MSU Extension Lakes, Streams & Watersheds

Resources

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  Water Withdrawals and Water Use in Michigan (WQ62)

  Published on October 20, 2015
  Maintaining accurate information about the amount of water used in Michigan and the purposes of its use is important for effective water resource management.

• 2015 Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projections and Bulletins

  Published on July 29, 2015
  The severity of the western Lake Erie cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (HAB) is dependent on phosphorus inputs from March 1- July 31, called the loading season.

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  A Michigan Boater's Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic Plants

  Published on September 17, 2013
  This 28-page booklet offers information about selected aquatic nuisance plants. It is printed on water resistant paper.

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  Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality

  Published on April 2, 2012
  The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality.

• Discover Northeast Michigan

  Published on March 31, 2012
  Discover Northest Michigan is a Michigan Sea Grant resource that supports coastal tourism businesses in northeast Michigan.

• Michigan Sea Grant water issues links

  Published on March 26, 2012
  The Michigan Sea Grant website has a wealth of resources for those interested in issues related to Michigan's lakes, including the Great Lakes, streams and watersheds as well as water quality issues.

• MSU Institute of Water Research

  Published on March 26, 2012
  MSU Institute of Water Research

• Aquatic Invasive Species

  Published on March 26, 2012
  Two resources to help dealing with aquatic invasive species.

• Midwest Invasive Species Information Network

  Published on March 26, 2012
  Through its website, MISIN assists experts and citizen scientists in detecting, identifying and reporting invasive species.

• Michigan's Water Withdrawal Tool

  Published on March 25, 2012
  The Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WWAT) is designed to estimate the impact of a water withdrawal on nearby streams and rivers. Use of the WWAT is required of anyone proposing to make a large quantity withdrawal from the waters of the state.