MSU Extension Natural Resources

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  Be a smart gardener and protect lakes, streams and wetlands

  Published on January 22, 2021
  Check out our new Smart Gardening for Shorelands tip sheets to learn how you can landscape with water quality in mind.

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  Make your voice count

  Published on January 22, 2021
  Learn how to influence natural resource decisions through the EmpowerU! online workshop.

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  Many circumstances during 2020 affected Michigan’s commercial fishing industry

  Published on January 20, 2021
  Pandemic and restaurant closures, fishing regulations and legislation among challenges faced.

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  Youth sessions offered during MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference

  Published on January 19, 2021
  New opportunities for youth to learn about farm safety and explore some of the nontraditional agriculture related careers.

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  MSU researchers investigate changes in the composition and structure of western forests

  Published on January 19, 2021
  Hunter Stanke is leading a team of researchers investigating how forests of the western United States have changed in response to recent shifts in disturbance regimes, climate and other environmental drivers.

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  Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society

  Published on January 12, 2021
  Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues.

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  MSU researcher receives Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant to continue lake sturgeon study

  Published on January 11, 2021
  Kim Scribner, a professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, has received a $780,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for research to restore declining lake sturgeon populations in Michigan.

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  When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?

  Published on December 22, 2020
  Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products.

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  Increasing the abundance of samurai wasp for biological control of brown marmorated stink bug

  Published on December 17, 2020
  Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show early signs of success.

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  MSU awarded USDA-NIFA grant to support Native American students in agriculture

  Published on December 16, 2020
  The $140K Growing Native American Student Pathways into Agriculture will expand opportunities and support systems for Indigenous students at MSU.