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A family fishing tradition brings fun, fond memories and some good eats!

Published on July 12, 2022
A freshwater feast is as simple and easy as: catch fish, clean fish, pan fry fish – and then eat fish while enjoying time with family. If you haven't tried it before, this summer is a great time to start.
Vacuum-sealed food: What are the food safety concerns?

Published on July 5, 2022
Safely freeze and thaw foods with vacuum packaging.
Celebrate Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week

Published on July 1, 2022
Become familiar with aquatic invasive species and how best to prevent their spread.
Today’s Great Lakes commercial fishing and fish processing industries look to future

Published on June 27, 2022
Sea Grant survey reveals need for place-based job training opportunities that include cultural and regulatory contexts specific to the region.
Spongy moth in Christmas tree production: What to know to sell your trees

Published on June 22, 2022
Requirements for spongy moth quarantine vary based on your business model and where your selling destination is. Following MDARD guidelines will allow for a saleable crop.
Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 1

Published on June 21, 2022
This novel approach to restoring shorelines with native plant seeds secured in homemade coir logs is being tested on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Drive-by botany: Black locust and multiflora rose

Published on June 21, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2022.
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced

Published on June 7, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.
Drive-by botany: Purple dead-nettle and Morrow’s honeysuckle

Published on May 24, 2022
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-May 2022.
How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

Published on May 18, 2022
Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.