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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.
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: 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: Hemlock woolly adelgid

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 hemlock woolly adelgid.
Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started

Published on February 16, 2017
Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector.
Eliminating buckthorn will improve the habitat on any property

Published on February 9, 2017
Eradicating buckthorn is impossible. However, by taking a serious whack at it, the native plants will sometimes take advantage of the temporary demise of the buckthorn.
Birding trails helping to encourage tourism, conservation

Published on February 7, 2017
Workshop in Traverse City on Feb. 24 will explain how to create, manage and market a trail.
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new Extension educator to Saginaw Bay region

Published on February 6, 2017
Kip Cronk brings wide range of experience and is excited to start 'dream job.'
Shoreline and Shallows Conference: Increasing Habitat, Reducing Threats

Published on February 1, 2017
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s 2017 Shoreline and Shallows Conference returns to Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center on Thursday March 9th, in East Lansing, MI.