MSU Extension Fisheries & Wildlife

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  MSU Extension launches new Wild About Backyard Conservation webinar series

  Published on June 8, 2020
  Explore ways your backyard can protect and promote wildlife and clean water with MSU Extension experts.

• Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management.

• Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19

  Published on May 29, 2020
  Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan.

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  What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

  Published on May 28, 2020
  After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.

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  What is chronic wasting disease?

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread.

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  Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?

  Published on May 19, 2020
  Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

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  Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

  Published on April 26, 2020
  Part 3: Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020
  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education

  Published on April 22, 2020
  Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers.