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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.

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  Great Lakes fisheries educational session Jan. 28 will be held in Traverse City

  Published on January 4, 2017
  Michigan Sea Grant coordinating daylong program on issues influencing commercial fishing on the Great Lakes.

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  Better nutrient management with edge-of-field monitoring

  Published on July 19, 2015
  A new conservation program helps farmers retain crop nutrients. The 2015 deadline to apply is July 24.

• Clear lakes, happy swimming

  Published on September 17, 2015
  One action 1.4 million Michigan homeowners can do to reduce nuisance aquatic plants.

• Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The first part of this series outlines shoreline zoning ordinance goals and common provisions.

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  The “perfect invader” strikes a favorite Michigan trout stream

  Published on September 8, 2015
  The Pere Marquette River is now home to the New Zealand mudsnail - an invader that can live on damp surfaces for nearly a month, clone itself, and even pass through fish and bird guts unharmed.

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  Soak up the rain — Part 2

  Published on October 2, 2017
  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new outreach program to encourage citizen and municipalities to adopt green infrastructure practices to reduce storm water runoff.

• Why is my lake turning colors?

  Published on August 2, 2013
  Harmful algal blooms (HABs) can pose risk to people and pets. Learn to recognize HABs when recreating on Michigan inland lakes.

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Round goby

  Published on February 25, 2016
  Part 5 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes.

• The “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan’s coastal communities - Element 3: Housing opportunities

  Published on September 23, 2013
  Providing many different housing options in Great Lakes coastal and waterfront communities improves quality of life for coastal residents and provide numerous economic and environmental benefits in Great Lakes coastal communities.

• Variety of planting stock available for natural shoreline landscaping

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Depending on what type of project you are planning and how quickly you want it to fill in, select the planting stock that is right for your situation.

• What are the barriers to protecting Michigan’s inland lakes?

  Published on March 3, 2013
  Report identifies lack of local leadership as one barrier to lake management.

• Rebuilding an eroding bank on an inland lake

  Published on December 4, 2013
  Study compares two natural shoreline erosion control techniques suitable for moderate to high energy lakefront properties.

• Master naturalists consider pros and cons of dam removal in Grand Rapids

  Published on July 16, 2013
  Grand Rapids is one of many communities in Michigan where aging dams offer opportunities for habitat enhancement. An upcoming program will focus on what this might mean for fish populations.

• Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Earth Week 2013 – focus on Marine Debris

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working to reduce marine debris in the Great Lakes, and you can too!

• Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute builds local stewardship statewide

  Published on March 4, 2013
  Applications due March 30 for the 2013 Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute.

• Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online Michigan invasive species resources area can help identify and respond rapidly to invasive plants in an effort to protect Michigan’s diverse ecosystems.

• Oscoda youth Adopt-a-Beach to improve their Lake Huron coastline and community

  Published on October 14, 2013
  Oscoda Middle School students take their studies to the shores of Lake Huron, adopting a local beach to enhance Great Lakes habitats and their local community.

• Great Lakes science discoveries made with teachers aboard the R/V Lake Guardian exploring Lake Huron

  Published on July 20, 2012
  A weeklong scientific research expedition with fourteen educators to study the waters and life of Lake Huron leads to scientific discoveries and amazing educational opportunities - Part 2 of 3.

• Great Lakes provide the setting for award winning education in nationwide competition

  Published on January 23, 2013
  Michigan FutureThink “ECO H2O Preservers” team earns $10,000 for innovative project in Sixth Annual Lexus Eco Challenge