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Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
How many stocked steelhead returning to Michigan rivers are still unmarked?
Published on March 18, 2022
Anglers have been tracking catches of steelhead with and without fin clips. Most stocked steelhead in Michigan rivers now have an adipose fin clip, but some do not. -
New online tool keeps users up-to-date on AIS regulations
Published on March 15, 2022
Regulations to protect the Great Lakes have broad impacts on entire states and countries. A new online tool displays the most up-to-date information on nonindigenous species regulation in the Great Lakes. -
Video series highlights invasive species, their management - and some success stories
Published on March 9, 2022
The five-part short video series, Managing Great Lakes Invaders, was developed by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) -
MSU Mobile Boat Wash program now open for scheduling
Published on February 25, 2022
The MSU Mobile Boat Wash program is open for its 8th season of boat wash events for organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species prevention. -
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo
Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools. -
It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!
Published on February 4, 2022
Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention. -
MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator
Published on January 19, 2022
Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters. -
Surveys shed light on steelhead harvest limit preference
Published on December 16, 2021
Survey results suggest that catch-and-release anglers are in favor of a one-fish limit while those who keep their catch prefer a higher limit, but the biological impact of a harvest reduction is somewhat unclear. -
Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan
Published on November 24, 2021
Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists.