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Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Six – The Great Lakes and humans are inextricably interconnected
Published on August 24, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Six focuses on the relationship between the lakes and those who live within their watersheds. -
Bingham Arts Academy completes rain garden project, learning while benefiting Lake Huron watershed
Published on August 22, 2012
Teachers and students engage in establishing a schoolyard rain garden, creating an outdoor classroom for themselves and promoting water resource awareness and stewardship education with their community! -
Lake Huron - the H in HOMES.
Published on August 22, 2012
The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the H in HOMES—Lake Huron. -
Survey finds Michigan boaters could do more to prevent the spread of invasive species
Published on August 20, 2012
Most Michigan boaters take some precautions to slow the spread of invasive species, but few take all of the recommended steps on a regular basis. -
Volunteers needed in southeast Michigan to help map Michigan’s invasive species
Published on August 20, 2012
A free training workshop is being offered in southeast Michigan for volunteers to help map invasive species in Michigan. -
4-H GLNR campers investigate impacts of aquatic invasive species on biodiversity of native fish
Published on August 16, 2012
Upon discovering, documenting invasive round gobies in Presque Isle County’s Lake Esau, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources campers investigated the impacts of non-native aquatic invaders in this local lake. -
Lessons in ecology from the humble bluegill: Part 1
Published on August 16, 2012
The bluegill is one of the most common and popular fish in Michigan, and one of the best understood. For over a century, researchers have been studying the ecology of bluegill in Michigan lakes. -
Catch & Cook benefits local businesses, enhances coastal tourism experiences for northeast Michigan
Published on August 10, 2012
Lake Huron fisheries businesses have recently been challenged due to ecosystem changes. A Michigan Sea Grant-supported program seeks to add value and grow new business opportunities for northeast Michigan charter fishing operators. -
Lake Sturgeon spawning reefs making a difference in southeast Michigan
Published on August 6, 2012
Nearly twenty species of fish, including Lake Sturgeon, are utilizing three constructed fish spawning reefs in the waterways in the Detroit and St. Clair Rivers. -
Water Safety on the Great Lakes: How to identify a rip current
Published on August 3, 2012
Rip currents are common on the Great Lakes and knowing what a rip current looks like can help save your life.