News
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Will climate change influence the management of Great Lakes Whitefish fishery?
Published on February 3, 2014
Many environmental factors are at play in the Great Lakes, which may plan an important role in determining the future success of lake whitefish spawning. -
The Subnivean Zone, life under the snow: Part 1
Published on February 3, 2014
Some animals are more active than it appears during long, snowy winters. -
Save money by understanding your heating system
Published on January 30, 2014
Simple maintenance on your heating and cooling systems can save energy and money. -
Great Lakes ice cover: Setting records during the Winter of 2013-2014
Published on January 29, 2014
Thousands of years ago, the Great Lakes formed from ice, and ice continues to have a significant influence on each of the lakes. -
Supplemental deer feeding
Published on January 27, 2014
With a colder and snowier than usual winter upon us, supplemental winter feeding of deer has been argued by some. However, its effectiveness is not supported by science nor encouraged by professional wildlife biologists. -
Michigan oil and gas development: 2013 in review
Published on January 24, 2014
Michigan oil and gas drilling activity last year was still well-below pre-recession levels and industry experts predict more of the same in 2014. -
Protecting natural shoreline projects from waves and ice action on inland lakes
Published on January 24, 2014
Upcoming Certified Natural Shoreline Professional training provides instruction on how to use linear shoreline protection when designing and installing a basic bioengineered shoreline erosion control project. -
Tolerating winter
Published on January 21, 2014
Winter may be the "quiet" season but it's far from dormant. Animal and plant adaptations to the stressful environmental conditions are complex and diverse. -
Thunder Bay Film Festival: Northeast Michigan youth are stewardship leaders
Published on January 21, 2014
Northeast Michigan youth leaders will be stars on the big screen as part of a new Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative documentary premiering January 26th during the Thunder Bay Film Festival. -
Michigan and Ontario groups earn prestigious Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award
Published on January 17, 2014
International collaboration along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair and Detroit rivers leads to ecosystem restoration and exemplary partnerships.