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Ecorse Creek cleanup leads to unexpected mussel discovery
Published on July 27, 2021
Native mussel, thought to be extirpated from the creek and surrounding waters, found by volunteer. -
Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use
Published on June 28, 2021
Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources. -
MSU’s Michigan Water School receives $100K grant from Erb Family Foundation to partner with the National Charrette Institute
Published on June 24, 2021
Water School helps local and state officials and others increase their knowledge about water management and gain access to tools and resources to help impact their local economy. -
Make a difference in your community through the virtual Conservation Stewards Program
Published on June 22, 2021
Get started as a Conservation Steward this fall, with four different local areas to choose from. -
2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan’s commercial fishing and fish processing businesses
Published on June 21, 2021
What does commercial fishing and fish processing look like in Michigan and how did the pandemic impact the industry in 2020? -
2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan Aquaculture
Published on June 11, 2021
What does aquaculture look like in Michigan and how did COVID-19 impact the industry in 2020? -
Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible
Published on June 8, 2021
Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing. -
Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!
Published on May 25, 2021
Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers. -
Help make a difference on Michigan’s inland lakes. Join the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program today!
Published on May 6, 2021
This summer, embrace the outdoors while monitoring water quality on your favorite lake. Enrollment is open through May 10, 2021. -
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!
Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area. -
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution
Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands. -
Great Lakes salmon and trout ID tips for spring fishing
Published on April 19, 2021
Mixed-bag catches are common in nearshore waters, but you might need to look closely to correctly identify your catch. -
GLANSIS partners with NOAA Central Libraries to update invasive species profiles
Published on April 17, 2021
NOAA librarians helping build advanced bibliographies and conducting in-depth literature reviews for each species profile that is due for an update. -
New GLANSIS research highlights how invasive plants compete
Published on April 7, 2021
By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes. -
Steelhead declines spur discussion of research and management options
Published on April 6, 2021
The first Steelhead Fishery Workshop addressed questions related to steelhead harvest, bag limits, stocking strategies, and diet. -
State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control
Published on April 6, 2021
Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes. -
Scenario-based shoreline planning can help improve coastal management
Published on April 6, 2021
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning. -
Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too
Published on March 28, 2021
Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby. -
Paddle for fun, exercise - and help keep Michigan's waterways free from aquatic invaders at the same time
Published on March 28, 2021
Paddlers can learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species through a free online course. -
MSU researchers engage Michigan citizen scientists in coastal monitoring and resilience efforts using drones
Published on March 22, 2021
Imagery, workshops, and surveys aim to help communities understand coastal hazards and erosion.
