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Spring brings spawning fish into West Michigan streams, and you can help to monitor spawning runs in local creeks
Published on March 12, 2025
Michigan Sea Grant is working with Shedd Aquarium, John Ball Zoo, and GVSU to learn more about migration cues for a little-known fish species, and you can be a part of it. -
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?
Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes. -
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?
Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead. -
MSU Extension course takes an active approach to address community conservation
Published on February 13, 2025
This 6-week, hybrid course prepares participants to work with decision makers, influence management decisions and aid in conservation efforts. -
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved
Published on February 13, 2025
Learn more about the Michigan Clean Water Corps volunteers collecting valuable water quality and habitat data on inland lakes and streams across our state.