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Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1

Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.
Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2

Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.
Eastern Upper Peninsula birding update: What to see and where

Published on January 10, 2026
Snowy Owls are setting up their territories and Bald Eagles are abundant - what a great time to be birding!
Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes – only one is invasive

Published on December 15, 2025
New poster offers detailed comparison of these ancient jawless fish.
Extended version of MSU Extension’s popular Conservation Stewards Program coming to capital region in 2026

Published on December 12, 2025
The Extended Conservation Stewards Program keeps the same high-quality, hybrid curriculum and hands-on learning experiences as the original program, but with an extended timeline for deeper participant engagement.