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'All of us can do small things to protect our Great Lakes'

Published on August 9, 2024
Michigan educators bring back lasting memories, lessons learned during Shipboard Science Workshop.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

Published on August 1, 2024
Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.
Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?

Published on July 11, 2024
Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them.
The 2024 outlook for spotted wing drosophila in Michigan cherry orchards

Published on June 20, 2024
Warm and wet conditions have sparked early detection of spotted wing drosophila, which is likely to mean 2024 will be a challenging year for protecting fruit against this pest.
You found an invasive species, now what?

Published on June 6, 2024
New flow chart helps you decide next steps after finding an invasive species.
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes

Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes.
Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters

Published on June 2, 2024
European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations.