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  Science ideas for young children: Finding a flood

  Published on October 22, 2019

  Teach young children about science by looking for signs of flooding.

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  Michigan Clean Marina Program offers best management practices information to marinas

  Published on October 18, 2019

  Workshops in U.P., Lansing, explain certification process to marina operators.

• Local government strategies to protect groundwater

  Published on October 8, 2019

  Groundwater can, and in some places has, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring but seldom uses these 11 zoning tools at their disposal to do so.

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  Extension educators receive honors at regional Sea Grant conference

  Published on October 4, 2019

  Dr. Dan O’Keefe, Steve Stewart recognized for accomplishments and impacts during their Michigan Sea Grant careers

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  September 12-13 farm drainage field day postponed until June 2020

  Published on September 5, 2019

  Due to persisting wet conditions, the drainage field day in Lenawee County has been postponed to June 24-25, 2020.

• Local Officials Can Explore Rouge River Watershed through Michigan Water School

  Published on August 27, 2019

  The Erb Family Foundation and Pure Oakland Water are partnering with Michigan State University Extension and Rouge River Watershed Council by offering scholarships to help elected officials protect local water resources.

• 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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  Harmful algal bloom forecast 2019

  Published on July 15, 2019

  This year we are experiencing unusual and disruptive weather patterns resulting in high lake levels highlighting the need to manage our freshwater resources in the Great Lakes.

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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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  Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants!

  Published on June 27, 2019

  Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station