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4-H GLNR campers investigate impacts of aquatic invasive species on biodiversity of native fish
Published on August 16, 2012
Upon discovering, documenting invasive round gobies in Presque Isle County’s Lake Esau, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources campers investigated the impacts of non-native aquatic invaders in this local lake. -
Grants help northern Michigan forest landowners deal with Emerald Ash Borer
Published on August 14, 2012
Emerald Ash Borer is a very destructive forest pest. Available for a limited time, a DNR grant program helps landowners gain access to professional advice to manage their woodlands and deal with this insect threat. -
Forest pests
Published on July 27, 2012
Learn about pests that affect forests. -
Least wanted: Aquatic invasive species in Michigan inland lakes
Published on July 27, 2012
Upcoming McNALMS Conference addresses aquatic invasive species and other topics. -
Check for spotted wing Drosophila larvae in cherries
Published on July 24, 2012
Michigan cherry growers with fruit remaining on the trees should look for signs of spotted wing Drosophila larvae. -
More science discoveries made with teachers aboard the R/V Lake Guardian exploring Lake Huron
Published on July 23, 2012
Lake Huron is a great teacher! Educational opportunities abound in research conducted during weeklong scientific expedition with educators to study the waters and life of Lake Huron - Part 3 of 3. -
Teachers explore Lake Huron during shipboard science workshop aboard the R/V Lake Guardian
Published on July 11, 2012
Join fourteen educators as they investigate the waters and ecology of Lake Huron aboard the R/V Lake Guardian in the first of a three part article series - Part 1 of 3. -
Not all beach muck is created equal
Published on July 10, 2012
Summertime can bring green water and foul muck to shore following nuisance algae growth. Sandy beaches on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore are less likely to be affected than rocky northern and western shores. -
Pest management: Leave firewood at home this summer
Published on July 5, 2012
Because of the potential of spreading forest pests, MSU Extension forestry educators recommend not transporting firewood from home to campsites around the state. -
Michigan Sea Grant conducting aquaculture AIS-HACCP session at Planning for Aquaculture Business
Published on July 3, 2012
Developing a healthy aquaculture operation entails good working knowledge of developing an AIS-HACCP plan to keep fish healthy and your business growing.