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New Worker Protection Standards resources for trainers, workers and handlers

Published on January 3, 2019
There are new Worker Protection Standards employer handbooks, training videos, online courses and Spanish resources on the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative website.
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail website offers new opportunities

Published on December 19, 2018
Newly launched site helps visitors explore locations and find events, experiences to help understand, appreciate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage.
Habitat restoration projects in Southeast Michigan preserve, restore 150 acres in 2018

Published on December 10, 2018
Projects on the Detroit River take a break over winter, but more are planned for 2019.
Research and education opportunities increase along the St. Marys River

Published on November 6, 2018
Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education breaks ground on a new facility, hires education and outreach specialist.
Michigan State University awarded North Central IPM Center

Published on October 26, 2018
MSU Entomology’s Lynnae Jess will co-direct the center, which supports integrated pest management (IPM), with Iowa State University.
Fisheries science creates connections with northeast Michigan educators and youth

Published on October 24, 2018
Teachers team up with scientists to explore how fisheries science experiences and Great Lakes stewardship opportunities can enhance student learning.
Students partner in invasive management, habitat restoration project

Published on October 19, 2018
Tawas Middle School students help to manage invasive Phragmites in their community – learning and having some fun along the way.
Cultural management strategies to reduce orchard suitability for spotted wing Drosophila

Published on September 28, 2018
Summary of 2018 research investigating cultural management strategies to reduce SWD in tart cherry orchards. This work was made possible thanks to funds from the Michigan Cherry Committee.
Invasive species in your Jambalaya?

Published on September 25, 2018
Cajun food lovers may be happy to learn the invasive rusty crayfish has been “demoted” from Michigan’s list of prohibited species to the restricted species list. But what does this regulation change mean for home cooks?
Black and pale swallow-worts: These milkweed family members are toxic to monarchs

Published on September 4, 2018
Swallow-worts are an invasive plant species that kill the larvae of monarch butterflies, are toxic to deer and livestock, and choke out more desirable plant species.