MSU Extension Natural Resources

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  Keep shorelands clean to protect frogs and toads

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish.

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  Soak up the rain with a rain garden

  Published on April 8, 2021
  Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.

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  New GLANSIS research highlights how invasive plants compete

  Published on April 7, 2021
  By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes.

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  State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control

  Published on April 6, 2021
  Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes.

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  Steelhead declines spur discussion of research and management options

  Published on April 6, 2021
  The first Steelhead Fishery Workshop addressed questions related to steelhead harvest, bag limits, stocking strategies, and diet.

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  Smart stormwater solutions for protecting your waterfront

  Published on April 1, 2021
  No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem.

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  Paddle for fun, exercise - and help keep Michigan's waterways free from aquatic invaders at the same time

  Published on March 28, 2021
  Paddlers can learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species through a free online course.

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  Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too

  Published on March 28, 2021
  Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby.

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  MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report

  Published on March 23, 2021
  Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021.

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  MSU researchers engage Michigan citizen scientists in coastal monitoring and resilience efforts using drones

  Published on March 22, 2021
  Imagery, workshops, and surveys aim to help communities understand coastal hazards and erosion.