Resources

Smart Shorelands: Waterfront Plants to Enhance Your Shoreline

Published on January 3, 2024
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.
Online Program Increases Stewardship of Inland Lakes

Published on October 27, 2023
The Introduction to Lakes Online course equips residents, decision-makers and local leaders to address management concerns by increasing lake literacy and creating peer and resource connections.
MSU Extension Supports Efforts to Improve Water Quality in Impacted Watersheds

Published on July 24, 2023
The benefits of Michigan State University Extension’s water quality efforts go beyond the state’s borders by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes.
Identifying and managing invasive Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoils in Michigan lakes: A response to differential sensitivity to herbicides

Published on December 19, 2022
Knowledge of what strain(s) of watermilfoil are present in a lake is very important when developing a management plan that includes control with herbicides.
MSU Extension Supports Food Processing in Michigan

Published on May 11, 2022
The ability to combine scientific expertise, research capabilities and practical experience allows educators and scientists to work together and generate advancements in food, health and the environment, creating impactful data for Michigan communities.
Lead Safety for the Home Gardener

Published on March 18, 2022
Information about lead found in soils, vegetables, water and crops. Learn what is safe and resources available to you.
Bronze Level of Performance

Published on August 7, 2020
Manure application equipment inspection list for Level 1 certification.
MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds

Published on April 7, 2020
Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed.
Michigan Fresh (Spanish): Fundamentos del envasado con baño de agua

Published on July 8, 2019
Aprenda los conceptos básicos de los envases de agua de baño
Lakeland Report #12, "Greenbelts: A Circle of Protection for Inland Lakes"

Published on May 31, 2016
This report reviews basic standards for establishing and maintaining greenbelts, explains how greenbelts work to protect water quality, and recommended ground covers, shrubs, and trees are best in a greenbelt.