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Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement commitment plan open for public comment
Published on August 24, 2017
Every voice is an important voice. Take this opportunity to weigh in on the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement action plan for phosphorous reduction in Lake Erie. -
Lake Michigan kings are back — but why?
Published on August 23, 2017
After the gloom-and-doom of 2016, anglers are gearing up for a much better run of salmon in 2017. Recent trends in the fishery suggest that ups and downs may be the new norm if prey populations do not stabilize. -
Lake Michigan’s charter fishing industry is … remarkably stable
Published on August 23, 2017
It doesn’t make for sensational headlines, but charter fishing has been a consistent part of coastal tourism despite recent ups and downs in fishing success. -
SepticSmart Week core messages
Published on August 22, 2017
Sept. 18-22, 2017 marks the fifth annual SepticSmart week, sponsored by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). -
Students team up with Michigan Sea Grant to protect native fish
Published on August 15, 2017
A threatened fish called the River Redhorse is the latest subject of the Native Fish Heroes poster series. -
New video shows anglers how to remove stomachs for fish diet study
Published on August 9, 2017
Researchers are trying to learn more about what trout, salmon, and walleye are eating in lakes Huron and Michigan. Anglers can help by donating stomachs from their catch. -
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month
Published on July 11, 2017
Engage in an activity to enjoy and protect Michigan’s lakes. -
Gaylord Bioblitz event scheduled for July 22
Published on July 11, 2017
Answer the call! Bioblitz events help catalog local biodiversity. -
Evidence of prehistoric caribou hunters found below Lake Huron
Published on July 11, 2017
Research continues this summer on a series of targets on the Alpena-Amberley Ridge in the lake. -
May, June storms bring higher Great Lake water levels for summer 2017
Published on July 5, 2017
Great Lake levels are up with Lake Ontario reaching an all-time high.