News

Avoid “winter kill” in your pond

Published on February 26, 2015
This winter there were more than the usual number of sub-zero days; many backyard and garden ponds will be completely frozen over which can cause winter kill of pond fish and hibernating creatures.
Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes

Published on February 25, 2015
Winter is the time to learn how to create, restore and manage natural shorelines to promote water quality and encourage wildlife.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Bloody red shrimp

Published on February 25, 2015
Learn more about the bloody red shrimp, an aquatic invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do about it.
2015 Earth Day celebrates 45th anniversary

Published on February 25, 2015
April 22, 2015, marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to promote awareness about air and water pollution in your community.
Concerned about microplastics in Michigan waterways? Do your part – with a little elbow grease

Published on February 25, 2015
Microplastics are emerging as a water quality concern. A simple, no-cost way to reduce the amount of microplastics entering the environment is staring us in the face.
Asian carp eaten by bass, but some carp are more vulnerable than others to native species

Published on February 24, 2015
Silver and bighead carp both pose a risk to the Great Lakes, but new research suggests that the “flying” silver carp may be better at avoiding native predators.
Asian carp being eaten by native fish, new studies find

Published on February 24, 2015
Asian carp are showing up in the diets of some native fish. This is encouraging news for big rivers that carp have already invaded, but it does not change the fact that the Great Lakes are at great risk of invasion.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Parrot feather

Published on February 24, 2015
Learn more about the parrot feather, an aquatic invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do about it.
Asian carp chili or carp burgers, anyone?

Published on February 24, 2015
Although Asian carp filets are too bony for most U.S. consumers, boneless minced carp can be used as healthy stand-in for ground beef in some recipes. A recent University of Missouri blind taste test found that Asian carp rated higher than catfish.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Northern snakehead fish

Published on February 23, 2015
Learn more about the northern snakehead fish, an aquatic invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do about it.