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Invasive plant and animal species pose an enormous threat to Michigan’s biodiversity and economic well-being. MSU Extension provides educational resources to identify, assess and control invasive species throughout the state.

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  • MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan

    Published on December 6, 2023
    Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings.

  • Sustainability speaker series: Paving the path to a greener future

    Published on December 1, 2023
    New speaker series offers opportunity to “lunch and learn” with a variety of sustainability topics.

  • MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency

    Published on November 29, 2023
    Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery.

  • Interpreting steelhead fin clips in Michigan streams: Update for the 2024 spring run

    Published on November 27, 2023
    This year marks the first time that nearly all returning steelhead stocked in Michigan will have a fin clip, but out-of-state strays and stocking of unmarked rainbow trout will complicate interpretation on some rivers.

  • Fish-tracking network grows strong under leadership of MSU Fisheries and Wildlife professor

    Published on November 15, 2023
    Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), which brings together researchers and fishery managers alike who use sound to monitor fish.

  • MSU scientist protects wildlife populations through disease surveillance, management

    Published on November 8, 2023
    Sonja Christensen seeks to curtail wildlife disease in Michigan and beyond.

  • We can all help prevent oak wilt

    Published on October 30, 2023
    Knowing the safest time to prune oaks and understanding more about the disease is the best way to help prevent oak wilt.

  • Responsible management to reduce TB in deer and cattle

    Published on October 27, 2023
    It is whitetail season – the opportunity not only to bag a deer, but to help in managing the deer herd.

  • Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant applications now open!

    Published on October 25, 2023
    $35,000 is available for Michigan organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education and outreach.

  • Learn about lakes in the upcoming Introduction to Lakes Online course

    Published on October 23, 2023
    Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest.

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