News
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A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 3
Published on December 22, 2015
Early state settlers thought wetlands were teaming with disease. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 2
Published on December 22, 2015
Wetlands provide valuable services to Michigan communities. -
A history of wetlands in Michigan: Part 1
Published on December 22, 2015
How we came to better understand and appreciate one of the world’s most productive ecosystems. -
Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 2
Published on December 21, 2015
Some highlights from 4th Triennial Conference on National Working Waterfronts and Waterways -
Yellow perch is Michigan’s favorite fish any time of year - Part 1
Published on December 21, 2015
Learn how to tell the yellow perch apart from its closest relatives: Walleye and sauger. -
For economic growth, just add water
Published on December 21, 2015
Michigan is first in the country for water-dependent economic growth. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension names Elliot Nelson to new position in the eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on December 21, 2015
Elliot Nelson, an Upper Peninsula native, has been chosen to fill a new Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator position in the eastern U.P. He will begin his new position in May 2016. -
Paris climate agreement
Published on December 21, 2015
Adoption of a historic accord is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions impacting the planet. -
Greenhouse gases: Their impact on climate change
Published on December 21, 2015
Many scientists are predicting the Earth is heading toward a global warming danger zone and humans are responsible for most of it by upsetting the balance in the natural ecosystem. -
Regulating keyhole development
Published on December 21, 2015
Riparian lots that grant keyhole access to others may create impacts that threaten health, safety, and welfare. Local governments have the legal basis to regulate such activities.