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Fishery experts to discuss recent findings, management at South Haven Fishery Workshop

Published on March 20, 2017
2017 Southern Lake Michigan meeting on April 20 is free, open to public.
Lake Huron Fisheries Workshops explore lake's status, health, trends and fishing opportunities

Published on March 14, 2017
Registration now open for four free workshops to be held in April.
Michigan Sea Grant project looks at cisco restoration in Lake Michigan

Published on March 5, 2017
How can cisco restoration efforts be tailored to fit the needs of Lake Michigan stakeholder groups?
Great Lakes prey fish populations declining

Published on February 28, 2017
Conference provides a cross-basin overview of status and trends from 1978 to 2015.
Michigan is preparing to enact interior quarantine due to invasive hemlock tree pest

Published on February 28, 2017
A recent outbreak of the pest within the state has prompted new legislation which will restrict the movement of hemlock products within Michigan in an effort to control this invasive pest.
Wintertime identification of black walnut

Published on February 28, 2017
No leaves? No problem. Other characteristics can help to identify the species.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Oak wilt

Published on February 26, 2017
MSU researchers recently were awarded a total of $1 million in grant funding to prevent and control invasive species in Michigan, including oak wilt.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Red swamp crayfish

Published on February 26, 2017
This invasive can be a host for parasites and diseases and can carry crayfish fungus plague.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Didymo

Published on February 26, 2017
This invasive is often called 'rock snot' and looks like wet wool.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: New Zealand mudsnail

Published on February 26, 2017
When found in large numbers, tiny New Zealand mudsnails can clog water intake pipes at facilities drawing from infested waters.