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  Grow your appreciation for Michigan’s inland lakes with the Introduction to Lakes Online course

  Published on November 17, 2021
  The award-winning inland lakes course will be back in session in January 2022.

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  Freshwater mussels of Michigan

  Published on September 9, 2022
  Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.

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  Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan

  Published on November 24, 2021
  Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists.

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  How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.

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  MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator

  Published on January 19, 2022
  Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.

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  Be a smart gardener and protect lakes, streams and wetlands

  Published on January 22, 2021
  Check out our new Smart Gardening for Shorelands tip sheets to learn how you can landscape with water quality in mind.

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  A look below the ice at fish behavior

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Learn more about lake ecology with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course.

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  Why do we care about Chara?

  Published on November 4, 2025
  Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory.