Resources
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At the start of 2013, significant new restrictions were placed on local governmental authority to re
Published on May 31, 2016
Guidelines for siting wind energy systems were released in December 2005 by the Michigan Energy Office in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG). -
Lakeland Report #12, "Greenbelts: A Circle of Protection for Inland Lakes"
Published on May 31, 2016
This report reviews basic standards for establishing and maintaining greenbelts, explains how greenbelts work to protect water quality, and recommended ground covers, shrubs, and trees are best in a greenbelt. -
A Consumer’s Guide to Local Food Systems and Greenhouse Gases (E3178)
Published on April 1, 2016
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Determining the Age of Fish (E1774)
Published on February 18, 2016
Knowledge about the age composition of fish populations is essential for effective management. It provides the fisheries manager with information about the condition of the fish, how long they live, their age at certain critical periods. -
White Grubs in New Sod: What Do I Do? (E0017)
Published on February 18, 2016
When new sod is put on a lawn, it is not unusual to find some white grubs in loose soil on the flat bed of the truck or in the sod as it is put down. -
Understanding the MSU Soil Test Report (E0015)
Published on February 18, 2016
Knowing the conditions of your soil is one of the most important factors in growing healthy lawn turf. -
Timber Sale Contracts (E1656)
Published on February 16, 2016
A written timber sale contract is essential to all timber sales. Both buyer and seller need the protection that only a well-written contract can provide. -
Help! My Bluegills are Stunted (E1776)
Published on February 12, 2016
The problem of stunted bluegills is one of the most often received complaints that we hear about Michigan inland pond and lake fishing. -
Turfgrass Species and Cultivar Selection (E2912)
Published on February 11, 2016
It is important to select a grass species cultivar that is well adapted to the area, able to perform well and well suited to the intended level of management. -
Ash Tree Identification (E2942)
Published on February 11, 2016
Use this guide to properly identify ash trees. Tree species resembling ash are also included.