News
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A Journey through the Straits
Published on June 21, 2013
Exploring the Detroit River on a Summer Discovery Cruise. -
Aquatic Invasive Species of the Week!
Published on June 14, 2013
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality now providing a weekly quick-read on AIS. -
Report invasive species quickly and easily and look good doing it!
Published on June 11, 2013
Upload sightings of invasive plants and animals to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN). -
Get out and fish this weekend!
Published on June 6, 2013
The summer free fishing weekend in Michigan is June 8-9 with lots of fun fishing events to choose from including The Rivertown Detroit Kids Fishing Fest at Milliken State Park from 8am-noon. -
Overcoming seasickness while boating on the Great Lakes
Published on June 3, 2013
Don’t let a queasy stomach ruin your day on a big lake. Here are some tips for dealing with seasickness to enjoy your time on the Great Lakes. -
Alpena youth explore impacts of invasive rusty crayfish within their local watershed
Published on May 28, 2013
Sanborn Elementary School students study crayfish to better understand biodiversity and ecosystem health within their Thunder Bay River Watershed. -
Great Lakes paddling safety in 2013
Published on May 28, 2013
As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes they need to keep these safety tips in mind. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 2
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s web-based Water Withdrawal Assessment tool provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 1
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment tool screens large quantity water withdrawals to prevent adverse impacts to stream and river ecology. The Web-based system also provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Michigan Boater’s Guide provides on-board help with invasive aquatic plant identification
Published on May 23, 2013
Hot off the press and into the boat! New aquatic invasive species guide from MSU Extension helps ID plants and provides direction on what to do when you find one.