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Preventing tick bites and detecting invasive ticks: A citizen science study
Published on June 13, 2020
Ticks are expanding across Michigan, but you can help prevent tick-borne diseases. -
Self-cloning marbled crayfish are now prohibited in Michigan
Published on June 11, 2020
Recent addition to Michigan’s prohibited species list makes marbled crayfish illegal to possess live. -
Monarch research takes flight in a social distancing world
Published on June 4, 2020
Responding to restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these field researchers reorganized and are amplifying their monarch conservation study through the power of citizen science. -
Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change
Published on June 3, 2020
Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management. -
MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan
Published on June 2, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education. -
Lymantria dispar caterpillars are out and about
Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by Lymantria dispar, formerly gypsy moth, this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan. -
Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19
Published on May 29, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan. -
MSU researchers to develop management tool for Chesapeake Bay watershed
Published on May 28, 2020
With a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency, two MSU researchers will develop a multi-objective optimization tool to help agencies make management decisions for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. -
What’s all the excitement about cicadas?
Published on May 28, 2020
After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored. -
Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed
Published on May 22, 2020
This invasive weed is rapidly taking over the forest floor, replacing important habitat for plants and animals alike.