MSU Extension Lakes, Streams & Watersheds

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  The too-common reed? Invasive phragmites can cause serious environmental problems

  Published on February 17, 2023
  Native phragmites is also common across the Great Lakes, but it can help the environment. It’s important to know the difference between the two species.

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  No silver lining: Invasive goldfish in the Great Lakes

  Published on February 16, 2023
  Seeing an orange-colored goldfish in your local lake is actually a sign of bad luck for native fish and plants.

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  Don't miss the Steelhead Made Simple seminar at the Grand Rapids Ultimate Sport Show

  Published on February 15, 2023
  Get started on the right foot with expert advice on steelhead fishing at West Michigan show in March.

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  How often do Michiganders eat fish?

  Published on January 24, 2023
  Michigan consumer survey offers insight about seafood consumption.

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  Fewer Snowy Owls seen in early winter birding in the eastern Upper Peninsula - though numbers likely to increase

  Published on January 9, 2023
  Michigan Sea Grant's Elliot Nelson also reports it's a good year to see Bald Eagles as more than 45 birds are regularly at the Dafter Landfill at one time.

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  What does it take to be a Great Lakes commercial fishing deckhand or seafood processor?

  Published on January 3, 2023
  Sea Grant team identifies skills, training to learn to be successful in the commercial fishing industry.

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  MSU graduate student, Alexandra Benitez-Gonzalez, highlighted by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

  Published on December 31, 2022
  In her 'Voices From the Field' article, Benitez-Gonzalez describes her journey and learning the Importance of effective risk communication.

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  Aquaculture literacy and education provides an international perspective

  Published on December 31, 2022
  Extension educators enjoy adventure to Indonesian fish farms.

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  Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 3

  Published on December 21, 2022
  Local governments have a very important role to play in the protection of surface water, ground water, drinking water and wetlands; often filling the gaps in state and federal regulations.

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  Local government has an important role for water quality protection: Part 2

  Published on December 21, 2022
  State and federal regulations help protect water resources but does not do the whole job. Local government has an important role also – key to retaining important habitat on lake’s and river’s edge.