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Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon

Published on May 11, 2022
Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak.
What is that color in my pond?

Published on March 29, 2022
This article explores color changes in water features, diving into what is happening in your pond that may cause these changes.
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers.
New online tool keeps users up-to-date on AIS regulations

Published on March 15, 2022
Regulations to protect the Great Lakes have broad impacts on entire states and countries. A new online tool displays the most up-to-date information on nonindigenous species regulation in the Great Lakes.
Video series highlights invasive species, their management - and some success stories

Published on March 9, 2022
The five-part short video series, Managing Great Lakes Invaders, was developed by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS)
CSUS alumna spotlight: Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones

Published on March 1, 2022
Pursuing a Ph.D. in CSUS helped Dr. Jermalowicz-Jones gain the scientific and social science skills needed to run a successful lake management business.
Newcomb receives 2022 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Tammy Newcomb, Ph.D., will receive the 2022 CANR Outstanding Alumni Award during ANR Week.
MSU Mobile Boat Wash program now open for scheduling

Published on February 25, 2022
The MSU Mobile Boat Wash program is open for its 8th season of boat wash events for organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species prevention.
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo

Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools.
An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs

Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success.