News

Keep your woods healthy for tomorrow

Published on June 17, 2020
Forest owners have a new tool to identify and address threats to their own forest’s long-term health.
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.
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.
Registered applicators are prohibited from using Restricted Use Pesticides

Published on June 1, 2020
As part of the MDARD’s Temporary Registered Applicator Program, registered applicators are prohibited from purchasing, applying, mixing or loading Restructured Use Pesticides.
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.
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.
Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

Published on May 12, 2020
Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.
Giant wasps aren’t coming for you

Published on May 8, 2020
Facts about the giant invasive hornet.
Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

Published on April 26, 2020
Part 3: Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.