MSU Extension Conservation Stewards Program

News

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Using aquatic dyes in ponds

  Published on November 8, 2016
  Pond dyes can be used year-round. Blue dye in ponds is shown to not harm animals or floating and emergent plants in ponds.

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  Two steps forward for nature and wildlife

  Published on October 18, 2016
  Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?