Resources

Managing Michigan Ponds for Sports Fishing (E1554)

Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin is primarily for the present or prospective owner of a Michigan pond where the main goal is sport fishing—for the owner, his or her family, and a few friends.
Between Land and Lake: Michigan's Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands (E2902)

Published on November 10, 2015
Imagine flying over the shoreline of western Lake Erie and seeing a mile-wide swath of grasses and bulrushes rippling in the winds. As the plane passes, thousands of waterfowl rise and take flight to a distant edge of the marsh.
Don't Pick Poison: When Gathering Mushrooms for Food in Michigan (E2777)

Published on November 10, 2015
The ultimate decision whether to eat a wild mushroom is yours. MSU, the Michigan Department of Public Health, the authors of the publication and those contributing to the subject assume no responsibility for the safety or well-being of mushroom collectors.
Identifying Trees of Michigan (E2332)

Published on November 10, 2015
Forests are an important feature of the Michigan landscape. Nearly 18 million acres or essentially 50 percent of the land area of the state are occupied by forest vegetation.
May is Morel Month in Michigan (E2755)

Published on November 10, 2015
Don't go into the woods without this priceless help in identifying edible morels and those not recommended for eating. Michigan is famous for its morel lands and this booklet will help you identify safe morels and the 8 species unsafe for eating.
Considering Aquatic Ecosystems: The Basis for Michigan's New Water Withdrawal Assessment Proc.(WQ60)

Published on November 9, 2015
In 2008, the Michigan Legislature enacted historic new laws to manage large quantity water withdrawals using hydrologic and ecological sciences as the framework for policy development.
Exotic Forest Pests: Let's Keep Them Out of Michigan (CANR559)

Published on November 9, 2015
By being alert you can help keep these damaging pests from invading our state.
Forest Types of Michigan: Red Pine (E3202-9)

Published on November 4, 2015
Red Pine describes the composition, distribution and ecology of red pine forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
Forest Types of Michigan: Swamp Conifer (E3202-8)

Published on November 4, 2015
Swamp Conifer describes the composition, distribution and ecology of swamp conifer forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.
Forest Types of Michigan: Northern White-Cedar (E3202-7)

Published on November 4, 2015
Northern White-Cedar describes the composition, distribution and ecology of northern white-cedar forests, and highlights management, forest health and wildlife habitat issues.