News

You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think

Published on July 21, 2024
Trace your potential impacts on water resources by visualizing how water flows from your local area and throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems

Published on July 21, 2024
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health.
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

Published on July 21, 2024
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.
Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality

Published on July 21, 2024
Recognizing point and nonpoint source pollution is the first step to helping to protect Michigan’s water resources.
Delving into the secret lives of frogs and toads

Published on July 21, 2024
Michigan’s amazing frogs and toads remind us about the diverse array of amphibians we have in Michigan and the importance of maintaining natural shoreline habitat.
What’s the deal with algae?

Published on June 24, 2024
Webinar teaches about vital role it plays in aquatic ecosystems and about some types of algae that may cause problems in Michigan.
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.
The state of Michigan’s inland lake shorelines

Published on June 2, 2024
EGLE and EPA report reveals the degraded conditions of Michigan’s inland lakeshores.
Using road stream crossing surveys to understand creek health

Published on June 2, 2024
Assessment procedure is a valuable tool for watershed management planning and engaging local volunteers.
MI Birding 101 video series takes flight just in time for spring migration!

Published on April 24, 2024
Michigan Sea Grant offers class to help beginning birders learn new skills.