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'Fisheries' magazine focuses on Great Lakes charter fishing industry
Published on June 3, 2015
Operating a charter fishing business is no way to get rich quick, but captains love what they do. -
Making boating fun and safe with family and friends
Published on June 2, 2015
Avoid on-water emergencies by following basic boating safety tips and completing a safe boating checklist before each trip. -
Youth study vernal pools in northern Michigan
Published on June 1, 2015
The 4-H Student Stewards are wading into a unique opportunity in northeast Michigan to help study vernal pools. -
Hydrilla verticillata – Status of “the perfect aquatic weed” in and around the Great Lakes Basin
Published on May 29, 2015
While none found in Michigan, federal, state and local agencies do battle in the greater Buffalo, New York area -
New water safety campaigns aim to prevent tragedy
Published on May 29, 2015
Be Current Smart and Play it Safe in the Water help educate summer season swimmers about the importance of water safety. -
Fishing-related tourism holds strong in Ludington despite concern for salmon fishing
Published on May 28, 2015
Catch rates have fallen in recent years, but new figures show that charter fishing is just as important as ever to local economies. -
Vernal Pool Patrol: Salamanders, frog eggs, and fairy shrimp, oh my!
Published on May 28, 2015
Mapping project aims to educate students about vernal pools. -
Gypsy moth caterpillars found in urban Eaton County
Published on May 28, 2015
Natural enemies help keep gypsy moth populations in check. -
HACCP: Keeping consumers of smoked fish safe
Published on May 28, 2015
Learn about the safety training behind the seafood products you eat. -
Salmon season is here! Record your catches to help your fishery
Published on May 28, 2015
Anglers can sign up for the Salmon Ambassadors program to help biologists understand how natural reproduction and stocking influence Lake Michigan.