News
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Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Published on May 16, 2023
Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to ten different species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting. -
Village of Cassopolis is FIT for action
Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Extension's First Impressions for Tourism (FIT) assessment program provides communities with valuable feedback that can be turned into action. -
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on May 8, 2023
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
Initiative launches to strengthen small-town, rural tourism in Roscommon County, Michigan
Published on May 8, 2023
Roscommon Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Extension forge partnership to strengthen rural, small-town tourism. -
Walleye sport fishing regulations for southeast Michigan available now
Published on May 5, 2023
Walleye bag limits set at 6 fish per day on St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, Detroit River and Lake Erie. -
Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners
Published on April 21, 2023
Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications. -
Emerging from the deep
Published on April 21, 2023
Lakes are nurseries for a fascinating variety of insects; did you know that many insects – including dragonflies, mayflies, and mosquitoes – spend the first stages of their lives underwater? -
What is Mi Fresh Fish?
Published on April 18, 2023
COVID-19 funds launch of a Michigan fisheries consumer educational marketing campaign. -
MSU researchers at forefront of efforts to halt spread of oak wilt
Published on April 17, 2023
Lab provides novel methods to protect trees against infection of deadly tree disease -
Planning and zoning for solar in Michigan
Published on April 13, 2023
The economics of solar have never been better and individuals, businesses, utilities and cooperatives are planning projects all over Michigan. Is your community ready?