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Boat show attendees learn about Aquatic Nuisance Species

Published on February 26, 2013
Attendees at the 2013 Detroit Boat Show were able to participate in research and education on how smart boating practices can reduce the spread of ANS.
Great Lakes Water Safety 2018 Conference to address dangerous currents that continue to take lives

Published on March 14, 2018
Great Lakes drownings down 11 percent in 2017 – conference will focus on education, prevention and intervention to help continue trend.
New report highlights green infrastructure importance

Published on February 16, 2012
As Michigan emerges from the deep recession and economic turmoil, our green infrastructure will be an important economic development driver. A new MSU study shows that natural amenities can have a positive impact on population, income and jobs.
Inscríbase ahora para participar en el Programa Educativo de los Grandes Lagos

Published on March 1, 2016
Las lecciones dadas en el salón escolar, juntas con aquellas aprendidas en el barco escolar, promueven la responsabilidad estudiantil de la mayordomía ecológica de los Grandes Lagos.
New Detroit river international wildlife refuge gateway to be constructed

Published on February 16, 2015
The new Refuge Gateway will welcome thousands of visitors each year for outdoor recreational fishing, birding, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, wildlife observation and environmental education.
Understanding the water cycle is key to protecting Michigan’s vast water resources

Published on March 30, 2012
Groundwater, Surface Water. . . It’s All Connected!
Lake Michigan’s charter fishing industry is … remarkably stable

Published on August 23, 2017
It doesn’t make for sensational headlines, but charter fishing has been a consistent part of coastal tourism despite recent ups and downs in fishing success.
Northeast Michigan place-based education network explores Environmental-STEM learning opportunities

Published on April 4, 2017
School and community partners from the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative explore how environmental-STEM learning can support student engagement in Great Lakes stewardship.
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 2

Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s web-based Water Withdrawal Assessment tool provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues.
The ice comes in, the ice goes out. But what can happen in between?

Published on March 4, 2014
How heavy snow pack can reduce ice push on inland lake shorelines.
Great Lakes also experience seasonal temperature changes

Published on December 5, 2014
Exploring the seasonal transition within the Great Lakes. Do you know your hypolimnion from your epilimnion?
Water Policy in Michigan balances human and ecological needs

Published on February 17, 2012
Michigan applies property law and regulation to balance water uses by humans and natural systems and implement the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.
Detroit River revival

Published on September 3, 2013
Construction to begin in October at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
Paddle & Pour in Port Huron

Published on September 10, 2014
Third annual paddling event draws out record numbers to Michigan’s national water trail in St. Clair County.
Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 4

Published on October 9, 2015
Spawning a system-wide program for adaptive management of native fish spawning habitat in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.
The science behind El Niño

Published on September 25, 2015
What drives the climate phenomena with the power to impact weather across the globe.
NOAA Marine Debris Calendar celebrates student voices, student art

Published on December 14, 2016
Alpena students bring a Great Lakes perspective to the global marine debris issue.
Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2

Published on April 25, 2012
Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information.
Trawl Design Training Workshop to be conducted in early December in Ann Arbor Michigan

Published on October 4, 2013
Great Lakes fisheries managers rely on trawl surveys in their fisheries assessment programs.
County government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park.

Published on July 3, 2014
Emmet County Department of Parks & Recreation hosts Certified Natural Shoreline Professional 2014 at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga on Pickerel Lake.