News
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Freshwater mussels of Michigan
Published on September 9, 2022
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers. -
New Extension Program Worker to serve in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties
Published on September 1, 2022
Angela Scapini joins Michigan Sea Grant to help enhance Great Lakes literacy educational opportunities. -
Fall color season is just around the corner
Published on August 26, 2022
Peak fall color is the result of a combination of daylength, weather and tree type. -
Michigan Sea Grant partners with Tribal communities for shipboard education programs honoring Anishinaabe heritage
Published on August 26, 2022
MISG and partners hosted three shipboard programs aboard a tall ship schooner highlighting Anishinaabe culture and heritage. -
Strengthening water quality data collection and stewardship through community engagement
Published on August 26, 2022
MSU Extension administers the Michigan Clean Water Corps, or MiCorps, a statewide network of volunteer-based monitoring programs measuring lake and stream water quality. -
Erica Clites joins Extension team in southeast Michigan
Published on August 24, 2022
She is working with local communities, agencies, and other partners and networks in Wayne, Macomb, Monroe, and St. Clair counties. -
State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes
Published on August 23, 2022
While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating. -
First detection of spotted lanternfly in Michigan
Published on August 18, 2022
A new insect brings new problems. -
When it comes to aquatic invasive species, how do we know what we don't know?
Published on August 18, 2022
Gap analysis helps scientists understand what type of research is still needed to help them gain a more complete picture of invasive species' impact on Michigan. -
Alien language: What’s in a (species) name?
Published on August 10, 2022
Part 5: Across many different taxa, there are a number of common names assigned to species that have racist, xenophobic, or other ethically troubling connotations. These names present significant challenges to effective science outreach and education.