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Zoning to protect lakeshore areas? Do an assessment first
Published on December 20, 2013
Doing an assessment of the current resources and trends before developing standards is the best way to come up with practical, effective and enforceable regulations. -
Northeast Michigan local officials learn how to protect lake quality
Published on December 20, 2013
Planning and zoning for shoreline areas present both opportunities and challenge for local officials, as participants learned during a recent workshop in northeast Michigan. -
The Twelve Days of Christmas – aquatic invasive species awareness style!
Published on December 19, 2013
‘Tis the season to spread some holiday cheer and, of course, some aquatic invasive species awareness! -
Trawl design training workshop looked at factors affecting fish catchability
Published on December 17, 2013
The latest trawl design workshop in Michigan focused on fish behaviors with trawl equipment present and finds catchability of fish is influenced by several factors. -
What’s in your medicine cabinet? How unused and unwanted medications can affect the Great Lakes
Published on December 17, 2013
Consumption of pharmaceuticals is on the rise in this country. This means that the probability of pharmaceuticals showing up in our waters increases as people improperly dispose of unused and unwanted medications. -
Utilizing warm season grasses as a vegetative buffer
Published on December 9, 2013
USDA-NRCS and MSU Extension demonstrate the functionality of tall warm season grasses as vegetative buffers when planted next to livestock facilities. -
Invasive Phragmites australis: What is it and why is it a problem? Part 2
Published on December 5, 2013
Managing invasive Phragmites australis: Everyone can play a role in keeping this invasive under control. -
Rebuilding an eroding bank on an inland lake
Published on December 4, 2013
Study compares two natural shoreline erosion control techniques suitable for moderate to high energy lakefront properties. -
Do not release invasive species: Part 1
Published on December 4, 2013
When managing water features, contractors and water gardeners can prevent the introduction of Aquatic Invasive Species into natural waterways by using proper disposal methods. -
Citizen scientists investigate aquatic invasive species in Hubbard Lake
Published on December 3, 2013
Aquatic invasive species were the target of citizen science investigations undertaken by elementary students and local lake association volunteers teaming up with MSU research.