MSU Extension Fisheries & Wildlife

News

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  Participating in a planned burn

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Planned or prescribed burns can provide wildlife habitat benefits, such as combatting invasive species and assisting in habitat restoration.

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  This holiday season, give the gift of fish and wildlife habitat

  Published on December 20, 2024
  Learn more about what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays.

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  Recreational fishing isn’t just about fun, it also provides food

  Published on December 16, 2024
  Harvesting local, wild-caught fish is one of the benefits of fishing. Each year, Michigan anglers fishing under a recreational license harvest fish worth over $40 million from Great Lakes waters alone.

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  New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

  Published on November 12, 2024
  Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  How scientists can work effectively with local communities dealing with harmful algal blooms

  Published on November 8, 2024
  Understanding key audience information needs can help scientists prioritize key science communication and engagement opportunities.

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  Steelhead Diary Program offers 5 ways to win gift cards in West Michigan

  Published on October 31, 2024
  New incentives provide more reasons than ever to use the Great Lakes Angler Diary app.

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  2025 Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants now available

  Published on October 22, 2024
  $35,000 is available for Michigan organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education and outreach.

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  RIPPLE partners with Water Colors Aquarium Gallery to host exotic fish surrender event

  Published on October 9, 2024
  Do you have aquarium plants or fish you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish and plants at the RIPPLE event on October 26 at Water Colors Aquarium Gallery in Grand Rapids.

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  The Great Lakes’ most unwanted: New GLANSIS StoryMap highlights top 10 aquatic invaders

  Published on October 4, 2024
  Aquatic invasive species are a big deal for a few reasons — they can harm the environment, cost us a lot of money, and can even be a risk to our health.