MSU Extension Fisheries & Wildlife

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  Citizen science bioblitz events evolve during novel coronavirus pandemic

  Published on November 30, 2020
  A bioblitz pairs community members with researchers in an effort to identify as many species as possible at a given location during a specific timeframe. During the pandemic, researchers have had to adapt the event structure.

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  Cleaning up the Detroit River

  Published on November 24, 2020
  2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues.

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  Massive tagging study reinforces link between alewife densities and Chinook salmon growth patterns

  Published on November 18, 2020
  Results highlight how historically low alewife densities observed in recent prey fish assessments can affect the quality of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery.

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  CANR names Roloff to lead Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

  Published on November 17, 2020
  Gary Roloff, Ph.D., named chairperson for the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, effective Jan. 1, 2021.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission.

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  Online dashboard explores HABs and community health

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Interactive online dashboard helps visualize community health risks in three lenses.

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  Fight the winter blues by connecting with the outdoors online this fall

  Published on November 6, 2020
  Continue to be inspired by Michigan’s natural beauty by participating in our virtual programs.

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  Michigan teacher highlighted for excellence in Great Lakes literacy and learning

  Published on October 26, 2020
  Hands-on experiences helped Mark Koschmann connect his students to science.

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  Forest forensics: Ghosts on the Landscape

  Published on October 23, 2020
  Use the clues in your local woods to understand what has happened in Michigan’s past.