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Master naturalists consider pros and cons of dam removal in Grand Rapids
Published on July 16, 2013
Grand Rapids is one of many communities in Michigan where aging dams offer opportunities for habitat enhancement. An upcoming program will focus on what this might mean for fish populations. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase slightly in southwest Michigan. -
Be careful what you wish for when managing aquatic weeds
Published on July 9, 2013
Shallow lakes often suffer from excess nutrient inputs. Dense growth of aquatic plants can result, but plant management efforts can sometimes result in loss of water clarity and long-term problems with algae growth. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 9, 2013
Published on July 9, 2013
Spotted wing drosophila catches remain low throughout Michigan with catches in small fruits and tart cherries. -
Additions to the spotted wing Drosophila report for July 2, 2013
Published on July 3, 2013
More spotted wing Drosophila were detected in southwest Michigan, and we wanted to inform growers of these catches. -
Recent spotted wing Drosophila catches indicate ripening berries should be protected
Published on July 2, 2013
Catches in commercial ripe and ripening blueberry and raspberry fields and adjacent habitats indicate increasing activity of spotted wing Drosophila. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 2, 2013
Published on July 2, 2013
New spotted wing Drosophila detections have been made in Berrien, Allegan and Ottawa counties in southwest and west central Michigan. -
Brown marmorated stink bug: A new nursery pest in Michigan
Published on June 25, 2013
Nursery growers need to identify and understand the impacts of brown marmorated stink bugs, as well as control strategies, both short and long term. -
Analyzing channel currents near the Marquette Lake Superior shoreline
Published on June 25, 2013
Studying dangerous currents with new technologies may save more lives as science helps forecast when and where these currents form. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for June 18, 2013
Published on June 18, 2013
First catches of spotted wing Drosophila indicate low activity. Weekly reports to continue.