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Constructing a natural lakeshore with Certified Natural Shoreline Professional
Published on March 27, 2012
Certification training provides hands-on experiential learning for Michigan’s lake-front contractors while creating natural shoreline demonstration sites accessible to the public. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Two – natural forces formed the Great Lakes
Published on March 27, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Two focuses on Great Lakes morphology. -
Native plants for naturalizing your lakeshore property
Published on March 27, 2012
Plant selection is key to creating a natural shoreline. -
Lake Michigan salmon stocking cuts being considered
Published on March 16, 2012
Computer simulations suggest that current Lake Michigan salmon and trout stocking rates are too high for the available baitfish. To address the problem, fisheries managers are strongly considering reductions in salmon and trout stocking for next year. -
Training equips Michigan contractors to provide lake-friendly landscaping
Published on March 1, 2012
Landscape and marine contractors become Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals equipped to expand services to lake property owners. -
Ice ridges on your property can create habitat and slow shoreline recession
Published on March 1, 2012
While many lakefront homeowners are eager to remove ice ridges, there are many benefits to keeping them in place. -
The other Asian carp: Why grass carp deserve more attention
Published on February 23, 2012
Bighead and silver carp have been at the center of the Asian carp controversy for several years, but another Asian carp could have serious impacts on Great Lakes waters. -
Is your town a Trail Town?
Published on February 23, 2012
Communities benefit from linkages through the recreational use of rivers and trails. -
Planning, partnerships are keys to effective water management
Published on February 23, 2012
Water users in Michigan can work together to reduce water use conflicts and share available water. Planning for future water availability can reduce the risks of conflicts and ensure that needs are consistent with the availability of water resources. -
What’s a water trail?
Published on February 23, 2012
Water trails are showing up along waterways across the country, offering recreation to users and economic spark to communities.