College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  New water safety campaigns aim to prevent tragedy

  Published on May 29, 2015
  Be Current Smart and Play it Safe in the Water help educate summer season swimmers about the importance of water safety.

• Michigan and Ontario groups earn prestigious Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award

  Published on January 17, 2014
  International collaboration along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers leads to ecosystem restoration and exemplary partnerships.

• Regulating keyhole development

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Riparian lots that grant keyhole access to others may create impacts that threaten health, safety, and welfare. Local governments have the legal basis to regulate such activities.

• Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 2

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Some highlights from 4th Triennial Conference on National Working Waterfronts and Waterways

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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.

• Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?

  Published on January 10, 2014
  Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan.

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  Water School workshop set for Feb. 27-28, 2019, in southeast Michigan; new scholarships available

  Published on February 7, 2019
  Elected and appointed officials from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties eligible for full scholarship to attend.

• Alpena youth combat invasive species to recover and enhance Bagley Creek

  Published on January 13, 2014
  Collaborating with conservation partners, Alpena students research water quality, remove invasive species, and seek to restore stream bank habitats of Bagley Creek and beyond.

• Tips for marketing your charter fishing business

  Published on November 8, 2013
  Word of mouth and online resources are the top sources of information used by charter boat clients when booking a trip. Creating positive experiences, partnering with other businesses in your community and using social media can help to spread the word.

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  Protecting Water Quality Was Focus of the 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference at SVSU

  Published on July 18, 2014
  John Austin declared that Blue is the New Green when it comes to economic development during his plenary address at the 2014 Saginaw Bay Watershed Conference on June 12, 2014, at Saginaw Valley State University.

• 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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  Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 2

  Published on October 4, 2016
  Fall fish migration in full swing at Boardman River Weir/James Price Trap and Harvest Facility.

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  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students

  Published on August 3, 2015
  Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan.

• Get out and fish this weekend!

  Published on June 6, 2013
  The summer free fishing weekend in Michigan is June 8-9 with lots of fun fishing events to choose from including The Rivertown Detroit Kids Fishing Fest at Milliken State Park from 8am-noon.

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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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  Blue views associated with improved mental well-being

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Michigan's Great Lakes, inland lakes, rivers and waterfalls may soothe troubled souls.

• Lake Improvement Boards: A local approach to inland lake protection

  Published on March 24, 2013
  New manual offers guidance on forming a lake improvement board. Manual is free and available to download.

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  Asian carp eaten by bass, but some carp are more vulnerable than others to native species

  Published on February 24, 2015
  Silver and bighead carp both pose a risk to the Great Lakes, but new research suggests that the “flying” silver carp may be better at avoiding native predators.

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  Planning & Zoning Center at MSU publishes new guidebook on rural water quality protection

  Published on April 4, 2013
  The Planning and Zoning Center at MSU (PZC), a part of the Land Policy Institute, has developed a new planning and zoning guidebook for use by local government officials in very rural parts of Michigan.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $19,800 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on February 14, 2021
  Seven projects received funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment.