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Mudpuppies! No, we are not talking about dogs
Published on November 16, 2022
While not as cuddly or playful as a fuzzy puppy, mudpuppies play an important role in our ecosystem and should be handled with care. -
Tips for improving the water quality performance of conservation drainage practices
Published on October 10, 2022
Learn which pipe property improves the water quality performance of saturated buffers, denitrifying bioreactors and phosphorus removal structures. -
Delisa Scholarship supports students interested in water research and sustainability
Published on September 21, 2022
Sally Delisa, ’64 elementary education, established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Robert Delisa, ’64 social science, for students interested in water research and sustainability. -
Recent water main break in southeast Michigan highlights importance of drinking water infrastructure
Published on September 15, 2022
MSU Extension offers a free online program to help communities learn more about water infrastructure issues. -
Freshwater mussels of Michigan
Published on September 9, 2022
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers. -
Strengthening water quality data collection and stewardship through community engagement
Published on August 26, 2022
MSU Extension administers the Michigan Clean Water Corps, or MiCorps, a statewide network of volunteer-based monitoring programs measuring lake and stream water quality. -
State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes
Published on August 23, 2022
While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating. -
Extension Master Gardener Photo of the Month for August showcases protecting water quality
Published on August 5, 2022
Patty Cotter’s photo highlights one of MSU Extension Master Gardener’s missions: Teaching others how to garden to protect water quality. -
What’s the ‘sitch’ on swimmer’s itch?
Published on August 1, 2022
Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction to a parasitic infection – while it sounds frightening, it’s not nearly as serious as it sounds. -
Enhance your outdoor living spaces with a water feature
Published on July 29, 2022
Wildlife sightings, soothing sounds, and scenic beauty are just a few benefits from having a backyard water feature.