News
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The SS Hydrus, sunk in the Great Storm of 1913, finally found in Lake Huron
Published on December 3, 2015
Shipwreck hunter David Trotter finds wreck 102 years after it sank. -
Forestry Inventory and Analysis data provides comprehensive look at forestry in Michigan
Published on December 3, 2015
The U.S. Forest Service collects and publishes data every five years on the status of forest land and forestry activities in each state. -
The role of Regional Aquaculture Centers in the U.S.
Published on December 3, 2015
12 Midwest states, including Michigan, served by North Central Regional Aquaculture Center. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues featured at conference
Published on December 3, 2015
Michigan Sea Grant presenting daylong program during Michigan Fish Producers Association meeting. -
Food chains
Published on December 2, 2015
Natural resources provide all the material goods that we use. Forests provide wood, a renewable resource with minimal negative environment impacts when harvested in sustainable ways. Wood products use far less energy, emit far less carbon. -
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 2
Published on November 30, 2015
The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies. -
The Village of Ontonagon plans for future sustainability of their harbor community: Part 1
Published on November 30, 2015
The Sustainable Small Harbors project seeks to build physical and economic resilience through economic development and placemaking strategies. -
November gales bring shipping to a halt
Published on November 24, 2015
Lake Erie seiche resulting from November gale winds forced more than 20 ships to seek safe anchorage. -
Quiet wildfire period in Michigan should be cause for concern
Published on November 23, 2015
Although the Great Lakes Region has had a couple of relatively quiet wildfire years, homeowners shouldn’t count on this trend continuing. Once normal warm, dry conditions return, they will pose a serious threat. -
How healthy is Michigan’s longest river?
Published on November 20, 2015
Grand River in the spotlight at Tenth Annual Water Quality Forum.