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Charter fishing plays a significant role in Michigan’s coastal economy

Published on August 28, 2026
Led by its captains, the charter fishing industry adapts to changing conditions.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species

Published on August 26, 2026
Michigan added six species to its invasive species list and MDARD has developed an alternative species list.
New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension’s shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan

Published on August 21, 2026
New funding will strengthen shoreline conservation efforts among state, Tribal and federal partners while supporting the creation of an MSU Extension shoreline educator position.
A bold decision created a fishing success story

Published on August 19, 2026
Introducing salmon to the Great Lakes was one solution to a variety of problems, but it was not without risks.