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Michigan Sea Grant names recipient of Van Snider Partnership Award
Published on October 2, 2014
Jim Thannum of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission is recognized for his leadership and contributions toward expanding Michigan’s tribal commercial fishery. -
The crisp clean air of autumn fouled by the smell of smoke
Published on October 2, 2014
Burning leaves and yard waste is a major cause of wildfires and contributes to air and water pollution. Composting is your best alternative for managing leaves, yard waste and food waste. -
AIS-HACCP/Aquaculture Biosecurity Workshop to be offered in Clare
Published on October 2, 2014
The baitfish and aquaculture industries have been proactive in preventing the spread of AIS through training programs, and implementing HACCP plans that are specific to their industries. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 29, 2014
Published on September 30, 2014
More activity was reported this week, but except for a few hotspots, trap catches remain very low. More reports of aggregations on commercial and residential buildings are coming in from urban and suburban sites across Lower Michigan. -
Business ventures from natural resources
Published on September 26, 2014
Things to evaluate when considering a natural resource enterprise. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 22, 2014
Published on September 25, 2014
Berrien County continues to be a hotspot for brown marmorated stink bug activity, but detections have been reported in Van Buren, Ottawa, Ingham and Lenawee counties. Also, peach damage from BMSB has been confirmed in Ottawa County. -
Forestlands can offer much more than just hunting opportunities and timber income
Published on September 23, 2014
Developing and expanding various Natural Resource Enterprises on properties can increase income while at the same time continuing to provide recreational enjoyment of the ownership. -
Climate change and water resources – a national assessment
Published on September 18, 2014
Climate change may have significant impacts on water resources use and management according to the Third National Climate Assessment. -
How is the water cycle affected by climate change?
Published on September 18, 2014
Water is constantly in motion, rising into the atmosphere as evaporation and falling as precipitation. How climate change impacts the water cycle is a topic of the Third National Climate Assessment. -
Citizen science enhances place-based education opportunity – Part 2
Published on September 16, 2014
Teachers can explore place-based education and enhance student learning opportunities through many citizen science opportunities open to school involvement.