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• A Journey through the Straits

  Published on June 21, 2013
  Exploring the Detroit River on a Summer Discovery Cruise.

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  Los Cruceros de Descubrimiento del Verano

  Published on May 19, 2016
  Ya se están aceptando inscripciones para la temporada de los Cruceros de Descubrimiento del Verano.

• Lakefront property owners can protect dragonflies as they reduce mosquito populations

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Lakefront property owners who protect and preserve near-shore aquatic plant communities reduce mosquito populations while providing ideal habitats for Mich. dragonflies.

• The Alcona Fall Color Tour is about more than fall colors

  Published on October 13, 2013
  Outside of the spectacular color landscape and beautiful autumn weather, bus tour participants were offered an inside view of their community from a unique perspective – their finite water system.

• Understanding options for stopping Asian carp in the Great Lakes

  Published on January 16, 2014
  Eight options for aquatic nuisance species prevention are listed in the recent GLMRIS report. Two of these involve dams that would restore the natural divide between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins in Chicago.

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  Bob-lo Island setting makes for a fun summer read

  Published on August 24, 2015
  Former MSU extension educator pens third Great Lakes book.

• Teachers explore Lake Huron during shipboard science workshop aboard the R/V Lake Guardian

  Published on July 11, 2012
  Join fourteen educators as they investigate the waters and ecology of Lake Huron aboard the R/V Lake Guardian in the first of a three part article series - Part 1 of 3.

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  Northeast Michigan explores the National Marine Sanctuaries System

  Published on April 20, 2017
  Families engaged in science while exploring NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuaries System.

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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.