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Salmon run offers unique fish-watching opportunities for nature enthusiasts
Published on August 16, 2018
Birds and mammals are usually the focus for wildlife watchers, but the fall salmon run provides spectacular fish-watching opportunities, too. Visit weirs and dams in west Michigan this fall or watch a new video to enjoy the spectacle. -
MSU Extension Celebrates Septic Smart Week with free webinar
Published on August 14, 2018
This free, live statewide webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system -
Fact sheets, webinars and upcoming workshop help Saginaw Bay communities prepare for extreme storms
Published on August 8, 2018
Saginaw Bay watershed decision-makers, planners, residents, and other partners are invited to attend free summit on Aug. 15. -
2018 enrollment open for Michigan Conservation Stewards Program
Published on August 2, 2018
Intensive volunteer leader training program designed for those interested learning ecosystem-based management principles and sharing this knowledge with others who want to help restore and sustain healthy ecosystems throughout Michigan. -
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month by committing to learn more about Michigan’s lakes
Published on July 30, 2018
Register today for the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention. -
Landscaping workshop for lakefront property owners
Published on July 23, 2018
Michigan State University Extension and The Michigan Natural Shorelines Partnership members are offering workshops about creating and managing natural shoreline landscapes on inland lakes. -
Database provides a diverse toolkit for the fight against aquatic invaders
Published on July 23, 2018
Learn how to use the online List Generator to find what species have become established in your watershed. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference offers an island experience
Published on July 17, 2018
Travel to Beaver Island to explore online opportunities for expanding the heritage trail network across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. -
Farmers needed to test EnviroImpact tool
Published on July 12, 2018
With the tool, farmers can better determine when to apply manure as a fertilizer source with lower runoff risks. -
Alien-looking blob discovered in southern Michigan lake
Published on July 9, 2018
Suspicious aquatic oddity attached to boat is actually indicator of good water quality