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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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  • Alien language: What’s in a (species) name?

    Published on August 10, 2022
    Part 5: Across many different taxa, there are a number of common names assigned to species that have racist, xenophobic, or other ethically troubling connotations. These names present significant challenges to effective science outreach and education.

  • MSU at forefront of sea lamprey eradication efforts

    Published on August 8, 2022
    Great Lakes Fishery Commission supports new MSU lab to study lamprey biology

  • Extension Master Gardener Photo of the Month for August showcases protecting water quality

    Published on August 5, 2022
    Patty Cotter’s photo highlights one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others how to garden to protect water quality.

  • What’s the ‘sitch’ on swimmer’s itch?

    Published on August 1, 2022
    Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction to a parasitic infection – while it sounds frightening, it’s not nearly as serious as it sounds.

  • Enhance your outdoor living spaces with a water feature

    Published on July 29, 2022
    Wildlife sightings, soothing sounds, and scenic beauty are just a few benefits from having a backyard water feature.

  • MSU AgBioResearch scientist seeks synergy for agricultural industry and its partners

    Published on July 26, 2022
    Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering professor Wei Liao focuses sustainability efforts on developing methods to turn waste into energy

  • NOAA releases updated climate summaries for all U.S. states. What will happen in Michigan?

    Published on July 20, 2022
    Forecasted environmental change may cause serious impacts throughout the state and on the Great Lakes water levels and flooding.

  • Michigan seafood processors are eligible for additional COVID-19 funds through MDARD

    Published on July 19, 2022
    Grant funding can be used to cover the activities associated with workplace safety measures, market pivots, retrofitting facilities, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs.

  • Drive-by botany: Orange daylily and white sweet-clover

    Published on July 19, 2022
    Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early July 2022.

  • The GLANSIS Map Explorer: A hub for habitat suitability maps

    Published on July 18, 2022
    Tool helps scientists study the habitat and food sources an introduced species prefers and predict where a species might spread based on these environmental factors.

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