Resources
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Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Rain Garden
Published on October 6, 2020
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
Resources for Farms Impacted by Flooding
Published on June 1, 2020
During times of extreme weather, resources exist for agriculture producers in Michigan. This document serves as a tool to help farmers quickly identify what resources are available and where they can be found. -
Poison Ivy in Michigan – Toxicodendron radicans and rybergii
Published on May 29, 2020
Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin (E3438) also discusses the irritant substance urushiol and nonchemical and chemical control options. -
MDNR Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Permits
Published on May 7, 2020
This information circular is provided to inform permittees and interested applicants about the regulations concerning Wildlife Damage and Nuisance Control Permits. -
MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds
Published on April 7, 2020
Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed. -
USDA Forest Insect & Disease Leaflet 162: Spongy Moth
Published on April 1, 2020
The USDA's Forest Insect and Disease Leaflet (FIDL) 162 provides information about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, affecting forest trees in the United States. -
Smart Gardening: Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on January 16, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species -
Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt
Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt. -
BeLEAF It or Not! 7: The Carbon Cycle and the Forest!
Published on June 26, 2019
Forests play a big role in Earth’s carbon cycle. Most of life consists of carbon-based molecules. Understanding the role of trees and forests contributes to a better understanding of climate change. -
BeLEAF It or Not! 9: Jack Pine - Ugly but interesting
Published on June 26, 2019
Jack pine trees and jack pine forest types are common on the poorer sandy soils of the Lake States. Few other trees and forests can successfully occupy these sites.