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CANR honors Filice, Warwick and Wolfe as 2025 Global Scholars in Extension

Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR has named Paige Filice, Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension. The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
Detroit River habitat projects nearing completion

Published on April 7, 2025
Projects at Hennepin Marsh, Sugar Island and the Belle Isle Flatwoods were recently completed.
Springtime means smelt! But how do we know it’s safe to eat?

Published on April 2, 2025
Changes in environmental practices, regulations, and control of pollution over the past 50 years have reduced concerns about eating fish.
Spring brings spawning fish into West Michigan streams, and you can help to monitor spawning runs in local creeks

Published on March 12, 2025
Michigan Sea Grant is working with Shedd Aquarium, John Ball Zoo, and GVSU to learn more about migration cues for a little-known fish species, and you can be a part of it.
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?

Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes.
Reuniting fire and oak: A unique partnership for sustaining Michigan’s oak forests

Published on February 20, 2025
A new partnership helps shed light on the benefits of prescribed fire for Michigan’s oak forests.
Hunting antler sheds: A fun and informative winter pastime

Published on January 29, 2025
Finding deer sheds is a great way to get outside and enjoy winter while learning valuable information about the deer in your area.
New perspectives: Understanding ecological restoration while on the water

Published on January 29, 2025
Conservation Stewards Program participants from Macomb County kayaked the Clinton River Spillway to experience ecological restoration projects up close.
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.