News
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For sake of forest health it's best not to move firewood
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension recommends that firewood should not be transported long distances to be sure forests pests are not unintentionally spread to new areas of the state. -
New MiWaters system expected to streamline the permit application and tracking process
Published on October 1, 2015
State launches new online system for obtaining permits to conduct regulated activities on or near lakes, streams and wetlands. -
Two BMPs are better than one
Published on September 30, 2015
How to boost the effectiveness of your farm’s nutrient management. -
Will they restore the lake on their own?
Published on September 30, 2015
Lakefront property owners know they can make a difference through their actions. -
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on September 30, 2015
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
What can you do to help protect your lake?
Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds. -
Preserving pumpkin safely
Published on September 25, 2015
Enjoying pumpkin year round is easy; just remember home canning can’t always replicate commercial canning. -
Propagating Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Published on September 25, 2015
Make more of Jack-in-the-Pulpit, a beautiful native plant, by following these propagating tips. -
Planting a tree successfully requires the correct planting depth
Published on September 23, 2015
Even many years after planting, mistakes in planting depth can come back to haunt the tree. -
Homegrown potatoes tell you when to harvest them
Published on September 18, 2015
Knowing when to harvest homegrown potatoes and how to handle them after harvest helps gardeners end up with the maximum amount of potatoes possible to store for those cold winter months.