News
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Michigan Clean Water Corps leads the way in helping individuals protect and manage water resources
Published on December 14, 2015
Technical assistance, training and grants offer a comprehensive set of resources needed to support volunteer stream monitoring efforts across the state. -
Climate science, Part 2
Published on December 14, 2015
Climate Science Principle 1: The sun is the primary source of energy for Earth’s climate system. -
Researchers use sound waves to map potential rock reef restoration sites in Saginaw Bay
Published on December 11, 2015
Sonar helps identify conditions at the bottom of the lake. -
Animal adaptations for winter
Published on December 10, 2015
It’s easy for humans to put on more layers or go inside to stay warm in the winter, but how have animals evolved to handle the cold and snow? -
Stone kilns used to produce charcoal in the 1800’s still visible in Michigan today
Published on December 8, 2015
During the height of Michigan’s iron boom, charcoal was the main fuel used to fire the blast furnaces to smelt iron. -
Creating a 2015 ecological snapshot of Lake Michigan
Published on December 8, 2015
Presentations from State of Lake Michigan conference offer insights. -
Michigan’s water strategy: A 30-year plan to manage Michigan’s waters
Published on December 7, 2015
This strategy offers recommendations that will build economic capacity and sustain ecological integrity and protection of these resources. -
Reducing energy expenses
Published on December 4, 2015
Farmers who attended workshops have experienced success in securing utility rebates and USDA grant funding to implement energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. -
Wood is warm
Published on December 4, 2015
The potential for wood-based thermal energy in the upper Great Lakes states is huge. But it won’t happen overnight and there are many barriers. But others have come a long way. Maybe, we can, too. -
Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program – Auditor training
Published on December 4, 2015
Audits performed by auditors certified by the Michigan Farm Energy Audit Program have increased the number of approved on-farm energy efficiency projects in Michigan.