News

Mudpuppies! No, we are not talking about dogs

Published on November 16, 2022
While not as cuddly or playful as a fuzzy puppy, mudpuppies play an important role in our ecosystem and should be handled with care.
Mobile Boat Wash Program season wrap up

Published on November 2, 2022
The Mobile Boat Wash Program has wrapped up its 8th season of boat wash events for organizations across Michigan dedicated to aquatic invasive species prevention.
Learn about lakes in the upcoming Introduction to Lakes Online course

Published on October 21, 2022
Register today for this opportunity to learn about inland lakes from MSU Extension and participants across the Midwest.
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant applications now open!

Published on October 7, 2022
$25,000 is available for passionate organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education.
Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students

Published on October 7, 2022
Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project.
Freshwater mussels of Michigan

Published on September 9, 2022
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.
New Extension Program Worker to serve in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties

Published on September 1, 2022
Angela Scapini joins Michigan Sea Grant to help enhance Great Lakes literacy educational opportunities.
Strengthening water quality data collection and stewardship through community engagement

Published on August 26, 2022
MSU Extension administers the Michigan Clean Water Corps, or MiCorps, a statewide network of volunteer-based monitoring programs measuring lake and stream water quality.
Erica Clites joins Extension team in southeast Michigan

Published on August 24, 2022
She is working with local communities, agencies, and other partners and networks in Wayne, Macomb, Monroe, and St. Clair counties.
State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes

Published on August 23, 2022
While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating.