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What is chronic wasting disease?

Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease has been detected in many Michigan counties. Know the facts so that you can help slow the spread.
Chronic wasting disease: What is a prion?

Published on May 19, 2020
Chronic wasting disease is a neurological disease that affects cervids such deer, elk and moose and is caused by a prion.
Regrow milkweed for monarchs: A citizen science study

Published on May 15, 2020
If you have a patch of milkweed and some time, you can help study how to best conserve monarch butterflies.
Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

Published on May 12, 2020
Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.
Giant wasps aren’t coming for you

Published on May 8, 2020
Facts about the giant invasive hornet.
MSU and U.S. Army work to improve wastewater treatment facilities on military bases

Published on May 8, 2020
The $1.3 million grant was awarded to Michigan State University and the U.S. Army to convert blackwater and organic food wastes into potable water and renewable energy.
Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

Published on April 26, 2020
Part 3: Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.
Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

Published on April 24, 2020
Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.
Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education

Published on April 22, 2020
Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers.
Stay home and explore the Great Lakes with the HOMES@Homes series

Published on April 18, 2020
This series features fun-filled family friendly videos and hands-on activities highlighting different Great Lakes content.