News

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.
DNR seeks comments on Lake Michigan Fisheries Management plan

Published on November 15, 2017
November meetings in Manistique, Traverse City, and Grand Haven to share details and solicit input on proposed plan.
Review of spotted wing Drosophila management strategies and product selection diversity

Published on November 13, 2017
Summary and discussion of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) product selection and management strategy assessment in tart cherry production in west central Michigan.
New partnership will update, enhance important Great Lakes database on non-native species

Published on November 3, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant's Dr. Rochelle Sturtevant to be program manager at GLANSIS.
Sea Grant report on Asian carp includes educational resources

Published on November 3, 2017
Great Lakes conservation groups will find a wealth of resources in this new publication.
Teachers can take to the sea with NOAA

Published on November 1, 2017
For more than 25 years, teachers have traveled aboard NOAA research vessels around the world through the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. Applications for 2018 are now being accepted!
Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds

Published on October 23, 2017
Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds.
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County

Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917.
Susceptibility of commercial Michigan plum cultivars to spotted wing Drosophila

Published on September 27, 2017
Based on our most recent survey of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) susceptibility in Michigan peach cultivars, we have new information for growers on cultivar susceptibility and management strategies.