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Two Detroit-area educators will join week-long Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Erie
Published on July 2, 2024
Metroparks outreach interpreter, and Dearborn biology teacher, among 15 from Great Lakes region chosen to participate. -
Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 4 new cohort locations in 2024
Published on June 28, 2024
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers 8 weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2024, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more. -
Michigan Sea Grant welcomes new coastal resilience Extension educator
Published on June 25, 2024
Kat Cameron serving as regional liaison for Sea Grant and NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Laboratory. -
What’s the deal with algae?
Published on June 24, 2024
Webinar will teach about vital role it plays in aquatic ecosystems and about some types of algae that may cause problems in Michigan. -
Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch helps volunteers detect invasive species in Michigan inland lakes
Published on June 2, 2024
A joint program between MSU and EGLE provides volunteers with training, guidance and useful tools to successfully identify and map invasive aquatic plants in their lakes. -
European frog-bit: Be on the lookout for this aggressive invasive plant
Published on June 2, 2024
European frog-bit is a prolific invasive aquatic plant that is creating a mess along the shores of the Great Lakes. -
Salt runoff can impair lakes
Published on June 2, 2024
Salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks can turn our “fresh” water salty. -
Great Lakes aquatic invasive plant continues its march into Michigan’s inland waters
Published on June 2, 2024
European Frog-bit has been discovered in several new locations. -
Michigan Waterfowl Hunters: Help prevent the spread of invasive European Frog-bit
Published on June 2, 2024
Help prevent your favorite hunting spot from getting choked out by this new aquatic invasive plant by cleaning your boats and gear. -
Using road stream crossing surveys to understand creek health
Published on June 2, 2024
Assessment procedure is a valuable tool for watershed management planning and engaging local volunteers.