News

Researchers use sound waves to map potential rock reef restoration sites in Saginaw Bay

Published on December 11, 2015
Sonar helps identify conditions at the bottom of the lake.
Creating a 2015 ecological snapshot of Lake Michigan

Published on December 8, 2015
Presentations from State of Lake Michigan conference offer insights.
Floating classroom provides an up close look at local waters

Published on November 20, 2015
Educational programs offered on Grand Valley State University vessel highlight water quality, invasive species, and the connection between watersheds, rivers, and the Great Lakes.
New Michigan Science Standards adopted

Published on November 19, 2015
Michigan – a leader in developing the Next Generation Science Standards – adopts new Michigan Science Standards.
Climate change projections along with expanding invasive pest ranges pose a serious threat to forest

Published on November 17, 2015
Assessing the climates impact on natural resources indicates warming temperatures will have impacts on our region’s forest resources. Beneficial longer growing seasons come with new invasive pest species which threaten the health of the forest.
Oriental bittersweet: An aggressive, invasive plant

Published on November 13, 2015
A beautiful plant along the roadways in late fall, Oriental bittersweet is a threat to native environments by aggressively choking out other woody plants. Collecting can cause spreading.
Phragmites, invasions harm riparian property values: Part 1

Published on November 9, 2015
Non-native invasive Phragmites affect waterfront owner property values and related local ecosystems.
Great Lakes Expo chestnut session to address invasive gall wasp

Published on November 2, 2015
The chestnut session at the Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Expo on Dec. 8 will cover the current status of Asian chestnut gall wasp in Michigan.
Do not mow Japanese Knotweed

Published on November 2, 2015
Japanese Knotweed, a destructive invader, will proliferate if mowed.
Como evitar el transporte de especias invasoras

Published on October 26, 2015
Etapas sencillas que todos podemos usar para proteger los recursos naturales de los Grandes lagos.