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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.
Join the Great Stewards Challenge!

Published on March 23, 2022
The Great Stewards Challenge provides an opportunity to preserve the Great Lakes and public lands.
How many stocked steelhead returning to Michigan rivers are still unmarked?

Published on March 18, 2022
Anglers have been tracking catches of steelhead with and without fin clips. Most stocked steelhead in Michigan rivers now have an adipose fin clip, but some do not.
MSU STEM Facility Earns WoodWorks Award for Using Mass Timber

Published on March 16, 2022
WoodWorks, the non-profit educational arm of the American Wood Products Council, acknowledged the use of mass timber in the Michigan State University STEM building with its 2022 Wood Design Award for Wood in Schools.
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 10, 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)
New associate director appointed for Michigan Sea Grant

Published on March 7, 2022
Heather Triezenberg, PhD, has been appointed associate director of Michigan Sea Grant by Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, effective March 1, 2022.
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 CSUS student award recipients!

Published on March 4, 2022
We are excited to announce the winners of 2021-22 scholarships, fellowships, and awards in the Department of Community Sustainability.
CSUS alumna spotlight: Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones

Published on March 2, 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.
VerCauteren receives 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Kurt VerCauteren, Ph.D., US Department of Agriculture, National Wildlife Research Center, will receive the 2022 CANR Distinguished Service Award during ANR Week.