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Michigan and Ontario groups earn prestigious Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award
Published on January 17, 2014
International collaboration along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers leads to ecosystem restoration and exemplary partnerships. -
Understanding options for stopping Asian carp in the Great Lakes
Published on January 16, 2014
Eight options for aquatic nuisance species prevention are listed in the recent GLMRIS report. Two of these involve dams that would restore the natural divide between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins in Chicago. -
Protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp: Make your voice heard today!
Published on January 16, 2014
Now is the time to voice your opinion on basin separation options for the Chicago Area Waterway System. Eight options are listed in the recent GLMRIS report and two public meetings are scheduled in Michigan next week. -
2014 statewide trapping system crucial for spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug
Published on January 14, 2014
New statewide project addresses monitoring and reporting the first catch of two new invasive pests, spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, in Michigan fruit systems. -
Alpena youth combat invasive species to recover and enhance Bagley Creek
Published on January 13, 2014
Collaborating with conservation partners, Alpena students research water quality, remove invasive species, and seek to restore stream bank habitats of Bagley Creek and beyond. -
Great Lakes Association of Science Ships looks ahead to the 2014 season
Published on January 13, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant Extension will present information on the Coordinated Onboard Education and Outreach Project (COEOP) as part of the 18th Annual Science Vessel Coordination Workshop. -
Do not release invasive species: Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Water garden retailers, managers and enthusiasts should know that it is illegal to be in possession of, sell, offer to sell or introduce into the environment prohibited plants and animals. Hefty fines may be incurred. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues focus of Michigan Fish Producers Association meeting
Published on January 3, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant will coordinate a daylong program addressing issues influencing commercial fishing on the Great Lakes at annual fish producers meeting. -
Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species
Published on December 31, 2013
Online Michigan invasive species resources area can help identify and respond rapidly to invasive plants in an effort to protect Michigan’s diverse ecosystems. -
Three simple steps to help your salmon fishery
Published on December 27, 2013
The Salmon Ambassadors program enlists anglers to gather information on Chinook salmon caught over the course of the year to help biologists understand how stocked and wild fish contribute to fishing success at individual ports during the fishing season.