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  Water Quality

  MSU Extension works with community leaders to create water-protection strategies, landowners and industry to reduce risks of water pollution, and state agencies to develop water quality information systems.

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• 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.

• 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.

• Rebuilding an eroding bank on an inland lake

  Published on December 4, 2013
  Study compares two natural shoreline erosion control techniques suitable for moderate to high energy lakefront properties.

• Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Earth Week 2013 – focus on Marine Debris

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working to reduce marine debris in the Great Lakes, and you can too!

• Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute builds local stewardship statewide

  Published on March 4, 2013
  Applications due March 30 for the 2013 Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.

• Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online Michigan invasive species resources area can help identify and respond rapidly to invasive plants in an effort to protect Michigan’s diverse ecosystems.

• Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

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  Protect your septic system from large party gatherings

  Published on December 19, 2018
  Additional water inputs from bathroom use during a large party without pre-planning can cause an unwanted surprise for your guests.

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  AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December

  Published on October 3, 2016
  All commercial fish processors, staff required to take course if not currently certified.

• What does a drain commissioner do?

  Published on October 21, 2016
  Make sure you know the job you’re voting for on Election Day.

• Great Lakes provide the setting for award winning education in nationwide competition

  Published on January 23, 2013
  Michigan FutureThink “ECO H2O Preservers” team earns $10,000 for innovative project in Sixth Annual Lexus Eco Challenge

• Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension host Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop

  Published on March 28, 2014
  The Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop brings community together with fisheries research and management partners through discussions on research findings, management updates, and fishing trends.

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  Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.

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  Common pond types in Michigan

  Published on July 1, 2019
  If you have a pond on your property, did you ever wonder how the pond got there? Why is the water pooling in that area? How did the pond form? Is it natural or is it man-made?

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  USDA grant provides an opportunity to improve agricultural water quality

  Published on November 23, 2020
  Grant will support the development of an online tool for farmers to improve water quality.

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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.

• 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.