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  The ice comes in, the ice goes out. But what can happen in between?

  Published on March 4, 2014
  How heavy snow pack can reduce ice push on inland lake shorelines.

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  Great Lakes also experience seasonal temperature changes

  Published on December 5, 2014
  Exploring the seasonal transition within the Great Lakes. Do you know your hypolimnion from your epilimnion?

• Water Policy in Michigan balances human and ecological needs

  Published on February 17, 2012
  Michigan applies property law and regulation to balance water uses by humans and natural systems and implement the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.

• Detroit River revival

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Construction to begin in October at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.

• Paddle & Pour in Port Huron

  Published on September 10, 2014
  Third annual paddling event draws out record numbers to Michigan’s national water trail in St. Clair County.

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  Native fish spawning habitat: It’s more than just rocks in the river - Part 4

  Published on October 9, 2015
  Spawning a system-wide program for adaptive management of native fish spawning habitat in the St. Clair and Detroit rivers.

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  The science behind El Niño

  Published on September 25, 2015
  What drives the climate phenomena with the power to impact weather across the globe.

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  NOAA Marine Debris Calendar celebrates student voices, student art

  Published on December 14, 2016
  Alpena students bring a Great Lakes perspective to the global marine debris issue.

• Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information.

• Trawl Design Training Workshop to be conducted in early December in Ann Arbor Michigan

  Published on October 4, 2013
  Great Lakes fisheries managers rely on trawl surveys in their fisheries assessment programs.

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  County government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park.

  Published on July 3, 2014
  Emmet County Department of Parks & Recreation hosts Certified Natural Shoreline Professional 2014 at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga on Pickerel Lake.

• Invasive Phragmites australis: What is it and why is it a problem? Part 2

  Published on December 5, 2013
  Managing invasive Phragmites australis: Everyone can play a role in keeping this invasive under control.

• Michigan Sea Grant offering teacher training on invasive species at Lake St. Clair Metropark

  Published on June 11, 2014
  Although school may be out for summer, teachers keep learning about Great Lakes issues to share in the classroom as they develop our future Great Lakes stewards.

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  New study finds Michigan boaters unsure on invasive species prevention

  Published on August 5, 2015
  Boaters want to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species, but survey results suggest that many do not know which steps are now required by law.

• Asian Carp – new science aids understanding, but how much science is enough? (Part 1)

  Published on October 25, 2013
  There is no debating that silver and bighead carp pose a risk to certain Great Lakes habitats. Research has helped to illuminate the threat and investigate control measures, but fisheries professionals have stated clearly that the time for action is now.

• Yes! We are restoring the Detroit River’s Area of Concern

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Cleaning up pollution and restoring the Great Lakes is not an easy or quick process. Progress is being made in the Detroit River Area of Concern thanks to the hard work of many individuals, local groups and state and federal agencies.

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  Spring break-up and flooding at Cadillac Lakefront Park

  Published on March 25, 2014
  Natural shoreline demonstration site weathers Lake Cadillac ice action and high water without problems.

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  Michigan Sea Grant Extension welcomes new educator to Saginaw Bay region

  Published on January 17, 2018
  Meaghan Gass excited to help build capacity, collaboration among groups in area.

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  Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to Illinois and Wisconsin

  Published on April 25, 2018
  Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the United States of America.

• Rare fish on rebound in northern Lake Michigan as pros, cons of stocking debated

  Published on March 27, 2018
  Anglers and conservationists around Lake Michigan are now weighing in on options for cisco management. New videos and Sea Grant workshops provide a chance to learn more.