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Protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp: Make your voice heard today!
Published on January 16, 2014
Now is the time to voice your opinion on basin separation options for the Chicago Area Waterway System. Eight options are listed in the recent GLMRIS report and two public meetings are scheduled in Michigan next week. -
New website helps visitors plan outdoor adventures in Port Austin, Michigan
Published on January 14, 2014
Interactive web-based virtual tour allows people to explore the Port Austin community to plan their outdoor adventures. -
Alpena youth combat invasive species to recover and enhance Bagley Creek
Published on January 13, 2014
Collaborating with conservation partners, Alpena students research water quality, remove invasive species, and seek to restore stream bank habitats of Bagley Creek and beyond. -
Great Lakes Association of Science Ships looks ahead to the 2014 season
Published on January 13, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant Extension will present information on the Coordinated Onboard Education and Outreach Project (COEOP) as part of the 18th Annual Science Vessel Coordination Workshop. -
Do not release invasive species: Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Water garden retailers, managers and enthusiasts should know that it is illegal to be in possession of, sell, offer to sell or introduce into the environment prohibited plants and animals. Hefty fines may be incurred. -
Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?
Published on January 10, 2014
Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan. -
Enjoy winter birding with online Berrien County, Michigan destinations map
Published on January 7, 2014
An online map including descriptions of popular and productive locations to view birds among Berrien County’s diverse upland, woodland and Lake Michigan shoreline habitats is available online. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues focus of Michigan Fish Producers Association meeting
Published on January 3, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant will coordinate a daylong program addressing issues influencing commercial fishing on the Great Lakes at annual fish producers meeting. -
Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species
Published on December 31, 2013
Online Michigan invasive species resources area can help identify and respond rapidly to invasive plants in an effort to protect Michigan’s diverse ecosystems. -
Variety of planting stock available for natural shoreline landscaping
Published on December 31, 2013
Depending on what type of project you are planning and how quickly you want it to fill in, select the planting stock that is right for your situation.