News
-
Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment
Published on December 31, 2013
Online resources are available for those looking for information native species. -
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. -
Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality
Published on December 30, 2013
Recognizing point and nonpoint source pollution is the first step to helping to protect Michigan’s water resources. -
Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society offers free membership
Published on December 30, 2013
Student memberships are a great way for those still earning degrees to gain access to invaluable resources on lake management issues, participate in educational offerings that can build upon their field of study and build their network. -
You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think
Published on December 27, 2013
Trace your potential impacts on water resources by visualizing how water flows from your local area and throughout the Great Lakes Basin. -
Three simple steps to help your salmon fishery
Published on December 27, 2013
The Salmon Ambassadors program enlists anglers to gather information on Chinook salmon caught over the course of the year to help biologists understand how stocked and wild fish contribute to fishing success at individual ports during the fishing season. -
Mystery of the Great Lakes buffalo
Published on December 26, 2013
Not all buffalo roam the plains. Large rivers and productive lakes are the habitat of an entirely different kind of buffalo. Bigmouth buffalo, smallmouth buffalo, and black buffalo are rare in the Great Lakes region, their origins remain somewhat obscure. -
Asian carp prevention: Options for basin separation will be released in January
Published on December 25, 2013
A long-awaited study addressing Asian carp prevention will be open for public comment next month. The study deals with hydrologic connections in the Chicago Area Waterway System and eighteen other locations. -
Northern Pike: Stalking Michigan’s water wolf
Published on December 25, 2013
As the ice thickens on Michigan lakes, anglers head out to catch a toothy predator. Pike are very popular with some anglers, but others avoid pike because of their sharp teeth and bony fillets. A few simple tips can turn you into a pike lover, too. -
Michigan Inland Lake Partnership Conference offers ways to learn about inland lakes
Published on December 20, 2013
Natural shoreline workshop for those living on lakes is just one educational opportunity planned to protect Michigan’s priceless natural assets.