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Michigan middle school gets national recognition for invasive education effort
Published on February 10, 2015
Eighth grade students from Houghton Middle School formed a team which is hoping to heighten their region’s awareness of the threat to local ecosystems by newer unwanted invasive species. -
Energy audits may help greenhouse businesses save money
Published on February 9, 2015
Is your greenhouse utility bill getting you down? Consider an energy audit to evaluate potential energy savings. -
Grants available to enhance local parks and recreation areas
Published on February 9, 2015
The DNR has grant money available to help make your community recreation offerings better. -
Tracking forests
Published on February 9, 2015
Tracking forest statistics is an essential piece of understanding forest trends. Wood and environmental services from forests are critical to the success and welfare of human society. -
You vacation based on climate, but you pack based on weather
Published on February 9, 2015
While 2014 was reported as the warmest year on record globally, the Great Lakes region experienced one of the coldest winters on record last year. What gives? The answer lies in the difference between weather and climate. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 2
Published on February 3, 2015
Creative communities get innovative and entrepreneurial with one of the world’s largest environmental hazards. -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 1
Published on February 3, 2015
A global look at the plastic problem and staggering figures consuming us. -
Plastic fibers emerge as Lake Michigan pollutant
Published on February 2, 2015
Preliminary results from the first-ever plastics study in southern Lake Michigan give a whole new meaning to the phrase “it all comes out in the wash.” -
Be proactive to prevent wildland fire from affecting your farm
Published on January 29, 2015
The winter months are a good time to host local fire departments on your farm to plan ahead. -
Clean Boats Clean Waters training slated for 2015
Published on January 29, 2015
Stay informed, be involved. Aquatic invasive species prevention has become a priority within the state. Learn how to identify and prevent aquatic invasive species in your local lakes and streams.