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Michigan aquatic invasive species featured during February 22-28 National Invasive Species Awareness
Published on February 22, 2015
This week is designed to raise awareness and identify solutions to invasive species. -
Sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes
Published on February 16, 2015
One sea lamprey can kill up to 40 pounds of fish in its lifetime, but certain programs can reduce the impact of this invasive species in the Great Lakes. -
New Detroit river international wildlife refuge gateway to be constructed
Published on February 16, 2015
The new Refuge Gateway will welcome thousands of visitors each year for outdoor recreational fishing, birding, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, wildlife observation and environmental education. -
Educators have the opportunity to attend the 29th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University.
Published on February 16, 2015
Conference topics include a history of fisheries, Asian Carp, wild rice, BMPs in Lake Erie, restoration efforts, and a virtual tour of wildlife. -
Spiny waterfleas are winter survivors
Published on February 12, 2015
Non-native invasive Spiny waterfleas survive winters with resilient eggs. Their eggs can endure freezing, drought and going through the guts of fish. -
Feeding our crops, protecting our water in a changing climate
Published on February 3, 2015
Providing nutrients to crops is essential to farming practices, but is there a way to control water run off with better on-farm management tools? -
Plastic fibers emerge as Lake Michigan pollutant
Published on February 2, 2015
Preliminary results from the first-ever plastics study in southern Lake Michigan give a whole new meaning to the phrase “it all comes out in the wash.” -
Port Huron’s First Trail Towns committee kicks off 2015!
Published on January 20, 2015
Opportunities for volunteers interested in Port Huron’s Trail Town Projects! -
Moving Trail Town Communities forward!
Published on January 20, 2015
Strategies for forming committees and taking the next steps. -
Stormwater overflows don’t only occur during the summer
Published on January 9, 2015
Rain storms in southeast Michigan in late November added 79 million gallons to the 2014 sewage overflow totals.