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Great Lakes whitefish cookbook on sale for a short time
Published on August 4, 2014
Looking for some new ways to enjoy whitefish? The “Wild Caught and Close to Home: Selecting and Preparing Great Lakes Whitefish” cookbook is a great resource for all cooks. -
Saving the planet by switching to fluorescent lights
Published on August 4, 2014
Switching from incandescent bulbs to fluorescent bulbs can save energy, but there other issues? -
Does conservation pay?
Published on August 4, 2014
While educating developers concerning environmental impacts is important, greater profits will induce developers more than appeals to their environmental ethic or their conscience. -
Don’t throw away that fish waste!
Published on August 4, 2014
Composted fish waste can be an added resource for your garden. -
Lake Huron charter trips remain steady in 2013 as walleye catch rates soar
Published on August 4, 2014
Michigan charter boat operators logged 1,536 trips on Lake Huron waters in 2013. Charter effort on Lake Huron has not increased much in recent years despite the fantastic walleye fishing and diverse salmon and trout catches. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 1, 2014
Published on August 1, 2014
We are back to no brown marmorated stink bug detections this week as the statewide monitoring program continues in fruit and vegetable production areas across Michigan. -
Turning off the lights – will it save the planet?
Published on August 1, 2014
We see ads telling us this; we put stickers on wall plates in public places telling us to turn off the lights; increasingly there are motion sensors that turn off the lights after a few seconds of no activity. It is the right thing to do? -
What are Ozone Action Days?
Published on July 31, 2014
Citizens can help reduce ozone levels by adopting simple steps on Ozone Action Days and every day. -
The good, the bad and the ugly about ozone
Published on July 31, 2014
When the sun comes out, temperatures go up and there is air pollution, ozone formation occurs. -
A Certified Natural Shoreline Professional can help you understand a shoreline’s erosion potential
Published on July 30, 2014
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers highly trained marine and landscape professionals available to assess the causes of shoreline erosion and develop a customized solution particularly designed for your shoreline.