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Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1

Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.
Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2

Published on January 16, 2026
Counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.
Eastern Upper Peninsula birding update: What to see and where

Published on January 10, 2026
Snowy Owls are setting up their territories and Bald Eagles are abundant - what a great time to be birding!
Five lamprey species are found in the Great Lakes – only one is invasive

Published on December 15, 2025
New poster offers detailed comparison of these ancient jawless fish.
What is and is not a charrette (and why it matters)

Published on November 26, 2025
The National Charrette Institute clarifies what is and is not a charrette, and explains why this distinction matters.
Bowfin or faux-fin? Reeling in the truth about these look-alike fish

Published on November 23, 2025
Learn how to ID between bowfin, burbot, and the invasive northern snakehead by spotting key differences in body shape, coloration, and fins.
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.
Why do we care about Chara?

Published on November 4, 2025
Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory.
Stories offer rich history of the Great Lakes’ legacy

Published on November 3, 2025
Transportation of goods, shipwrecks, commercial and recreational fishing, all tell the tale of human connection to the water.