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Alpena students learn while caring for island habitats of local community park

Published on June 29, 2017
Elementary students tackle critical Great Lakes and natural resource conservation issues, enhance their community, and enjoy a little hands-on learning along the way.
Plan to change when dealing with spotted wing Drosophila

Published on June 28, 2017
Growers will need a fresh approach to managing spotted wing Drosophila.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 27, 2017

Published on June 27, 2017
Another jump was seen in flies caught in monitoring traps. Ripening sweet and tart cherries and early ripening blueberry cultivars are vulnerable. Monitoring for this pest is critical as crops become susceptible.
Water gardeners beware: Keep nature and your landscape separate

Published on June 27, 2017
Safely add water features to your yard without adding risks to the environment.
Where the wildflowers grew

Published on June 20, 2017
Along the Kiwanis Trail with Adrian College Professor Janet Salzwedel
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 20, 2017

Published on June 20, 2017
More spotted wing Drosophila have been caught in monitoring traps, with higher catches at minimally-managed sites in southwest Michigan. Monitor for this pest when crops become susceptible.
Using goats to improve forage availability in equine pastures

Published on June 19, 2017
Project investigates the effectiveness of utilizing goats to browse and defoliate invasive plant species to improve forage availability in equine pastures
Spotted wing Drosophila: A serious pest for the home gardener

Published on June 6, 2017
This invasive fly, spotted wing Drosophila, can infest and destroy fruits of many plants in home gardens and landscapes.
First spotted wing Drosophila weekly report for 2017

Published on June 6, 2017
Some traps in the network are already capturing SWD flies at low levels. Monitor for this pest when crops are starting to become susceptible.
Come celebrate the St Mary’s River and Great Lakes Restoration success in the Upper Peninsula!

Published on June 2, 2017
Completion of the Little Rapids Project marks the progress in restoring key St. Mary’s River habitat.