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Boat show attendees learn about Aquatic Nuisance Species
Published on February 26, 2013
Attendees at the 2013 Detroit Boat Show were able to participate in research and education on how smart boating practices can reduce the spread of ANS. -
Lowest recorded water levels in Lakes Michigan-Huron basis for repeat Great Lakes Levels 101 program
Published on February 25, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension will host a free public program to inform interested citizens on Lake Michigan water level with representatives from US Army Corp of Engineers and Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. -
Bountiful inland lakes make Michigan a water wonderland, but they need protection
Published on February 23, 2013
Appreciating Michigan’s inland lakes begins with an understanding of how they were formed and sources of degradation. Upcoming natural shoreline workshop offers ideas for their proper care and long-term management. -
Aquatic Invasive Species the focus of Sea Grant Extension Education
Published on February 22, 2013
Teachers, anglers and the public have opportunities to learn about Aquatic Invasive Species at upcoming events. -
Great Lakes Conference at MSU to address Great Lakes issues
Published on February 15, 2013
The 2013 Great Lakes Conference will again be part of ANR Week at MSU, and will focus on current issues and information relating to our Great Lakes. -
Pere Marquette River anglers surveyed for first time since 1982
Published on February 6, 2013
The Pere Marquette has long been a favorite destination for anglers. Great fishing for resident brown trout and lake-run salmon and steelhead generated an estimated 284,236 hours of angler effort in 2011. -
New research on the impact of sea lamprey on lake whitefish is underway in the Great Lakes
Published on February 5, 2013
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is exploring the feasibility of conducting a large-scale lake whitefish-sea lamprey interaction study to determine whitefish survivability from lamprey attack. -
MSU researchers working on a natural repellent for sea lamprey control
Published on February 5, 2013
Blocking certain streams with lampricides will cause sea lamprey to avoid waterways and effectively eliminate concentrated populations of sea lampreys. -
Salmon stocking reduction discussed at Ludington Regional Fisheries Workshop
Published on February 4, 2013
Chinook salmon stocking reductions for each Michigan port and stream have been determined for the 2013 season. Rationale for the current plans and possibilities for adapting future stocking rates were presented at a recent workshop. -
Citizen science: Part II - People making a difference in their community and across the state
Published on February 1, 2013
Reports of reptiles and amphibians help shape management strategies throughout Michigan.