News
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Volunteers report that wild salmon dominated catches in 2014
Published on May 8, 2015
Anglers enrolled in the Salmon Ambassadors program found that wild Chinook Salmon made up 57-82 percent of the total catch in areas around Lake Michigan and northern Lake Huron. -
Riparian forest management
Published on May 7, 2015
Riparian forests, those forests along waterways, are sometimes treated as a “no cut” zone. Unfortunately, this benign neglect may reduce values attributed to these special forests. -
Forest future?
Published on May 7, 2015
Except for their role in recreation, most people undervalue forests. Certain societal trends represent a nearly invisible set of threats to these critical resources. -
Glass recycling: boon or boondoggle
Published on April 29, 2015
Recycling glass is messy and costly. -
Lake Michigan seasonal water levels rise – the good, the bad and the ugly?
Published on April 24, 2015
Lake Michigan has rebounded from a record low in 2013. What are some of the issues now that the seasonal rise has begun? -
Why are there lady bugs on my windowsill?
Published on April 22, 2015
Lady bugs are making their spring appearance around and in the home now that the weather is warming. -
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day
Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes. -
Ciscoes have a unique ecological role in the Great Lakes
Published on April 20, 2015
Cisco is not a true herring but it is closely related to the lake whitefish. -
Annual Michigan Renewable Energy Fair returns June 26-27, 2015
Published on April 17, 2015
Save money in your home and business by becoming more energy efficient and energy independent. -
Siscowet lake trout: Everything you need to know
Published on April 17, 2015
This unique fish can only be found in the deepest parts of Lake Superior.