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Environmental Stewardship: Controlling Silage Leachage (E3099)
Digital Document
Published on April 2, 2012
Silage leachate—seepage from silage piles, bags, bunkers or silos—often occurs on beef and dairy farms and is one of the farm outputs requiring proper management. -
Water Withdrawals and Water Use in Michigan (WQ62)
Digital Document
Published on October 20, 2015
Maintaining accurate information about the amount of water used in Michigan and the purposes of its use is important for effective water resource management. -
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State of the Lake: A Tri-State Water Quality Discussion
Event
Date: Feb 26, 2019
This meeting will help you to understand the phosphorus issue with Lake Erie while providing information on how to address this problem in the lake. -
Between Land and Lake: Michigan's Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands (E2902)
Digital Document
Published on November 10, 2015
Imagine flying over the shoreline of western Lake Erie and seeing a mile-wide swath of grasses and bulrushes rippling in the winds. As the plane passes, thousands of waterfowl rise and take flight to a distant edge of the marsh. -
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2015 Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projections and Bulletins
Digital Document
Published on July 29, 2015
The severity of the western Lake Erie cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (HAB) is dependent on phosphorus inputs from March 1- July 31, called the loading season. -
Does Drainage Pay?
Digital Document
Published on June 14, 2018
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for June 14, 2018, focused on drainage, presented by Dr. Ehsan Ghane, MSU assistant professor and Extension specialist. -
Drainage Field Day 2019
Event
Date: Sep 12, 2019
This field day will educate people about drainage installation, water quality, and soil health. -
Master Gardener Detroit (Wayne County)
Event
Date: Aug 17, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Master Gardener Grand Rapids (Kent County)
Event
Date: Sep 03, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Master Gardener Waterford (Oakland County)
Event
Date: Aug 17, 2019
The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities. -
Citizen Planner on the Web - ZAC19
Event
Date: Jan 15, 2019
This six-session series covers land use education and training.The course is intended for local appointed and elected officials, zoning administrators and interested citizens. -
Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?
Article
Published on January 11, 2019
Presence of macropores increases phosphorus loss via subsurface drainage. -
Why do I need to clean my septic tank every three years?
Article
Published on June 25, 2018
Regularly pumping and inspecting your septic system can help to keep your onsite wastewater system running longer, avoid costly repairs and protect water quality. -
Bioengineering your shoreline can save money, improve water quality
Article
Published on December 22, 2016
Save money, look beautiful and improve water quality by using native plants and biodegradable materials as lakescaping for your shoreline. -
Was 2012’s winter a sign of global warming?
Article
Published on April 3, 2012
While a year is not a trend, researchers analyzing temperature trends are pointing to the wide spread of higher temperatures as one indicator of global climate change, which would have a significant impact for the Great Lakes region. -
Comprehensive onsite wastewater management education program
Article
Published on February 20, 2015
Onsite wastewater professionals can earn required Continuing Septage Education (CSE) credits or Continuing Education Credits (CEC) by March 15 deadline through live webinar.
