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  Corrientes peligrosas en los Grandes Lagos

  Published on November 11, 2015
  Consejos para disfrutar con seguridad nuestras bellas playas.

• Public Advisory Councils’ role in the Great Lakes

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Public Advisory Councils are organized in each Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes to help identify problems and implement strategies for improvement.

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  Avoid “winter kill” in your pond

  Published on February 26, 2015
  This winter there were more than the usual number of sub-zero days; many backyard and garden ponds will be completely frozen over which can cause winter kill of pond fish and hibernating creatures.

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  Aliens invade Traverse City’s Visitor Center in September

  Published on August 28, 2015
  Display to feature live sea lampreys and showcase other invasive species to the Great Lakes.

• Mystery of the Great Lakes buffalo

  Published on December 26, 2013
  Not all buffalo roam the plains. Large rivers and productive lakes are the habitat of an entirely different kind of buffalo. Bigmouth buffalo, smallmouth buffalo, and black buffalo are rare in the Great Lakes region, their origins remain somewhat obscure.

• What you should know before buying or selling live aquatic organisms

  Published on August 26, 2014
  A number of federal and state laws limit the sale and movement of certain aquatic invasive species. These laws are now summarized in fact sheets from the National Sea Grant Law Center.

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  Catching salmon in open water

  Published on May 29, 2014
  Great Lakes anglers have developed a variety of specialized tackle and techniques for targeting salmon. Choosing the right lure is only part of the puzzle. The correct speed is also critical to providing the right action to trigger a strike.

• Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 1

  Published on July 2, 2013
  Village of Paw Paw hosts Certified Natural Shoreline Professional 2013.

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  Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind

  Published on December 27, 2016
  Michigan State University Creative Services video highlights the importance of managing septic systems to protect water quality.

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  Six-foot fish are swimming in west Michigan rivers, but fishing for them is off limits

  Published on May 14, 2014
  Lake sturgeons are magnificent prehistoric fish that spawn in the Manistee, Muskegon, Grand and Kalamazoo rivers of west Michigan. They are also protected and vulnerable to illegal fishing.

• Achieving the “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan coastal communities - Introduction

  Published on September 10, 2013
  Great Lakes coastal communities in Michigan face unique challenges that require understanding how the economy, environment, and the cultural and civic aspects of society are connected to one another.

• Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 2

  Published on July 9, 2013
  Village of Paw Paw partners with Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership, provides professional development for Village employees and gains a natural shoreline demonstration site on Maple Lake.

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  Rise and fall: Lakes Michigan-Huron reach highest level since 1998 in June 2014

  Published on July 14, 2014
  Lake level fluctuations are normal during the year, and year-to-year. Just how much fluctuation can be expected this year in Lakes Michigan and Huron?

• Best Control Practice Guides available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory

  Published on September 10, 2012
  Comprehensive resources are available to help those trying to combat some of Michigan’s nastiest invasive plants.

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  En el corazón de los Grandes Lagos

  Published on February 26, 2016
  Michigan Sea Grant

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  National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Yellow floating heart

  Published on February 24, 2016
  Part 4 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes.

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  Lake Erie toxic algal bloom topic of December 5 session at Michigan State University

  Published on November 18, 2014
  Although not the most appetizing topic, McNALMS’ annual Lunch and Learn Seminar will host national expert on the “perfect storm” that shut down Toledo’s water supply.

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  Lake Erie impairment designation: What it means for farmers

  Published on April 11, 2017
  Farmers must be proactive and move quickly to implement conservation practices in the watershed.

• Great Lakes paddling safety in 2013

  Published on May 28, 2013
  As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes they need to keep these safety tips in mind.

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  Teachers can take to the sea with NOAA

  Published on November 1, 2017
  For more than 25 years, teachers have traveled aboard NOAA research vessels around the world through the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. Applications for 2018 are now being accepted!