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Considerations for meat processors cutting venison to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on September 20, 2022
Protocol for meat processors to follow when cutting and further processing venison this hunting season.
Freshwater mussels of Michigan

Published on September 9, 2022
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.
MSU Fisheries and Wildlife student and archer is passionate about the stewardship of natural resources

Published on September 6, 2022
Fisheries and Wildlife senior and member of the MSU Archery Team Elizabeth Litwin dreams to work in the National Park System.
New Extension Program Worker to serve in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties

Published on September 1, 2022
Angela Scapini joins Michigan Sea Grant to help enhance Great Lakes literacy educational opportunities.
Erica Clites joins Extension team in southeast Michigan

Published on August 24, 2022
She is working with local communities, agencies, and other partners and networks in Wayne, Macomb, Monroe, and St. Clair counties.
State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes

Published on August 23, 2022
While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating.
When it comes to aquatic invasive species, how do we know what we don't know?

Published on August 18, 2022
Gap analysis helps scientists understand what type of research is still needed to help them gain a more complete picture of invasive species' impact on Michigan.
Alien language: What’s in a (species) name?

Published on August 10, 2022
Part 5: Across many different taxa, there are a number of common names assigned to species that have racist, xenophobic, or other ethically troubling connotations. These names present significant challenges to effective science outreach and education.
MSU at forefront of sea lamprey eradication efforts

Published on August 8, 2022
Great Lakes Fishery Commission supports new MSU lab to study lamprey biology
What’s the ‘sitch’ on swimmer’s itch?

Published on August 1, 2022
Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction to a parasitic infection – while it sounds frightening, it’s not nearly as serious as it sounds.