News
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What happens to my lake water quality monitoring data in a world of big data?
Published on December 18, 2017
Citizen scientists collect valuable information to be used by researchers, policy-makers and natural resources managers. -
Alpena students’ project yields more than 1,000 pounds of invasive frogbit
Published on December 6, 2017
First- and fifth-grade students remove invasive species from Great Lakes watershed, clean up along the Thunder Bay River -- and captured it all on film. -
Become a steward of Michigan's inland lakes
Published on November 29, 2017
Go from a concerned resident to a super scientist by getting involved with programs like the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program and Introduction to Lakes. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership seeks individuals interested in becoming professionals
Published on November 21, 2017
Annual certification training will be offered March 6-7, 2018 in East Lansing to prepare those working at the water’s edge. -
When it comes to water resources, can one person make a difference?
Published on November 21, 2017
Whether working alone or working with others, taking action can help your local watershed. -
New partnership will update, enhance important Great Lakes database on non-native species
Published on November 3, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant's Dr. Rochelle Sturtevant to be program manager at GLANSIS. -
Teachers can take to the sea with NOAA
Published on November 1, 2017
For more than 25 years, teachers have traveled aboard NOAA research vessels around the world through the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. Applications for 2018 are now being accepted! -
Either detention or retention equals storm water runoff reductions
Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management continues to be an important aspect of new development. Efforts to decrease runoff from increased impervious surfaces through detention and/or retention ponds results in more water infiltration and less runoff. -
Maintaining your storm water management pond
Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management ponds require regular maintenance to insure they function properly. Poorly maintained ponds can reduce their ability to control flooding and/or prevent pollution. -
Aquatic invasive species: fighting an ongoing threat
Published on October 23, 2017
The success of controlling aquatic invasive species is the result of a combination of agreements in the public and private sectors, and the work of a body of regulatory and voluntary efforts.