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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. -
Science ideas for young children: Wild wacky water critters
Published on December 4, 2025
Look at critters in the water to determine the health of your environment. -
What is and is not a charrette (and why it matters)
Published on November 26, 2025
The National Charrette Institute clarifies what is and is not a charrette, and explains why this distinction matters. -
Bowfin or faux-fin? Reeling in the truth about these look-alike fish
Published on November 23, 2025
Learn how to ID between bowfin, burbot, and the invasive northern snakehead by spotting key differences in body shape, coloration, and fins.