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AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP training course coming in December 2014
Published on November 10, 2014
Commercial fish processors are encouraged to register for the next Seafood HACCP Certification course in Brimley, Michigan. -
Avoid spreading aquatic invasive species when winterizing your water garden
Published on November 10, 2014
Help to protect the environment from unwanted aquatic invasive plant releases by thoughtfully preparing your pond for winter. Pond winterizing also helps to maintain a healthier ecosystem for your fish. -
NOAA B-WET project supports Great Lakes education
Published on November 10, 2014
NOAA’s B-WET environmental education program promotes locally relevant, experiential K-12 learning in southeast Michigan. -
Improving home insulation for savings and comfort: Part 4
Published on November 10, 2014
Adding or increasing the amount of insulation in different areas of the home can have a positive impact on energy use and comfort. -
Improving home insulation for savings and comfort: Part 3
Published on October 30, 2014
Adding insulation is a sound investment that can pay for itself quickly in energy cost savings. -
Nursery growers need to scout for phragmites
Published on October 30, 2014
Michigan is only one of the eight Great Lakes states that is battling the aggressive non-native phragmites, or “common reed.” Ornamental plant nursery growers should scout production fields for this invasive weed and control it. -
A day in the life of the permanently grinning Blanding’s Turtle, a Michigan protected species
Published on October 29, 2014
A greater understanding of species’ habitat needs points to the importance of keeping the shoreline natural as a way to promote healthy populations of fish and wildlife species and a healthy ecosystem. -
Science and values at the ballot box
Published on October 29, 2014
Supporting and opposing arguments to Prop 1 and Prop 2 of 2014. -
Natural resource enterprises are discussed at two MSU Extension events in October
Published on October 29, 2014
Natural resource enterprises and the entrepreneurs that bring them to life were in the spotlight this past October as Michigan State University Extension’s Natural Resource Enterprise team hosted Daryl Jones to speak at two workshops. -
How will you vote on the statewide ballot issues—and does your vote matter?
Published on October 27, 2014
Outcome of the wolf hunt ballot proposals holds no legal force.