News
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Did my fish survive the polar vortex?
Published on April 7, 2014
An extremely cold winter can result in fish mortalities in recreational fishing ponds. -
Recreational fishers should be aware of the dangers of cold water
Published on April 7, 2014
Wearing a personal floatation device can save your life. -
Native wildflowers coming to a woodlot near you!
Published on April 1, 2014
As the spring wildflowers begin to emerge, many resources are available to help wildflower novices to identify and use wildflowers in home woodland landscapes. -
Growing up Green documentary explores Great Lakes place-based education
Published on March 31, 2014
Michigan youth and Great Lakes stewardship are at the center of new place-based education documentary airing on PBS stations throughout April. -
Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension host Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop
Published on March 28, 2014
The Lake St. Clair fisheries workshop brings community together with fisheries research and management partners through discussions on research findings, management updates, and fishing trends. -
Was that salmon stocked? For the first time anglers will know at a glance
Published on March 25, 2014
Fisheries research projects often make use of marked fish. Usually only a proportion of all fish in a lake are marked, but thanks to the Great Lakes mass-marking project, nearly all stocked Chinook salmon in Lake Michigan will have a clipped fin in 2014. -
Water resources protection through education
Published on March 25, 2014
The Great Lakes Education Program helps educate residents about Michigan’s abundant water resources. -
Grand Haven anglers volunteer to track catches of stocked and wild salmon
Published on March 25, 2014
Last year saw declines in catch rates for Chinook salmon and decreased salmon stocking in response to low baitfish numbers. Anglers in Grand Haven recorded catches to help biologists understand how changes might impact fishing. -
Spring break-up and flooding at Cadillac Lakefront Park
Published on March 25, 2014
Natural shoreline demonstration site weathers Lake Cadillac ice action and high water without problems. -
Web-based tools for shoreline assessments
Published on March 21, 2014
Online mapping sites offer excellent information to help local officials develop effective shoreline zoning regulations.