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Web-based tools for shoreline assessments
Published on March 21, 2014
Online mapping sites offer excellent information to help local officials develop effective shoreline zoning regulations. -
Rutting and the associated root damage can cause long term problems for trees
Published on March 21, 2014
With spring tapping season approaching, woodlot owners need to take care and not cause unnecessary rutting in their forested woodlots. -
Favoring plants that can benefit wildlife in severe winter conditions
Published on March 21, 2014
As the winter season’s deep snow lingers on it restricts some wildlife’s movement and covers plants making it difficult for many wildlife species to find the food sources needed for survival. -
Lake Charlevoix watershed protection to be focus of session during inland lakes conference
Published on March 21, 2014
Progress to implement the Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan will be highlighted during the upcoming Michigan Inland Lakes Convention in Boyne Falls. -
How a Remedial Action Plan can improve Great Lakes water quality
Published on March 14, 2014
The 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the United States and Canada identified 43 areas of concern in the Great Lakes Basin. -
Public Advisory Councils’ role in the Great Lakes
Published on March 14, 2014
Public Advisory Councils are organized in each Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes to help identify problems and implement strategies for improvement. -
This winter’s heavy ice and snow cover may result in fish kills on inland lakes
Published on March 5, 2014
MDNR warns of potential for fish kill after hard winter. Dead fish may not appear until weeks after ice-out. -
The ice comes in, the ice goes out. But what can happen in between?
Published on March 4, 2014
How heavy snow pack can reduce ice push on inland lake shorelines. -
The resource professional as facilitator: Part 2
Published on March 3, 2014
This is part 2 of a two-part series on public input processes for natural resource professionals. -
How much heat energy is in firewood?
Published on March 2, 2014
In the face of historically bitter winter weather, heating fuel prices are at record highs due to shortages in many traditionally plentiful fuel supplies. Wood for heat may be a practical alternative to fossil fuels for some homeowners.