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Students partner in invasive management, habitat restoration project
Published on October 19, 2018
Tawas Middle School students help to manage invasive Phragmites in their community – learning and having some fun along the way. -
Consumer advisories for fish and waterways
Published on October 16, 2018
Following consumer advisories for eating fish is important to your health. -
Landscaping important to maintaining health of shorelines
Published on October 2, 2018
“Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners,” provides guidance on lake-friendly natural shoreline landscaping. -
The “do nothing” option for preparing your inland lake shoreline for winter
Published on October 2, 2018
Homeowners with natural shorelines create “interest” in the winter landscape while providing important habitat. -
Charter fishing continues to boost tourism in coastal towns
Published on September 25, 2018
Charter fishing on Lake Huron picked up steam in 2017 while other lakes held strong. -
Invasive species in your Jambalaya?
Published on September 25, 2018
Cajun food lovers may be happy to learn the invasive rusty crayfish has been “demoted” from Michigan’s list of prohibited species to the restricted species list. But what does this regulation change mean for home cooks? -
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 1
Published on September 19, 2018
The steps taken by a lakefront property owner, and current participant in MSU Extension’s Lake & Stream Leaders Institute, to change his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home home for birds and butterflies. -
Inland lake shoreline erosion control demonstrated at Kellogg Biological Station
Published on September 19, 2018
Updated website offers video of the rebuilding of an eroded bank on Gull Lake using encapsulated soil lift technique. -
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2
Published on September 19, 2018
A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies. -
Get to know which plants are safe to eat at Wild Edibles Workshop
Published on August 30, 2018
Join fellow nature-lovers on Sept. 8 to learn more about wild edible plants at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Sanctuary.