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Michigan Legislature debates microbead solutions

Published on November 2, 2015
Across region lawmakers explore options for addressing the Great Lakes’ tiniest trash problem.
2015 was a super summer on Lake St. Clair

Published on November 2, 2015
Plano Bassmaster Elite tournament and the Bass, Brew & BBQ Festival drew thousands to Lake St. Clair.
Dangerous Currents Coastal Storm project collaboration leads to safer beaches

Published on November 2, 2015
High risk Great Lakes beach areas receive water rescue equipment.
State of Lake Huron meeting in Alpena Nov. 4-5

Published on October 29, 2015
Interested in learning more about Lake Huron and helping guide its future? Check out the State of Lake Huron meeting in person or online.
Development of aquaculture in Michigan

Published on October 29, 2015
Aquaculture systems that exist or are being explored in Michigan.
Art contest helps fight marine debris

Published on October 27, 2015
Annual NOAA Marine Debris Art Contest helps K-8 students raise awareness of a growing concern.
Como evitar el transporte de especias invasoras

Published on October 26, 2015
Etapas sencillas que todos podemos usar para proteger los recursos naturales de los Grandes lagos.
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum celebrates 10th anniversary

Published on October 26, 2015
Annual event brings researchers, county government officials, environmental professionals and watershed advocacy groups together to focus on water quality and ecological health.
Young citizen scientists use iPads to combat invasive species

Published on October 21, 2015
4-H Tech Wizards map invasive plants in Bay County.
Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 5

Published on October 16, 2015
The ecology and economy of an adaptive management native fish spawning habitat in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
Students promote Lake Huron biodiversity during Charity Island excursion

Published on October 13, 2015
Au Gres-Sims elementary students team up with Great Lakes scientists to monitor threatened pitcher’s thistle and invasive phragmites plant populations on Charity Island.
Students help experts track an endangered dragonfly

Published on October 13, 2015
Hunting for the Hine’s emerald dragonfly with Great Lakes scientists offers an equally rare learning opportunity for Rogers City students.
100-year-old treaty may help resolve conflict on nuclear waste disposal near Lake Huron

Published on October 9, 2015
Part 2 in a two-part series
Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 4

Published on October 9, 2015
Spawning a system-wide program for adaptive management of native fish spawning habitat in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
100-year-old treaty may help resolve conflict on nuclear waste disposal near Lake Huron

Published on October 9, 2015
Part 1 in a two-part series.
Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 3

Published on October 8, 2015
Assessing reef success of an adaptive management native fish spawning habitat in the Detroit River.
Seafood Alliance HACCP training course to be held in December

Published on October 5, 2015
Commercial fish processors are encouraged to register for certification course.
Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 2

Published on October 5, 2015
Defining restoration goals of an adaptive management native fish spawning habitat in the Detroit River.
Clean Marina program celebrates 10 years of reducing pollution risks to Great Lakes

Published on October 2, 2015
Participating marinas implement best stewardship practices, improve water quality.
Native fish spawning habitat: It's more than just rocks in the river - Part 1

Published on September 30, 2015
An adaptive management native fish spawning habitat restoration experiment begins in the Detroit River.