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Always use extreme caution when venturing on ice for that first ice fishing trip of the year
Published on December 5, 2012
Some knowledge of ice formation and safety precautions could help keep you safe when venturing out on the ice this coming winter season. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership reaches homeowners through Shoreline Educator Network
Published on December 5, 2012
A network of shoreline educators is available to teach riparians the benefits of natural shorelines in inland lake ecosystems. -
Salmon and steelhead are focus of video presentation in Scottville
Published on December 4, 2012
World-class fishing for salmon and steelhead is the norm in Mason County, but few people get the chance for a fish-eye view of what swims in local waters. -
Groundwater models teach all ages about the water cycle, and how water and pollutants travel
Published on November 30, 2012
Using a watershed or groundwater model simulator makes it easier to teach about water and geology beneath our feet. -
Home site assessments protect water quality
Published on November 29, 2012
Mapping out your home site can help identify activities that pose risk to water resources. -
Lake augmentation – a solution to low inland lake levels? Part 1
Published on November 29, 2012
After a dry year, lake residents may be considering augmenting lake levels. If so, there are ecological and regulatory considerations. -
Landscape and marine contractors can become Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals
Published on November 29, 2012
Natural shoreline certification training program offered in Van Buren and Oakland Counties in February 2013. -
Ottawa County study finds human sewage contamination at ‘No Risk’ level in Grand River
Published on November 28, 2012
The lower Grand River has an image problem when it comes to water quality, but recent monitoring of fecal indicator bacteria suggests that some of the Grand’s historic problems have been remedied. -
Grand Rapids sewer system upgrades improve water quality, problems remain for Grand River Watershed
Published on November 28, 2012
Recent study of Grand River fecal contamination found ‘no risk’ levels of human sewage in Ottawa County waters. City of Grand Rapids’ CSOs have been all but eliminated, but upstream tributaries continue to contribute fecal contamination to the Grand River. -
Alcona Community High School students investigate their Black River Watershed
Published on November 28, 2012
Alcona Community High School environmental science students study local streams as partners in developing a management plan for their local Black River Watershed.