• Why is my lake water lowered in the winter?

    Published on December 30, 2016
    Water drawdown is one tool that can be used to manage aquatic weed problems. Lake level drawdowns often start in the fall and continue through the winter when water recreation uses are at their lowest.

  • Using aquatic dyes in ponds

    Published on November 8, 2016
    Pond dyes can be used year-round. Blue dye in ponds is shown to not harm animals or floating and emergent plants in ponds.

  • Two steps forward for nature and wildlife

    Published on October 18, 2016
    Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?

  • Michigan Conservation Stewards Program enrolling students for 2016

    Published on July 25, 2016
    Intensive volunteer leader training program about conservation and natural science geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems throughout Michigan.