News

Autumn inspections

Published on November 28, 2016
Fall is a good time to inspect a tree for insect borer holes and other damage. With a wet fall, many tree fungi are producing good crops of fruiting bodies, which flag rot pockets inside trees.
Is it beech bark disease?

Published on November 11, 2016
Avoid confusion about this exotic invasion using some basic clues.
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21

Published on November 8, 2016
Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda
Early detection is vital for success in combating invasive pests

Published on November 8, 2016
Once established on a widespread scale, hope for eradication of unwanted invasive pests is unlikely. Early detection, teamed with a rapid, efficient response, is our best hope to reduce damage caused by these unwanted pests.
Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'

Published on November 7, 2016
After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite.
Celebrating our partners: Working together makes all of us more effective

Published on October 28, 2016
Great Lakes Fishery Trust’s Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative wins Key Partner Award.
What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?

Published on October 27, 2016
Mass marking of Chinook salmon sheds new light on the relative importance of Chinook salmon stocked in Michigan.
Two steps forward for nature and wildlife

Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program

Published on October 17, 2016
Program instructor Justin Selden believes environmental education and Great Lakes literacy are important for all students.
Hauling firewood long distances can spread invasive forest pests

Published on October 11, 2016
Fall weather means the start of firewood burning by many Michigan residents. However, cutting and hauling firewood over long distances can contribute to the spread of invasive forest pest populations around Michigan.