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Balancing act: A policy success story in the Great Lakes
Published on February 23, 2024
Implementing the 'swish and spit' method successfully reduced the risk of AIS introductions from transoceanic ballast water. -
The cloning crayfish conundrum: A threat to the Great Lakes ecosystem
Published on February 23, 2024
While not in the Great Lakes -- yet -- its ability to outcompete native species make the marbled crayfish a significant risk to the Great Lakes. -
What is this green goo? Recognizing it may help keep pets and people safe
Published on February 6, 2024
Online webinar helps explain what harmful algal blooms are and how to recognize them. -
MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology, Bay College provide on-ramp to careers in forestry
Published on January 31, 2024
Forest Technology Certificate Program provides two-year degree, career-ready skills -
What the box tree moth quarantine means for Michigan homeowners
Published on December 13, 2023
The box tree moth quarantine has been extended to 12 Michigan counties. Here is what homeowners should know. -
Northern hardwoods study wraps up sixth growing season since harvest, 6-year findings soon to be published
Published on December 13, 2023
MSU professors Mike Walters and Gary Roloff have helped lead the collaborative project between MSU and the MDNR, addressing ways forests can be managed to create diverse tree populations. -
MSU researchers explore emerging market for mass timber in Michigan
Published on December 6, 2023
Mass timber, engineered wood known for its strength and sustainability, has been used inside and outside of Michigan more frequently over the past decade to build and design large buildings. -
MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency
Published on November 29, 2023
Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery. -
Interpreting steelhead fin clips in Michigan streams: Update for the 2024 spring run
Published on November 27, 2023
This year marks the first time that nearly all returning steelhead stocked in Michigan will have a fin clip, but out-of-state strays and stocking of unmarked rainbow trout will complicate interpretation on some rivers. -
Fish-tracking network grows strong under leadership of MSU Fisheries and Wildlife professor
Published on November 15, 2023
Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), which brings together researchers and fishery managers alike who use sound to monitor fish.