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Breathing wildfire smoke can have serious health consequences
Published on January 26, 2015
Young children and individuals with heart or lung conditions are especially vulnerable. Learn how to protect yourself and family members from wildfire smoke. -
End-of-the-year results for tackling climate change globally
Published on January 15, 2015
The conversation on climate change continues to evolve in a direction several countries view as extremely encouraging. -
Who is talking climate and hydrofluorocarbons?
Published on January 15, 2015
Annual BBC reports summarize climate change and international actions to reducing a leading greenhouse gas. -
Stormwater overflows don’t only occur during the summer
Published on January 9, 2015
Rain storms in southeast Michigan in late November added 79 million gallons to the 2014 sewage overflow totals. -
Beyond stumpage
Published on January 9, 2015
Standing trees have many values, including that of a revenue generator. Wood drives an important part of Michigan’s economy and most of the wood is owned by families and individuals. -
Logs, sticks, bolts and chips
Published on January 9, 2015
Wood is our most versatile and environmentally-friendly raw material. And, it’s the only renewable raw material. -
Burbot may look odd but it can be tasty
Published on January 8, 2015
This strange fish, the only freshwater member of the cod family, usually raises many questions about its identity from anglers. -
Great Lakes commercial fisheries issues to be discussed at Michigan Fish Producers conference
Published on January 8, 2015
Topics include changing water levels, prey fish populations, sea lamprey control, contaminants, sustainability and purchasing local fish. -
Lake Research Grants Program from Michigan chapter of the North American Lake Management Society
Published on December 31, 2014
Proposals sought from full-time graduate and undergraduate students as well as citizens enrolled in a volunteer leadership training programs who are working on management projects involving lakes and lake leaders. -
Backpack resource helps translate Michigan’s complex landscape into describable natural communities
Published on December 29, 2014
New field guide makes the perfect stocking stuffer for those interested in understanding, describing, documenting, conserving and restoring diverse natural plant communities of Michigan.