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Build your own seeded coir logs for use in shoreline restoration? Part 1

Published on June 21, 2022
This novel approach to restoring shorelines with native plant seeds secured in homemade coir logs is being tested on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
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.
Take cues from nature to bring wildlife to your lake’s shoreline

Published on July 1, 2021
Create habitat along shorelines to support healthy lake ecosystems.
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices

Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment.
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution

Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands.
Appreciate your lake

Published on July 28, 2020
Celebrate lakes appreciation month by expanding your lake knowledge.
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.
MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds

Published on April 7, 2020
Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed.
Lakes in the offseason: A look under the ice

Published on January 2, 2020
Learn about lakes this winter with Introduction to Lakes Online.
Water gardeners beware: Keep nature and your landscape separate

Published on June 27, 2017
Safely add water features to your yard without adding risks to the environment.
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?

Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights.
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?

Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean?
Smart Soils: What You Can Do to Reduce Phosphorus

Published on May 10, 2016
Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in many fertilizers and is a necessary element for healthy plant growth.
Help! My Bluegills are Stunted

Published on February 12, 2016
The problem of stunted bluegills is one of the most often received complaints that we hear about Michigan inland pond and lake fishing.
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake

Published on November 23, 2015
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake: A Comparison of Traditional and Prefabricated Encapsulated Soil Lifts
Exploring the Prairie Fen Wetlands of Michigan

Published on November 11, 2015
A textbook that covers the details of Prairie Fen wetlands of Michigan.
Managing Michigan Ponds for Sports Fishing

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.
Considering Aquatic Ecosystems: The Basis for Michigan's 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.
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training Manual

Published on October 28, 2015
Michigan’s abundance of inland lakes provides seasonal and year-round waterfront living for many Michigan citizens.
Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of Aquatic Plants of Michigan (WQ55)

Published on October 27, 2015
A Citizen's Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of the Common Rooted Aquatic Plants of Michigan Lakes