News
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Don’t move a mussel, or a water milfoil or any other aquatic invasive species!
Published on May 12, 2015
Michigan is gearing up once again to do battle against aquatic invaders at a lake near you. The Michigan Mobile Boat Wash project is taking reservations for 2015. -
New study sheds light on the decline of Lake Huron charter fishing
Published on May 8, 2015
Changes in fishing success are often blamed on the drop in Lake Huron charter trips. Recent research reveals which fish species were most important and also suggests that fishing success was not the only reason for the decline. -
Volunteers report that wild salmon dominated catches in 2014
Published on May 8, 2015
Anglers enrolled in the Salmon Ambassadors program found that wild Chinook Salmon made up 57-82 percent of the total catch in areas around Lake Michigan and northern Lake Huron. -
Aquatic invader, European Frogbit, affected by shading treatments
Published on April 29, 2015
New York study suggests non-chemical shading treatments can reduce plant biomass of European Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L.). -
Why are there lady bugs on my windowsill?
Published on April 22, 2015
Lady bugs are making their spring appearance around and in the home now that the weather is warming. -
Where else do spotted wing Drosophila like to feed?
Published on April 15, 2015
New online resource provides a list of non-crop host plants of spotted wing Drosophila in North America. -
Place-based education enhancing STEM education
Published on April 6, 2015
School and community partners explore Great Lakes science opportunities through place-based education practices enhancing STEM education in area schools with the support of the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative. -
Don’t let unwanted species become established in your backyard
Published on April 3, 2015
Too often landowners delay efforts to eliminate unwanted invasive species. However, once these species are established, either on land or in the waterways, they can be very difficult to control. Early detection and rapid control response is key. -
2015 Lake Huron workshops offer latest research, updates about the Lake Huron fishery
Published on March 15, 2015
Lake Huron fisheries workshops bring communities together with fisheries scientists and managers to discuss new research findings, fishing trends, and management updates. -
2014 Berry growing season challenges and lessons for the 2015 crop season
Published on March 1, 2015
Michigan’s small fruit growers faced tough challenges in 2014, including winter damage and spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) fruit infestations. Growers ended up with better results than early predictions and better SWD control than in previous years.