News

Why do we care about Chara?

Published on November 4, 2025
Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory.
Stories offer rich history of the Great Lakes’ legacy

Published on November 3, 2025
Transportation of goods, shipwrecks, commercial and recreational fishing, all tell the tale of human connection to the water.
Getting Hooked on Fishing in Saginaw Bay

Published on October 27, 2025
Annual camps help create next generation of Great Lakes stewards, improve fishing knowledge and skills. They help youth connect to their local waterways and learn the importance of clean water and a healthy fishery.
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.
MSU AgBioResearch complements university’s One Team, One Health approach

Published on October 15, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch partners with MSU colleges to advance research that promotes the interconnectedness of human, plant, animal and environmental health.
New field guide to aquatic invasive plants in Michigan released by MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams

Published on September 30, 2025
This new resource serves as a practical guide to identifying and reporting aquatic invasive plants in lakes, streams, and ponds.
Fall color comes early

Published on September 23, 2025
Droughty conditions across much of lower Michigan have accelerated the fall color timeline.
Michigan educators bring back rich memories, experiences from Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan

Published on September 23, 2025
Both encourage others to apply for next year’s Lake Superior immersion program.
Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy

Published on September 19, 2025
Most farmers enjoy the wildlife that resides on their farms. However, when deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate.
Flipping your kayak or paddleboard in open water not always a laughing matter

Published on September 19, 2025
Knowing basic safety skills will help paddlers stay safe no matter what type of water they venture on.