restoring inland lake shorelines means selecting and planting the shoreline with Michigan native plants. -
Two Clean Boats, Clean Waters leadership trainings sponsored by Mid-Michigan CISMA
Published on April 3, 2017
Clean Boats, Clean Waters and Mid-Michigan Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area collaborate to host free “Train the Trainer” programs in Ingham and Ionia counties in May. -
Planning natural shoreline landscaping on your inland lake
Published on March 30, 2017
Through careful planning, lakeshore landscaping can provide both a finished well-manicured look and adequate erosion protection. -
Working together to improve natural resources
Published on March 27, 2017
Efforts to care for land and water can benefit from social networks and linking with similar organizations through an association or other social network. -
Shoreline and Shallows Conference: Increasing Habitat, Reducing Threats
Published on February 1, 2017
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s 2017 Shoreline and Shallows Conference returns to Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center on Thursday March 9th, in East Lansing, MI. -
Order native plants for shorelines early
Published on January 26, 2017
Native plants are grown for local markets. If you are planning a shoreline restoration ordering your plants well in advance of need ensures that the provider will have enough for your needs. -
Aquatic invasive species thrives in winter
Published on January 19, 2017
Aquatic invasive species not only survives Michigan winters, it thrives under the ice. -
Why is my lake water lowered in the winter?
Published on December 30, 2016
Water drawdown is one tool that can be used to manage aquatic weed problems. Lake level drawdowns often start in the fall and continue through the winter when water recreation uses are at their lowest.