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Science ideas for young children: Wild wacky water critters

Published on October 1, 2019
Teach young children about science by playing in the river. The critters in a creek, pond or lake can give you an idea if the water is clean or polluted.
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops

Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference highlights Saginaw Bay

Published on September 4, 2019
Fisheries Heritage network explores new partners, new fisheries heritage opportunities in the Saginaw Bay region.
Disease control permits to manage bovine tuberculosis are now available to more landowners

Published on August 20, 2019
The reoccurrence of bovine tuberculosis infections in northeast Michigan cattle herds results in the need for more landowners to use disease control permits.
Great Lakes Water Life database documents biodiversity of Great Lakes native species

Published on August 19, 2019
The Great Lakes Water Life (GLWL) hosts a broad range of ecological information and tools for use by environmental researchers and the public.
Michigan's bats

Published on August 9, 2019
Fiends or foe?
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community
Exploring disguise and mimicry camouflage with youth

Published on July 19, 2019
Help youth explore their world by discovering how animals use disguise and mimicry types of camouflage.
Why do animals have different color patterns?

Published on July 15, 2019
Help youth explore their world by discovering how animals use concealing coloration and disruptive coloration types of camouflage.
Doing the right thing

Published on July 2, 2019
Managing a forest is an exercise in both personal gain and providing benefits for many others, including a raft of wildlife species. Our forests require tending in order provide most of the goods and services that we expect.