News

Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

Published on August 1, 2024
Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!
Butterfly gardening basics

Published on August 1, 2024
Creating a safe haven to attract butterflies can be a joyful hobby that is good for the environment. Here are some key tips for butterfly gardening success.
You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think

Published on July 21, 2024
Trace your potential impacts on water resources by visualizing how water flows from your local area and throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems

Published on July 21, 2024
Understanding the five distinct lake zones and the habitats they provide is key to restoring or maintaining lake ecosystem health.
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home

Published on July 21, 2024
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources.
Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality

Published on July 21, 2024
Recognizing point and nonpoint source pollution is the first step to helping to protect Michigan’s water resources.
Broadleaf helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on July 18, 2024
Updated methods for combating broadleaf helleborine.
Is that an invasive crayfish in your fish tank?

Published on July 11, 2024
Use the new Great Lakes Almanac to Invasive Crayfish to learn more about pesky crustacean invaders and how to identify them.
Two Detroit-area educators will join week-long Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Erie

Published on July 2, 2024
Metroparks outreach interpreter, and Pontiac biology teacher, among 15 from Great Lakes region chosen to participate.
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new coastal resilience Extension educator

Published on June 25, 2024
Kat Cameron serving as regional liaison for Sea Grant and NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory.