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Michigan irrigation costs and supplies enhance farm sustainability

Published on August 15, 2014
Irrigation water costs and availability in Michigan are considerably different than California in 2014.
Biodiversity Is … Youth voices on biodiversity conservation to be shared through film

Published on January 24, 2017
Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more.
How much ice should we expect to see on the Great Lakes this winter?

Published on November 23, 2016
Last really big ice cover winter for the Great Lakes was 2013-2014 where over 92% of the Lakes were frozen over.
Farming for Fish? Webinar will explore how to get started

Published on February 16, 2017
Webinar series for beginning farmers includes an overview of this fast-growing business sector.
New study tests temperature in live wells

Published on December 28, 2015
Many catch-and-release fishing tournaments require anglers to hold fish on board for hours at a time, but do live wells get too hot for fish?
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 2

Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us some common problems which should be corrected in zoning.
Setting the record straight on alligator gar and Asian carp

Published on August 31, 2016
Reintroduction of gar has nothing to do with Asian carp, Illinois DNR says.
Invasive Phragmites australis: What is it and why is it a problem?

Published on November 22, 2013
Invasive Phragmites australis is changing many Michigan wetlands—and not for the better.
Lake Huron Fisheries Workshops explore lake's status, health, trends and fishing opportunities

Published on March 14, 2017
Registration now open for four free workshops to be held in April.
'Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle' is a must-see art exhibit for Great Lakes lovers

Published on April 11, 2018
Paintings reveal the hidden life beneath the beautiful inland seas.
Responsible and sustainable travel - Is it here to stay?

Published on March 5, 2017
Annual report reveals continuing growth and interest in responsible travel around the world.
Youth are talking about water quality in northeast Michigan – Part 1

Published on May 18, 2015
Youth are learning about and engaging in monitoring and discussing water quality across northeast Michigan.
Pasture ponds, horses and algae. Oh my!

Published on April 4, 2018
Protect your livestock from potential illness carried in pasture ponds. Protect pasture ponds from erosion and contamination caused by livestock.
Fast facts on Lake Michigan salmon and trout

Published on August 26, 2016
Fisheries managers issued a new proposal to reduce stocking of Chinook salmon and lake trout. Anglers should get the facts before deciding how to react.
Groundwater models teach all ages about the water cycle, and how water and pollutants travel

Published on November 30, 2012
Using a watershed or groundwater model simulator makes it easier to teach about water and geology beneath our feet.
Visualize lake level changes with new web tool

Published on July 1, 2015
Lake Level Viewer demonstrated by NOAA in Traverse City.
Fourth Shoreline & Shallows Conference furthers natural shoreline efforts

Published on April 15, 2015
Strong speaker line-up addresses multiple issues during MSU’s Ag and Natural Resources Week.
What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?

Published on October 27, 2016
Mass marking of Chinook salmon sheds new light on the relative importance of Chinook salmon stocked in Michigan.
Climate science, Part 2

Published on December 14, 2015
Climate Science Principle 1: The sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system.
Maintaining your storm water management pond

Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management ponds require regular maintenance to insure they function properly. Poorly maintained ponds can reduce their ability to control flooding and/or prevent pollution.