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Make a difference in your community through the virtual Conservation Stewards Program
Published on June 22, 2021
Get started as a Conservation Steward this fall, with four different local areas to choose from. -
How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings
Published on June 16, 2021
Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists. -
Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible
Published on June 8, 2021
Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing. -
Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!
Published on May 25, 2021
Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers. -
Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
Help make a difference on Michigan’s inland lakes. Join the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program today!
Published on May 6, 2021
This summer, embrace the outdoors while monitoring water quality on your favorite lake. Enrollment is open through May 10, 2021. -
Smart lake gardening: Planning your nearshore garden
Published on April 29, 2021
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function. -
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!
Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area. -
Conservation practices grants now available for farmers in the River Raisin Watershed
Published on April 27, 2021
Farmers can sign up for conservation practices grants such as crop rotation and filter strips before May 21, 2021.
