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Follow the Fish: Discover Michigan’s Great Lakes fisheries heritage
Published on June 25, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail story series will explore how fisheries have shaped Michigan and our country. -
Michigan expands invasive plant list: What retailers and homeowners need to know
Published on June 23, 2026
Michigan adds six species to its invasive list, with phased bans beginning June 19, 2026. -
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa
Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026. -
Recreational fishing provides food, fun, and funding for conservation in Michigan
Published on June 16, 2026
Fishing is sometimes thought of as an expensive hobby that drives coastal tourism, but it can also be an affordable way to harvest food and enjoy the great outdoors close to home. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program returns in 2026 with six regional cohorts
Published on June 2, 2026
Join one of six learning cohorts for eight weeks of hybrid learning, field experiences and hands-on stewardship grounded in 20 years of community impact. -
Community scientists are documenting aquatic invasive species in Michigan using iNaturalist
Published on June 1, 2026
Your lake or stream visit can turn into meaningful data. -
Crack the code on grass identification July 30-31 at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station
Published on May 29, 2026
Join botanists for this two-day grass identification course that blends fieldwork, lab sessions and expert instruction. -
Fellowship focus: Maison Fellowship advances raptor research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Published on May 12, 2026
Funding from the Joseph Laurence Maison Fellowship is powering Fisheries and Wildlife graduate student Nick Alioto’s research on the migratory behavior of red-tailed hawks in Michigan. -
MSU researchers receive $148K NSF grant to create wetlands partnership
Published on May 12, 2026
Project will focus on developing education plans and activities related to wetlands that address community needs and increase participants’ scientific literacy and engagement. -
Counseling services for Michigan agricultural workers resume with federal support
Published on April 28, 2026
Counseling services for Michigan’s agricultural community have been restored following a lapse in funding that left many without support.