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2018 National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Published on February 25, 2018
Part 1: Learn more about invasive species and what you can do to help fight this problem in Michigan. -
Learn more about declining Great Lakes prey fish populations
Published on February 22, 2018
A cross-basin overview reviews status and trends of prey fish from 1978 to 2016. -
Great Lakes sea lamprey control is critical
Published on February 15, 2018
If not kept in check invasive sea lamprey populations would increase quickly. -
Lake Superior water levels nearing monthly record highs
Published on February 12, 2018
Shoreline erosion and coastal damages likely. Water will also make its way down through the other Great Lakes, too. -
MSU grad's work in Northeast Michigan will support place-based stewardship education
Published on February 6, 2018
A childhood filled with beach trips, nature camps, and Ranger Rick magazines helped Hannah Hazewinkel choose her career path early on. -
Learn about Great Lakes ice cover, new invasive species, and how poop-sniffing dogs help beaches
Published on February 5, 2018
Great Lakes Conference on March 6 considers opportunities, challenges facing Michigan's important resource. -
Great Lakes net-pen aquaculture -- real and perceived risks to the environment
Published on January 21, 2018
Michigan Sea Grant addresses environmental issues surrounding net-pen aquaculture in the Great Lakes at recent Annual No-Spills Conference. -
Global pressures on water is greatest issue facing the future of the Great Lakes, scientist believes
Published on January 21, 2018
Regier credits MSU with helping to build cooperative network of fisheries scientists -
Youth voices on Great Lakes, marine sanctuaries and more shared through film
Published on January 21, 2018
Thunder Bay International Film Festival explores Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension welcomes new educator to Saginaw Bay region
Published on January 17, 2018
Meaghan Gass excited to help build capacity, collaboration among groups in area. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues on tap at Michigan Fish Producers Association Conference
Published on January 5, 2018
Michigan Sea Grant Extension’s free daylong event offers sessions on lake water levels, whitefish stocks, cisco restoration, safety and more. -
What happens to my lake water quality monitoring data in a world of big data?
Published on December 18, 2017
Citizen scientists collect valuable information to be used by researchers, policy-makers and natural resources managers. -
National Parks of the Great Lakes — Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Published on December 15, 2017
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on mighty Lake Superior provides incredible recreational opportunities. -
Students find winter is a perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator garden project
Published on December 15, 2017
Alcona first-grade students spend day learning and preparing for their part in creating library garden. -
Great Lakes waves can make lake viewing dangerous
Published on December 13, 2017
Don’t get swept away this winter while sightseeing near the Great Lakes. -
New book about amphibians and reptiles a good read
Published on December 12, 2017
"Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region, Revised Edition" offers readers a glimpse into the world of herpetofauna -
National Parks of the Great Lakes should be on your bucket list
Published on December 11, 2017
U.S., Canada have each preserved lakeshores and parks of these beautiful natural resources. -
Christmas Bird Counts happening across Michigan soon
Published on December 10, 2017
The longest running citizen science project in the world celebrates its 118th year. -
Alpena students’ project yields more than 1,000 pounds of invasive frogbit
Published on December 6, 2017
First- and fifth-grade students remove invasive species from Great Lakes watershed, clean up along the Thunder Bay River -- and captured it all on film. -
MSU prof seeks crowdfunding support for Great Lakes fish diet research
Published on November 29, 2017
You can be a part of this important study by donating to support student researchers analyzing stomach samples from Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.