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National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Yellow floating heart
Published on February 24, 2016
Part 4 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Water chestnut
Published on February 23, 2016
Part 3 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: Katherine V a lone survivor and fishing legend
Published on February 23, 2016
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan looks at commercial fishing past through stories of local fishermen and one historic boat, the Katherine V. -
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Water hyacinth
Published on February 21, 2016
Part 2 in a series to learn about invasive species and what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes. -
Invasive Species Week: Non-native plants, animals a serious threat to global, local biodiversity
Published on February 21, 2016
Read this series to learn what to do to help protect Michigan and the Great Lakes. -
Recreational fishers also target lake whitefish in the Great Lakes
Published on February 2, 2016
Munising Bay on Lake Superior has a unique population of lake whitefish that grows very slow. -
Turning Michigan fish waste into fertilizer creates a commercial product
Published on February 1, 2016
Several million pounds of commercial fish waste are generated in Michigan each year. -
26th annual Great Lakes Conference at MSU to address Michigan’s water heritage
Published on January 29, 2016
“The Great Lakes: Michigan's Water Heritage” conference to focus on state’s draft 30-Year Water Strategy as well as current issues, opportunities and challenges. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: People, fish and fishing
Published on January 25, 2016
Celebrate and experience our Great Lakes fisheries heritage while traveling Michigan. -
Snowmobile safety: Things to know before you go
Published on January 13, 2016
Lifesaving tips for one of Michigan’s most popular winter sports. -
Exploring place-based education from the student perspective
Published on January 13, 2016
Michigan Sea Grant and NE MI GLSI share a new report that explores place-based education from the perspective of the students involved. -
Cosmetics containing microbeads will soon be breaking the law
Published on December 29, 2015
President signs legislation to reduce microbead pollution in the Great Lakes and beyond. -
New study tests temperature in live wells
Published on December 28, 2015
Many catch-and-release fishing tournaments require anglers to hold fish on board for hours at a time, but do live wells get too hot for fish? -
Museum explores west Michigan’s fisheries heritage
Published on December 28, 2015
A new exhibit at Tri-Cities Historical Museum in Grand Haven looks at Lake Michigan commercial fishing stories and changes in the industry through the years. -
The misunderstood mudpuppy
Published on December 28, 2015
Sorting out the fact and fiction about Michigan’s largest, fully aquatic salamander. -
New walleye management plan available for Lake Erie
Published on December 23, 2015
Goals and objectives will guide Lake Erie walleye management for 2015-2019. -
Au Gres develops a new vision for a premier waterfront
Published on December 23, 2015
Project team helps community to plan for Au Gres 2035 -
Yellow perch – Michigan’s favorite fish any time of year – Part 2
Published on December 23, 2015
Learn the life history of perch, as well as how to find and catch them no matter what the season. -
2015 State of the Strait conference offers ideas for future work
Published on December 23, 2015
Scientists, educators and environmental advocates discuss science and data in the St. Clair-Detroit River System. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 3
Published on December 22, 2015
Early state settlers thought wetlands were teaming with disease.