News
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Carrying capacity
Published on August 5, 2015
The term carrying capacity, applied to a wildlife population, can invoke a cascade of values, selected science, and controversy. Teasing apart the elements of acrimony is an exercise in critical thinking. -
March 2015 landowner oil and gas newsletter available
Published on August 4, 2015
A brief summary of articles from the March 2015 newsletter. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Swimmer’s itch can quickly ruin a pleasant day at the beach
Published on August 3, 2015
Learn how to avoid this painful skin rash. -
Understanding tourism for Michigan communities
Published on August 3, 2015
MSU Extension’s tourism team continues to educate audiences on several niche areas that can help sustain one of Michigan’s largest industries-tourism! -
Great Lakes Dangerous Currents display to be featured at U.P. State Fair
Published on August 3, 2015
Beachgoers can learn to identify dangerous currents, methods of escape. -
Discovering similarities between South Korean tourism and Michigan tourism
Published on August 3, 2015
Two locations develop their “glamping” industry by merging camping with glamour. -
Great Lakes water levels at or near seasonal highs
Published on July 31, 2015
Lakes topping out at 7-15 inches above long term monthly averages. -
Students study microplastics: Smallest of marine debris but big Great Lakes issue
Published on July 30, 2015
You may be surprised to learn about the plastic floating throughout our lakes. -
Manure management, water quality and nitrogen use efficiency highlighted during the Aug. farm tour
Published on July 30, 2015
Participants in the “What’s New with Poo” bus tour will join keynote speaker, Amber Radatz from Wisconsin Discovery Farms, for lunch and discussions on manure management considerations.