MSU Extension Natural Resources

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  Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers

  Published on May 26, 2022
  Didymo, a nuisance alga known as rock snot, could be trouble for the treasured trout fishery in the Upper Manistee River.

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  Drive-by botany: Purple dead-nettle and Morrow’s honeysuckle

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-May 2022.

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  CSUS alumna makes parks and recreation more accessible for all

  Published on May 20, 2022
  Kate Gille works to tell the story of local parks and why parks should be accessible for everyone.

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  MSU-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions.

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  How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.

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  New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer.

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  Keep watch for the invasive box tree moth in 2022

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Monitoring and detection efforts continue to ensure box tree moth does not find a home in Michigan.

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  Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak.

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

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  Pursuing agricultural education to inspire future generations

  Published on May 9, 2022
  Zoey Zupin shares why she is pursuing Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education and her goals to inspire future generations as an educator.