News

Tattle taling on exotic species can show that you care

Published on March 7, 2018
Reporting exotic species observations is a good practice, even though many of us are reluctant to do so. Increased knowledge, for the both the reporter and the recipient, may be the greatest benefit.
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.
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.
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.
2018 National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Published on February 25, 2018
Part 1: Learn more about invasive species and what you can do to help fight this problem in Michigan.
Learn more about declining Great Lakes prey fish populations

Published on February 22, 2018
A cross-basin overview reviews status and trends of prey fish from 1978 to 2016.
Great Lakes sea lamprey control is critical

Published on February 15, 2018
If not kept in check invasive sea lamprey populations would increase quickly.
MSU grad's work in Northeast Michigan will support place-based stewardship education

Published on February 6, 2018
A childhood filled with beach trips, nature camps, and Ranger Rick magazines helped Hannah Hazewinkel choose her career path early on.