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Two steps forward for nature and wildlife

Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?
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?
Michigan Sea Grant Extension names Elliot Nelson to new position in the eastern Upper Peninsula

Published on December 21, 2015
Elliot Nelson, an Upper Peninsula native, has been chosen to fill a new Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator position in the eastern U.P. He will begin his new position in May 2016.
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 property values: Part 1

Published on November 9, 2015
Non-native invasive Phragmites affect waterfront owner property values and related local ecosystems.
Michigan Lake & Stream Associations receives the 2015 MSU Extension Key Partner Award

Published on November 9, 2015
Congratulations MLSA on this well-deserved recognition!
Two BMPs are better than one

Published on September 30, 2015
How to boost the effectiveness of your farm’s nutrient management.
What can you do to help protect your lake?

Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds.
Will they restore the lake on their own?

Published on September 30, 2015
Lakefront property owners know they can make a difference through their actions.
Clear lakes, happy swimming

Published on September 17, 2015
One action 1.4 million Michigan homeowners can do to reduce nuisance aquatic plants.