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Salmon and steelhead are focus of video presentation in Scottville
Published on December 4, 2012
World-class fishing for salmon and steelhead is the norm in Mason County, but few people get the chance for a fish-eye view of what swims in local waters. -
Alcona Community High School students investigate their Black River Watershed
Published on November 28, 2012
Alcona Community High School environmental science students study local streams as partners in developing a management plan for their local Black River Watershed. -
End of season spotted wing Drosophila management in raspberries
Published on October 29, 2012
Do post-harvest applications of insecticides or early mowing of fall red raspberries reduce spotted wing Drosophila populations for next season? -
Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly – Part II
Published on October 28, 2012
Do not release! State law prohibits and restricts possession of exotic aquatic species, including popular water garden and aquarium plants and animals. -
Rogers City students kick-off Trout River Watershed study
Published on October 22, 2012
Rogers City Middle School students voyage out into Lake Huron to kick-off their yearlong efforts to monitor water quality, health of local Trout River – an enjoyable learning experience providing valuable water quality data for their community. -
Loons and other waterfowl impacted by Type E botulism in Northwest Lower Michigan
Published on October 17, 2012
Waterfowl carcasses in Northwest Michigan have raised concerns for significant waterbird loss due to avian botulism. Citizens are encouraged to report sick or dead waterbirds as specimen collection continues. -
Time to start looking for signs of gall wasps in chestnuts
Published on October 16, 2012
We are approaching the ideal time for Michigan chestnut growers to scout for Asian chestnut gall wasps. Leaves often remain attached to the galls during fall and winter, making them highly visible. -
Thunder Bay Jr. High youth Adopt-a-Beach, enhancing their coastal Lake Huron shoreline and community
Published on October 15, 2012
Kicking off their school year, more than 150 youth from Thunder Bay Jr. High take their classwork to the shorelines of coastal Lake Huron, adopting local beaches to explore and enhance Great Lakes habitats and their local community. -
Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly - Part I
Published on October 3, 2012
Do not release! Properly dispose of unwanted aquatic plants and animals to prevent introduction of aquatic invasive species into Michigan waterways. -
Know your lake plants — get out on your lake and sample!
Published on September 20, 2012
One key to managing your lake is making accurate identifications of aquatic plants.