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Found a frog in your food? Don’t let it loose.

Published on August 14, 2023
What to do if you find a stowaway.
Top 10 native plants for shorelines that are easy to find

Published on August 14, 2023
These native plants are not hard to locate and can improve your shoreline with their beauty and support of pollinators.
AgBioResearch scientist develops tools to inform water conservation strategies

Published on August 9, 2023
Glenn O’Neil builds online resources to help ‘bridge the gap’ between scientific research and on-the-ground application
Identifying and managing invasive Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoils in Michigan lakes

Published on August 9, 2023
Some hybrids of this invasive plant are resistant to herbicides, making genetic testing critical for management.
Local government strategies to protect groundwater

Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal.
RIPPLE partners with Motor City Aquarium Society to host Exotic Fish Surrender Event

Published on August 1, 2023
Do you have aquarium or water garden pets you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, and plants at the first-ever RIPPLE surrender event August 10 in Warren.
First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn

Published on June 30, 2023
More than 500 Michiganders spent day celebrating, learning about state’s aquaculture and commercial fishing industries.
Invasive yellow floating heart: A previously popular water garden plant causes problems in Michigan’s lakes and ponds

Published on June 28, 2023
The invasive yellow floating heart was once common in water gardens across Michigan, but has been a prohibited plant in Michigan for over a decade.
Online tool identifies areas where people in Michigan are at greatest risk from harmful algal blooms (HABs)

Published on June 20, 2023
Some algal blooms contain toxins that can be harmful to animals or humans.
Educational packaging coming to a local pet and pond retailer near you

Published on June 15, 2023
The RIPPLE program reminds pond and aquarium keepers to be responsible owners and never release unwanted plants or pets into waterways.