News
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How much water is in my pond?
Published on April 8, 2024
Many times, we are required to know the water volume of our pond for various applications. This includes the size of fountains, fish carrying capacity, water treatments, and more. -
How weather affects fall colors
Published on April 8, 2024
Weather factors, particularly temperature and moisture, can affect the display of fall colors across Michigan. -
Be careful what you flush
Published on April 8, 2024
Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating spongy moth caterpillars next spring
Published on April 8, 2024
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Invasive plants got your goat?
Published on April 5, 2024
Enjoy a field tour to learn how using goats for invasive plant control can help restore native ecosystems. -
Balsam woolly adelgid found in Michigan
Published on April 2, 2024
Balsam woolly adelgid is a threat to fir trees throughout Michigan. -
Annual Great Lakes Day conference videos share info on PFAS in the Great Lakes, marine debris and more!
Published on April 1, 2024
A playlist of individual recorded sessions are available at the Michigan Sea Grant YouTube site. -
Virtual Master Composter Course teaches composting
Published on March 28, 2024
Take a virtual deep dive into gaining the skills of basics of composting from the comfort of your own home. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper
Published on March 26, 2024
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.