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Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?

Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Leadership Academy celebrates 2025 graduating cohort and honors statewide alumni of the Leadership Advancement Program

Published on March 6, 2025
The Leadership Advancement Program is a rigorous, year-long experience for leaders dedicated to empowering their communities and organizations for the common good.
Reuniting fire and oak: A unique partnership for sustaining Michigan’s oak forests

Published on February 20, 2025
A new partnership helps shed light on the benefits of prescribed fire for Michigan’s oak forests.
Hunting antler sheds: A fun and informative winter pastime

Published on January 29, 2025
Finding deer sheds is a great way to get outside and enjoy winter while learning valuable information about the deer in your area.
New perspectives: Understanding ecological restoration while on the water

Published on January 29, 2025
Conservation Stewards Program participants from Macomb County kayaked the Clinton River Spillway to experience ecological restoration projects up close.
Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

Published on January 14, 2025
Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.
Advances on managing spotted wing drosophila with entomopathogenic nematodes

Published on January 8, 2025
Biological control agents, mainly entomopathogenic nematodes, are a great alternative to chemical insecticides for managing spotted wing drosophila.
This holiday season, give the gift of fish and wildlife habitat

Published on December 20, 2024
Learn more about what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Participating in a planned burn

Published on December 20, 2024
Planned or prescribed burns can provide wildlife habitat benefits, such as combatting invasive species and assisting in habitat restoration.