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Asian carp chili or carp burgers, anyone?
Published on February 24, 2015
Although Asian carp filets are too bony for most U.S. consumers, boneless minced carp can be used as healthy stand-in for ground beef in some recipes. A recent University of Missouri blind taste test found that Asian carp rated higher than catfish. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Northern snakehead fish
Published on February 23, 2015
Learn more about the northern snakehead fish, an aquatic invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do about it. -
Michigan aquatic invasive species featured during February 22-28 National Invasive Species Awareness
Published on February 22, 2015
This week is designed to raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species. -
Sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes
Published on February 16, 2015
One sea lamprey can kill up to 40 pounds of fish in its lifetime, but certain programs can reduce the impact of this invasive species in the Great Lakes. -
Spiny waterfleas are winter survivors
Published on February 12, 2015
Non-native invasive Spiny waterfleas survive winters with resilient eggs. Their eggs can endure freezing, drought and going through the guts of fish. -
Michigan middle school gets national recognition for invasive education effort
Published on February 10, 2015
Eighth grade students from Houghton Middle School formed a team which is hoping to heighten their region’s awareness of the threat to local ecosystems by newer unwanted invasive species. -
The winter season highlights snow fleas
Published on December 29, 2014
Snow fleas, Hypogastrura nivicola (Hypogastrurida), are tiny creatures that we usually only notice while there is snow on the ground. These little creatures are uniquely adapted to cold weather conditions. -
Backpack resource helps translate Michigan’s complex landscape into describable natural communities
Published on December 29, 2014
New field guide makes the perfect stocking stuffer for those interested in understanding, describing, documenting, conserving and restoring diverse natural plant communities of Michigan. -
Eat your invasives
Published on December 23, 2014
Harvesting and eating invasive plants may add a new dimension to “local foods.” Many invasive plants and animals started out as old world food that escaped from colonial gardens. -
2015 Tree Fruit IPM School registration is now open
Published on December 16, 2014
The 2015 Tree Fruit IPM School will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Feb. 18-20, 2015. Register before Jan. 14 to receive an early bird discounted rate!