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Keep shorelands clean to protect frogs and toads
Published on April 15, 2021
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish. -
Soak up the rain with a rain garden
Published on April 8, 2021
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control
Published on April 6, 2021
Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes. -
Smart stormwater solutions for protecting your waterfront
Published on April 1, 2021
No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem. -
Paddle for fun, exercise - and help keep Michigan's waterways free from aquatic invaders at the same time
Published on March 28, 2021
Paddlers can learn how to prevent the spread of invasive species through a free online course. -
Invasive zebra mussels found hiding in aquarium plants for sale at pet stores
Published on March 5, 2021
Vigilant pet retailers can prevent invasive species from spreading. -
Taking a bite out of school lunch waste
Published on February 5, 2021
Alcona Elementary fourth graders are partnering with MSU Extension to study and reduce trash generated from their lunches. -
Annual Shiver on the River event on Belle Isle, Detroit, is going virtual!
Published on February 4, 2021
Learn all there is to love about Belle Isle in this free family friendly webinar. -
Be a smart gardener and protect lakes, streams and wetlands
Published on January 22, 2021
Check out our new Smart Gardening for Shorelands tip sheets to learn how you can landscape with water quality in mind. -
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Keep it Clean to Protect Frogs and Toads
Published on January 13, 2021
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish. -
Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society
Published on January 12, 2021
Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues. -
When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?
Published on December 22, 2020
Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products. -
Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry
Published on December 15, 2020
Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer. -
Entering the job stream with an aquatic sciences degree? Check out these programs to scale up your career!
Published on December 3, 2020
Effective public engagement skills benefit science, society, and enhance aquatic sciences careers. -
Cleaning up the Detroit River
Published on November 24, 2020
2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues. -
Smart Gardening for Shorelands: Smart Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline
Published on November 24, 2020
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters. -
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. -
Massive tagging study reinforces link between alewife densities and Chinook salmon growth patterns
Published on November 18, 2020
Results highlight how historically low alewife densities observed in recent prey fish assessments can affect the quality of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery. -
MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan
Published on November 16, 2020
Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission. -
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop improved drainage systems for farms
Published on November 16, 2020
Ehsan Ghane, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will lead a three-year, $614,000 USDA grant to implement drainage systems that will improve water quality on farms.
