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News

• Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change

  Published on June 3, 2020

  Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management.

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  MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan

  Published on June 2, 2020

  The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education.

• Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19

  Published on May 29, 2020

  Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020

  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

• First Impressions Tourism program FAQs

  Published on May 4, 2020

  Growing interest in First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program spawns a list of FAQs.

• St. Clair County communities confirm first-time visitor impressions are valuable to community tourism improvements

  Published on May 4, 2020

  MSU Extension’s First Impressions Tourism (FIT) assessment program benefits participants knowledge and awareness of the importance of outside visitor's perspectives.

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  First Impressions Tourism program yields positive results in Marine City

  Published on May 4, 2020

  Coastal tourism successes achieved by community leadership taking action based on first-time visitor perspectives.

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  Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

  Published on April 26, 2020

  Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020

  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education

  Published on April 22, 2020

  Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers.