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Michigan Sea Grant offering teacher training on invasive species at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Published on June 11, 2014
Although school may be out for summer, teachers keep learning about Great Lakes issues to share in the classroom as they develop our future Great Lakes stewards. -
Dam invaders
Published on June 4, 2014
Are impoundments more likely to be invaded by aquatic invasive species than natural inland lakes? Wisconsin study compared the occurrence of five common AIS in Wisconsin and Michigan lakes. -
It is small, flexible, water resistant and equipped with useful information. What is it?
Published on June 3, 2014
A Michigan Boater’s Guide to Selected Aquatic Invasive Plants is specially designed to use and store on board. -
Southeast Michigan teacher wins Einstein Fellowship, will serve in NOAA Office of Education
Published on June 3, 2014
June Teisan, Harper Woods Middle School teacher and former Michigan Teacher of the Year, will bring the Great Lakes to the NOAA Office of Education as she serves as an Einstein Fellow. -
Au Gres-Sims Elementary youth lead watershed monitoring project
Published on May 22, 2014
From its upper stretches to where the Au Gres River flows into Lake Huron, Au Gres-Sims Schools elementary students are exploring water quality across their watershed, and inspiring new partnerships and community awareness. -
Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata) aka 'Rock Snot' is spreading
Published on May 22, 2014
It’s "snot funny" as rock snot is real and could be a potential aquatic invader in Michigan’s streams and lakes. Avoid spreading this aquatic hitchhiker by cleaning, draining and drying your watercraft and gear. -
New revelation on Lake Huron’s collapse could spell trouble for Lake Michigan
Published on May 21, 2014
The harsh winter of 2002 was a key factor in the collapse of baitfish in Lake Huron. Could last winter’s record ice cover on Lake Michigan have similar consequences? -
Summer 2014 in the Great Lakes – Shiver, sizzle or pretty average?
Published on May 20, 2014
The winter of 2013-2014 set records for cold and snow in the Great Lakes, with Michigan in the middle of it all. What’s the forecast for summer 2014 temperatures? -
Invasive Parrot Feather plant found in southeast Michigan pond
Published on May 14, 2014
Michigan Department of Natural Resources responds to the siting of this aggressive aquatic invader. Release from an aquarium or water garden is suspected source. -
Aquatic invasive species are biological pollution and, once established, they are here forever
Published on May 2, 2014
Two small non-native mussels have caused serious ecological impact in the Great Lakes.