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  Phragmites, how is it an invasive: Part 3

  Published on February 15, 2016

  What classifies this Phragmites as invasive, why is this important, and what are the parameters for classifying an organism as invasive?

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  North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations fund research

  Published on December 28, 2015

  $2,000 awarded to lake research conducted by graduate students at Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University.

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  Science leadership: A formula for successful lake protection and management is the focus of the 2016

  Published on December 28, 2015

  April Mega Lakes Conference in Boyne Falls offers multiple opportunities to network and learn about Michigan inland lakes.

• Organizations soliciting student proposals for Lakes Applied Research and Outreach Grants Program

  Published on December 28, 2015

  North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations are seeking proposals from college students and individuals enrolled in or graduates of volunteer leadership training programs that focus on lake management and leadership.

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  Michigan Sea Grant Extension names Elliot Nelson to new position in the eastern Upper Peninsula

  Published on December 21, 2015

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  Michigan Clean Water Corps leads the way in helping individuals protect and manage water resources

  Published on December 14, 2015

  Technical assistance, training and grants offer a comprehensive set of resources needed to support volunteer stream monitoring efforts across the state.

• Phragmites invasions harm riparian ecology: Part 2

  Published on November 19, 2015

  Non-native invasive species increase liabilities of fires and flooding. Properties at risk of fire or flood experience reduced property value.

• Michigan Lake & Stream Associations receives the 2015 MSU Extension Key Partner Award

  Published on November 9, 2015

  Congratulations MLSA on this well-deserved recognition!

• Phragmites, invasions harm riparian property values: Part 1

  Published on November 9, 2015

  Non-native invasive Phragmites affect waterfront owner property values and related local ecosystems.

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  Microplastics continue to threaten the health of the Great Lakes

  Published on November 3, 2015

  Researchers finding that microplastics in the form of microbeads and microfibers are causing immediate and long-term impacts on aquatic life in the Great Lakes.