News
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The largest fish in the Great Lakes!
Published on July 25, 2013
Summer Discovery Cruises feature Lake Sturgeon, the gentle giants of the Great Lakes. -
County commissioners learn about Great Lakes water levels
Published on July 23, 2013
Mark Breederland, MSU Extension Sea Grant educator, explains causes and impacts of low lake levels to county commissioners in Northern Lower Michigan. -
Michigan Great Lakes water trails highlighted on new website
Published on July 23, 2013
Michigan paddlers now have online home for all Great Lakes water trail information. -
Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 2
Published on July 19, 2013
Adopting ways to reduce the amount of water going to storm sewers and drains can protect our waterways. -
Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 1
Published on July 19, 2013
Stormwater is unavoidable. Reducing the amount of and pollutants in stormwater can significantly improve local water resources. -
Night Watch!
Published on July 16, 2013
Exploring Lake St. Clair after dark on a Summer Discovery Cruise. -
Master naturalists consider pros and cons of dam removal in Grand Rapids
Published on July 16, 2013
Grand Rapids is one of many communities in Michigan where aging dams offer opportunities for habitat enhancement. An upcoming program will focus on what this might mean for fish populations. -
Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 2
Published on July 9, 2013
Village of Paw Paw partners with Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership, provides professional development for Village employees and gains a natural shoreline demonstration site on Maple Lake. -
Be careful what you wish for when managing aquatic weeds
Published on July 9, 2013
Shallow lakes often suffer from excess nutrient inputs. Dense growth of aquatic plants can result, but plant management efforts can sometimes result in loss of water clarity and long-term problems with algae growth. -
Dredging activities move forward in Michigan harbors and marinas
Published on July 9, 2013
Michigan state agencies direct money at critical dredging efforts in order to sustain the economic and recreational benefits of boating.