News
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What are the barriers to protecting Michigan’s inland lakes?
Published on March 3, 2013
Report identifies lack of local leadership as one barrier to lake management. -
Boat show attendees learn about Aquatic Nuisance Species
Published on February 26, 2013
Attendees at the 2013 Detroit Boat Show were able to participate in research and education on how smart boating practices can reduce the spread of ANS. -
Waterfowl Botulism in Michigan: The what and why of the bird die-off of fall 2012
Published on February 26, 2013
Hundreds of waterfowl were found dead along the northern Lake Michigan shoreline last fall as the result of Type E botulism. Scientists now suspect invasive species in Lake Michigan’s food web as culprit to die-off. -
Aquatic Invasive Species the focus of Sea Grant Extension Education
Published on February 22, 2013
Teachers, anglers and the public have opportunities to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species at upcoming events. -
Great Lakes Conference at MSU to address Great Lakes issues
Published on February 15, 2013
The 2013 Great Lakes Conference will again be part of ANR Week at MSU, and will focus on current issues and information relating to our Great Lakes. -
New research on the impact of sea lamprey on lake whitefish is underway in the Great Lakes
Published on February 5, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is exploring the feasibility of conducting a large-scale lake whitefish-sea lamprey interaction study to determine whitefish survivability from lamprey attack. -
MSU researchers working on a natural repellent for sea lamprey control
Published on February 5, 2013
Blocking certain streams with lampricides will cause sea lamprey to avoid waterways and effectively eliminate concentrated populations of sea lampreys. -
2013 MSU Tree Fruit School to feature Peter Shearer and Kerik Cox, Feb. 13-15
Published on January 25, 2013
Hear national experts Shearer and Cox on the impact of spotted wing Drosophila and brown marmorated stink bug, and fungicide resistance and disease management in orchards. -
Citizen science: People making a difference in their community and across the state
Published on January 23, 2013
Everyday, people from across the state are contributing to our knowledge and understanding of Michigan’s bountiful natural resources as citizen scientists. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries to be discussed at Michigan Fish Producers Association meeting
Published on January 2, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant will present a daylong program addressing issues influencing commercial fishing on the Great Lakes. Topics include lake water levels, management of lake whitefish stocks, and invasive species.