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Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?

Published on April 20, 2022
Couple no-till in fine-textured soil with subsurface placement or banding to reduce phosphorus loss.
What is that color in my pond?

Published on March 29, 2022
This article explores color changes in water features, diving into what is happening in your pond that may cause these changes.
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers.
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo

Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools.
It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!

Published on February 4, 2022
Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention.
MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator

Published on January 19, 2022
Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.
Scaling-up conservation practices: how much can farmers afford?

Published on January 3, 2022
Prairie strips have the potential to contribute a suite of ecosystem services. A new study from the MSU Kellogg Biological Station finds a large swath of corn and soy cropland could be converted to prairie strips under appropriate payment schemes.
MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS

Published on December 13, 2021
Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study
Exploring Great Lakes literacy and watershed stewardship

Published on December 8, 2021
The Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Teacher Institute continues to change and grow to meet the needs of Michigan teachers.
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants

Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.