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  The long lived benefits of trees

  Published on June 15, 2023
  Trees provide valuable lake habitat long after their lives on land have ended.

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  Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education

  Published on June 8, 2023
  MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer.

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  Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell

  Published on May 16, 2023
  Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to ten different species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting.

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  Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

  Published on May 8, 2023
  Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.

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  Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.

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  Emerging from the deep

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Lakes are nurseries for a fascinating variety of insects; did you know that many insects – including dragonflies, mayflies, and mosquitoes – spend the first stages of their lives underwater?

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  New watershed maps reflect Michigan’s updated legislative boundaries

  Published on March 24, 2023
  Residents and elected officials can use this information to inform their actions regarding local water quality.

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  Seasonal magic under the water

  Published on February 21, 2023
  Compared to the abundant wildlife we see during the warm summer months, it’s easy to assume that life becomes “frozen” once the temperature drops; however, lake ecosystems are very much still active during the winter.

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  What's that bug: Identifying the praying mantids of Michigan

  Published on November 17, 2022
  Learn more about the two species of praying mantis found in Michigan and when you can easily spot them.

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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.

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  Freshwater mussels of Michigan

  Published on September 9, 2022
  Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.

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  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.