Bindu Bhakta
bhaktabi@msu.edu
Cellphone: 248-396-9777
MSU Extension
Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Education
Oakland County Extension Office
Water Resource Management and Education
Coverage Area
Authored Articles
- Wild turkeys: A Michigan conservation success story, November 26, 2019
- Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP), August 6, 2019
- 2019 Introduction to Lakes registration now available, December 6, 2018
- It’s time to clean, drain, dry and dispose!, April 6, 2018
- Michigan Swimmer’s Itch Partnership presents results of 2017 control efforts, March 20, 2018
- How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?, January 2, 2018
- Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes, January 2, 2018
- Learn about Michigan’s lakes online, September 19, 2017
- Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month, July 11, 2017
- Conference to discuss threats to Michigan inland lakes and streams, March 28, 2017
- Workshop offers options for protecting shorelines, March 1, 2017
- Learning by doing: Lake and river protection, December 27, 2016
- Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind, December 27, 2016
- Statewide lake organizations soliciting student proposals for 2017 Lake Research Student Grants Prog, December 22, 2016
- Everything you need to know about the upcoming Introduction to Lakes course, August 8, 2016
- Explore Michigan's inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month, July 12, 2016
- Workshop emphasizes the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, March 3, 2016
- Early bird registration rate for the 2016 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention ends March 15, March 1, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day seven, February 27, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day six, February 26, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day five, February 25, 2016
- Testing drinking water for lead in homes, February 24, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day four, February 24, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day three, February 23, 2016
- National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day two, February 22, 2016
- North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations fund research, December 28, 2015
- Organizations soliciting student proposals for Lakes Applied Research and Outreach Grants Program, December 28, 2015
- Science leadership: A formula for successful lake protection and management is the focus of the 2016, December 28, 2015
- When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree, December 18, 2015
- Detention Pond guidebook offers private owners advice on proper maintenance, December 17, 2015
- Michigan Natural Features Inventory program highlights Michigan’s Great Lakes Coastal region, December 15, 2015
- Michigan Clean Water Corps leads the way in helping individuals protect and manage water resources, December 14, 2015
- Microplastics continue to threaten the health of the Great Lakes, November 3, 2015
- What can you do to help protect your lake?, September 30, 2015
- Woody debris in urban watersheds - Not so cut and dried, September 1, 2015
- Army of volunteers put state's frogs in good hands, August 31, 2015
- Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students, August 3, 2015
- Introduction to Lakes course coming soon to a computer near you, July 17, 2015
- Explore Michigan’s inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month, July 8, 2015
- 2015 Lake and Stream Leaders Institute seeking those who wish to learn how to be effective stewards, March 15, 2015
- Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of maintaining septic systems, March 4, 2015
- Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is the focus of an upcoming forum and lecture, March 4, 2015
- Michigan Lake and Stream Association’s 54th Annual Conference to be held May 1-2 in Boyne Falls, February 27, 2015
- Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, February 25, 2015
- Michigan aquatic invasive species featured during February 22-28 National Invasive Species Awareness, February 22, 2015
- Lake Research Grants Program from Michigan chapter of the North American Lake Management Society, December 31, 2014
- Backpack resource helps translate Michigan’s complex landscape into describable natural communities, December 29, 2014
- U.S. National Climate Assessment reports on the science of climate change and its impacts, December 16, 2014
- Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute is seeking applications for their Class of 2015, December 11, 2014
- Delving into the secret lives of frogs and toads, October 30, 2014
- A day in the life of the permanently grinning Blanding’s Turtle, a Michigan protected species, October 29, 2014
- State of Michigan announces details of the 2014 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, October 29, 2014
- Scientists in search of healthy native ash trees in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio counties, October 29, 2014
- Now is the time to get familiar with resources available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory, October 22, 2014
- Aquatic invasive species: the “greatest threat to Michigan’s tourism industry”, August 8, 2014
- Clean, drain and dry recreational equipment to help prevent the introduction and spread of AIS, August 8, 2014
- A Certified Natural Shoreline Professional can help you understand a shoreline’s erosion potential, July 30, 2014
- Check out the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s Shoreline Educator Network, July 30, 2014
- Take a few minutes to learn about your lake by visiting the Michigan Natural Shoreline website, July 30, 2014
- Plan a road trip to a Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership demonstration site for shoreline ideas, July 30, 2014
- Implementing shoreline landscaping requires pre-planning, December 31, 2013
- Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species, December 31, 2013
- Variety of planting stock available for natural shoreline landscaping, December 31, 2013
- Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment, December 31, 2013
- Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality, December 30, 2013
- Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society offers free membership, December 30, 2013
- You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think, December 27, 2013
- Michigan Inland Lake Partnership Conference offers ways to learn about inland lakes, December 20, 2013
- Michigan Watersheds and how our actions influence water quality, December 19, 2013
- Are flushable bathroom products safe for sewer and septic systems?, November 21, 2013
- Plugging an abandoned well is the right thing to do for your health, safety and the environment, November 5, 2013
- Is nitrate a potential contaminant in your drinking water supply?, November 4, 2013
- Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site, November 3, 2013
- Is arsenic a potential contaminant in your drinking water supply?, November 3, 2013
- Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system, October 31, 2013
- Now is the time to learn your plants and explore opportunities for citizen science on your lake, October 28, 2013
- Lake communities, organizations can partner to protect lakes, March 1, 2013
- Bountiful inland lakes make Michigan a water wonderland, but they need protection, February 23, 2013
- Winter is a great time to begin planning shoreline projects, December 18, 2012
- Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems, December 12, 2012
- Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership reaches homeowners through Shoreline Educator Network, December 5, 2012
- Groundwater models teach all ages about the water cycle, and how water and pollutants travel, November 30, 2012
- Home site assessments protect water quality, November 29, 2012
- Michigan Green Schools Program is fun, encourages students to explore their inner “green”, November 15, 2012
- Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available, November 9, 2012
- Know your lake plants — get out on your lake and sample!, September 20, 2012
- Best Control Practice Guides available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory, September 10, 2012
- Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers comprehensive inland lake shorelines information, September 10, 2012
- Protect the water quality of your water well, July 27, 2012
- To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers, July 24, 2012
- Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator, July 5, 2012
- Alternatives to conventional septic systems to treat on-site wastewater, June 27, 2012
- Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home, June 22, 2012
- Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury, June 22, 2012
- Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet, May 3, 2012
- At-home soil-test kit makes lawn and garden maintenance simple and effective, April 30, 2012
- Managing household wastewater in sensitive shoreline areas, March 30, 2012
- Understanding the water cycle is key to protecting Michigan’s vast water resources, March 30, 2012
- Workshop emphasizes the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, February 16, 2012