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• Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week

  Published on February 15, 2017
  March 5 through March 11, 2017, is National Groundwater Week. Celebrate this important resource by learning more about it and adopting actions to help protect it.

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  Part 2: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Exclusive natural community may be common in southern Michigan.

• MSU irrigation scheduling tool updated to include Enviro-weather data

  Published on March 10, 2015
  MSU Extension is updating their irrigation scheduling tool to automatically download weather data from MSU Enviro-weather stations for the 2015 growing season.

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  Water use of biomass crops

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Michigan State University study shows that key biomass crops use similar amounts of water as corn.

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  Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements

  Published on March 4, 2019
  Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.

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  Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

  Published on March 4, 2019
  Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.

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  Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

  Published on April 24, 2017
  Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”

• Uniform water application essential for irrigated plots and research

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Assuring Irrigation system uniformity is an essential step in conducting irrigated crop research and demonstrations.

• Are flushable bathroom products safe for sewer and septic systems?

  Published on November 21, 2013
  In recent years, the use of products such as pre-moistened "flushable" wipes have been advertised as a way to feel "cleaner" and "fresher" but most don't know they have caused damage to wastewater systems across the country.

• Two questions to diagnose a standing water problem

  Published on May 23, 2016
  With heavier rains, water may pool around buildings and cause serious damage. Ask yourself the two things to zero in on how to address the problem.

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  Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

  Published on July 8, 2016
  While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on November 3, 2013
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

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  Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline

  Published on August 18, 2015
  Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here.

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  State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

  Published on July 27, 2016
  Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals.

• Water alkalinity and pH: What they mean in regards to water quality

  Published on April 12, 2018
  Understanding the difference between alkalinity and pH and how alkaline water can affect plants is important in determining what to do to remedy possible nutritional problems.

• 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.

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  Pond plants are a vital part of a balanced aquatic ecosystem

  Published on April 2, 2018
  Plants in your pond balance your pond’s ecosystem. Aquatic plants offer food, shelter and environment for fish in ponds.

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  ‘Crude Move’ webinar series discusses transportation options for crude oil

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Series helps lay out issues, risks, interests and options.

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  Local Macomb County resident begins year of service providing environmental education and outreach

  Published on February 28, 2017
  Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to serve with MSU Extension and Michigan Sea Grant expanding outreach capacity.

• Managing household wastewater in sensitive shoreline areas

  Published on March 30, 2012
  Important recommendations for shoreline homeowners with septic systems