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Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes

Published on January 2, 2018
Volunteer leader training program inspires Michigan residents to engage in local conservation efforts.
Exotic invasive pests may be more newsworthy, but native pests can also be the cause of damage

Published on December 28, 2017
With so much focus on exotic pests when they move into our forest resources, there is a tendency to overlook damage from native species, such as the sugar maple borer.
Have a safe and worry free Christmas

Published on December 28, 2017
Use these tips to make sure your house is decorated nicely, while still being safe.
Are you gifting an aquarium for the holidays? Make sure to keep nature and your new hobby separate

Published on December 28, 2017
Prevent aquarium animals and plants from invading our waterways by following simple steps.
What happens to my lake water quality monitoring data in a world of big data?

Published on December 18, 2017
Citizen scientists collect valuable information to be used by researchers, policy-makers and natural resources managers.
Alpena students’ project yields more than 1,000 pounds of invasive frogbit

Published on December 6, 2017
First- and fifth-grade students remove invasive species from Great Lakes watershed, clean up along the Thunder Bay River -- and captured it all on film.
Oak wilt and other wonders

Published on November 29, 2017
Forests are under constant threat from current pests, and more pests are always on the horizon; forest owners and those interested in forests can help reduce negative impacts by learning about forest health issues.
MSU prof seeks crowdfunding support for Great Lakes fish diet research

Published on November 29, 2017
You can be a part of this important study by donating to support student researchers analyzing stomach samples from Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
Canada geese: migration and your shoreline

Published on November 17, 2017
Urban and suburban landscapes with short grass and few predators offer food and protection for Canada geese. Lush lawns along lakes and in golf courses are highly attractive to this bird.
2017 Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit held Nov. 28

Published on November 17, 2017
Participants are invited to join the Spotted Wing Drosophila Summit in-person in Traverse City or online using Zoom.