News
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Fishing tournament focuses on freshwater drum
Published on July 9, 2015
Some anglers giving ‘sheephead’ due respect. -
Aquatic plants provide shelter for young fish
Published on July 9, 2015
A single acre of aquatic vegetation can hold hundreds of thousands of small fish. -
Freshwater drum are fun to catch, but can you eat them?
Published on July 9, 2015
Blackening, boiling and grilling are all tasty options with this fish. -
Young males at higher risk of drowning in the Great Lakes, research finds
Published on July 8, 2015
Great Lakes Water Safety Conference addresses swim safety risk communication. -
Drone debate trickles into the field of water science
Published on July 7, 2015
Water sampling drones bring big advantages and big complications to the world of aquatic research. -
Investigating the historic rock reefs of Saginaw Bay
Published on July 2, 2015
Researchers explore potential for future restoration. -
The consequences of children spending less time outdoors
Published on July 2, 2015
Children are spending less time outdoors with important consequences for their health and the health of the planet. -
Water levels gauge installed in Grand Traverse Bay to assist in measuring glacial rebound
Published on May 22, 2015
The glaciers of 10,000 years ago are still impacting the Great Lakes today. -
Great Lakes water levels for the summer of 2015 - what’s up (or not)?
Published on May 8, 2015
In January of 2013 record-low levels for Lake Michigan were recorded. In 2014, Great Lakes water levels rebounded. What’s the forecast for summer 2015 lake levels? -
Annual Lake St. Clair workshop to return in 2015
Published on April 3, 2015
Lake St. Clair is widely regarded as one of North America’s greatest fishing lakes. You can discover why while also learning about new research findings and fishery trends. -
New Detroit river international wildlife refuge gateway to be constructed
Published on February 16, 2015
The new Refuge Gateway will welcome thousands of visitors each year for outdoor recreational fishing, birding, hunting, kayaking/canoeing, wildlife observation and environmental education. -
Educators have the opportunity to attend the 29th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University.
Published on February 16, 2015
Conference topics include a history of fisheries, Asian Carp, wild rice, BMPs in Lake Erie, restoration efforts, and a virtual tour of wildlife. -
Plastic fibers emerge as Lake Michigan pollutant
Published on February 2, 2015
Preliminary results from the first-ever plastics study in southern Lake Michigan give a whole new meaning to the phrase “it all comes out in the wash.”