News

'Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle' is a must-see art exhibit for Great Lakes lovers

Published on April 11, 2018
Paintings reveal the hidden life beneath the beautiful inland seas.
It’s time to clean, drain, dry and dispose!

Published on April 6, 2018
Four easy steps can protect Michigan lakes and rivers from invasive species.
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!

Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock.
Northeast Michigan explores project-based learning, place-based education connections

Published on March 19, 2018
School, community partners from the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative learn and grow together.
Workshops explore health, trends of Lake Huron fisheries

Published on March 7, 2018
Register for any of 4 free workshops held in April and May and keep up-to-date on Lake Huron fisheries.
Bay Mills Community College to partner with MSU Extension to perform Great Lakes research

Published on March 3, 2018
College to use $216K grant to study contaminants, biodiversity in their local waters.
Despite conservation efforts, the red swamp crayfish has established a foothold in Michigan

Published on February 28, 2018
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 5: More than 5,000 red swamp crayfish have been removed, but battle continues.
New invasive species volunteer stewardship program coming to Michigan

Published on February 27, 2018
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 4: Michigan Sea Grant receives funding to start program for paddlers.
GLANSIS: A ‘one-stop shop’ for information on aquatic invaders

Published on February 25, 2018
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 2: The Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System provides profiles, maps, and further reading for scientists and citizens alike.
Who’s who in the Great Lakes?

Published on February 25, 2018
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Part 3: Native, non-native and invasive species are found in Michigan waters.