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MSU Mobile Boat Wash program now open for scheduling
Published on February 25, 2022
The MSU Mobile Boat Wash program is open for its 8th season of boat wash events for organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species prevention. -
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo
Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools. -
It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!
Published on February 4, 2022
Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention. -
A look below the ice at fish behavior
Published on February 1, 2022
Learn more about lake ecology with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course. -
MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator
Published on January 19, 2022
Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters. -
Surveys shed light on steelhead harvest limit preference
Published on December 16, 2021
Survey results suggest that catch-and-release anglers are in favor of a one-fish limit while those who keep their catch prefer a higher limit, but the biological impact of a harvest reduction is somewhat unclear. -
Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan
Published on November 24, 2021
Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists. -
Grow your appreciation for Michigan’s inland lakes with the Introduction to Lakes Online course
Published on November 17, 2021
The award-winning inland lakes course will be back in session in January 2022. -
New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions
Published on October 12, 2021
The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan. -
Fishing guide survey reveals impact of pandemic and other threats to industry
Published on October 7, 2021
The pandemic hit Michigan fishing guides hard in 2020, but many businesses had recovered by summer 2021. With outdoor recreation gaining in popularity, concerns now center on issues related to overcrowding.