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  Michigan insects in the garden – Week 4: Mayflies

  Published on July 2, 2020
  The brief appearance of the mayfly.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020
  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  Exploring wetlands with youth

  Published on August 27, 2019
  Are all wetlands the same? Are wetlands important? Help youth discover these unique natural resources.

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  Great Lakes Guardians

  Published on June 28, 2019
  The U.S. Coast Guard on the Great Lakes

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  Collaborative study seeks to find out how Great Lakes invaders are influencing fish diets

  Published on April 18, 2019
  Michigan State University is leading a comprehensive study of trout, salmon and walleye diets in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. This far-reaching effort would not be possible without the contributions of many partner organizations and individuals.

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  Farmers growing produce commonly eaten raw will be contacting water testing labs about new rule

  Published on November 7, 2018
  The Food Safety Modernization Act requires quantitative E. coli testing of water used on produce farms. Growers will be looking for local labs.

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  A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2

  Published on September 19, 2018
  A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies.

• Inland lake shoreline erosion control demonstrated at Kellogg Biological Station

  Published on September 19, 2018
  Updated website offers video of the rebuilding of an eroded bank on Gull Lake using encapsulated soil lift technique.

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  Invasive Species 4-H Youth Workshops set for Saginaw Bay area

  Published on June 15, 2018
  Middle and high school youth can make a difference by helping to map, remove species.

• Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension

  Published on June 15, 2018
  Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017.

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  Reducing waste one straw at a time

  Published on June 4, 2018
  Getting rid of plastic straws in the U.S. is a goal of several current social media campaigns.

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  Keep classroom pets out of the wild

  Published on June 4, 2018
  At the end of the school year, prevent the release of invasive plants and animals into the environment by following RIPPLE recommendations for proper handling and disposal.

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  Lake Superior is much more than simply a big body of water, it is an ecological engine.

  Published on June 4, 2018
  The largest fresh body of water in the world by surface area, Lake Superior, supports commerce, impacts weather, provides sporting and tourism activities and is a vital part of the world’s fresh water resource.

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  Huron-Michigan Predator Diet Study gears up for summer

  Published on June 1, 2018
  Student researchers at MSU are busy analyzing the contents of fish stomachs collected by Great Lakes anglers.

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  Life of Lake Superior program teaches youth the value of this Great Lake

  Published on May 31, 2018
  Lake Superior is much more than simply a big body of water; it is an ecological engine.

• Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week 2018

  Published on May 30, 2018
  June 2 through 10, 2018 has been designated at Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week in Michigan. There are a number of activities around Southeast Michigan to get out and enjoy these abundant resources.

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  Future Spartan already building MSU network through underwater robotics, science career exploration

  Published on May 29, 2018
  Alpena High School student assisting sturgeon science team in capturing video, data in the Black River.

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  Frogs and toads’ songs of spring

  Published on May 16, 2018
  Spring can be a noisy time in the natural world because the battles for territory and mates is often won or lost on voice.

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  Southwest Michigan pesticide collection date nears

  Published on May 10, 2018
  Unusable pesticides can be properly disposed at the upcoming southwest Michigan Clean Sweep event.

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  Videos address Lake Michigan fisheries management, prey fish, and mass marking

  Published on May 4, 2018
  In case you missed the Southern Lake Michigan Regional Fisheries Workshop, videos recap presentations on the state of Lake Michigan fisheries.