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Upper Peninsula lakes invited to join MiCorps “Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch” program for free in 2026

Published on July 17, 2026
Public eyes on the water are critical for early detection of invasive species in northern Michigan lakes.
The milfoils: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Published on July 17, 2026
Discover the differences between Michigan’s native, beneficial watermilfoil plant species and their non-native counterparts.
Fishing for Our Country: An Overlooked Chapter of World War II Efforts

Published on July 14, 2026
Contributions by commercial fishers rarely appear in traditional wartime narratives.
Freshwater drum: The overlooked native fish that has been crushing trillions of invasive mussels in Lake Erie

Published on July 10, 2026
The invasion of zebra and quagga mussels dealt a heavy blow to many Great Lakes fisheries, but new research suggests that the humble sheephead has been a key player in the recent decline of invasive mussels in western Lake Erie.
When boats tell stories: Preserving Michigan’s Great Lakes fishing heritage

Published on July 8, 2026
Researchers’ painstaking documentation saves the tales of commercial fishing vessels.
Two Michigan teachers to set sail on Lake Superior for week-long Shipboard Science Immersion

Published on June 29, 2026
Science teachers from Traverse City and Clarkston chosen to join scientists on EPA’s R/V Lake Guardian.
A story worth remembering: Sea lamprey management is science in action

Published on June 29, 2026
Vern Applegate and the fight to save Great Lakes fisheries from the sea lamprey is a tale of tenacity.
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.