News

The Lake Michigan paradox: Fewer kings but more charter trips

Published on May 10, 2016
The latest stats on charter fishing show charter trips on Lake Michigan are on the rise despite a decline in Chinook salmon catch rate.
Spring is a good time to take a close look at your woods

Published on May 5, 2016
Many people like to walk through the woods during the spring looking for Morel mushrooms or spring wildflowers. Take this opportunity to take a closer look for any signs of invasive pest problems.
Lake Michigan fish research highlighted in South Haven

Published on May 4, 2016
If you missed the Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop you now can watch the proceedings online.
Asian chestnut gall wasp now being tracked by MISIN

Published on May 3, 2016
The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is now tracking the movement of Asian chestnut gall wasp.
Is your pet an invasive species?

Published on April 19, 2016
A story of two turtles sold in the pet trade and what happens when owners don’t realize that their pet might possibly outlive them. Michigan State University Extension encourages everyone to be on the lookout for aquatic invasive species in Michigan.
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators

Published on April 11, 2016
Great Lakes literacy is something Steve Stewart takes seriously.
Great Lakes Regional Seafood Workshop to be held in Milwaukee, Wis.

Published on April 6, 2016
Food and health educators, seafood professionals, and communicators will learn about aquaculture and fisheries technologies.
Green isn’t always good

Published on March 29, 2016
Those first signs of spring can reveal exotic invasive shrubs.
South Haven to host fisheries workshop

Published on March 25, 2016
Last year was a tough one for Lake Michigan anglers. Fishery biologists and managers will share recent findings and discuss management planning at a free public workshop on April 21 in South Haven.
Michigan expands Emerald Ash Borer quarantine

Published on March 24, 2016
With the addition of four counties there remain only three counties in Michigan not subject to emerald ash borer quarantine restrictions. Movement of all hardwood firewood and regulated pulp and log material is restricted as a result of the expansion.