News
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The largest fish in the Great Lakes!
Published on July 25, 2013
Summer Discovery Cruises feature Lake Sturgeon, the gentle giants of the Great Lakes. -
Dealing with the high cost of fuel
Published on July 24, 2013
Comparison shopping, driving habits and planning will save money on fuel. -
Natural resources enterprises: taking advantage of what’s naturally on your forest land
Published on July 24, 2013
Lease hunting and other activities can be relatively simple sources of supplemental income while meeting wildlife and forest-based goals. -
County commissioners learn about Great Lakes water levels
Published on July 23, 2013
Mark Breederland, MSU Extension Sea Grant educator, explains causes and impacts of low lake levels to county commissioners in Northern Lower Michigan. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 23, 2013
Published on July 23, 2013
Spotted wing drosophila fly captures are increasing sharply at some sites. Some still have no catch, and first spotted wing Drosophila catch is reported in northwest Michigan. -
Tribes and state agencies work together to restore sturgeon population in Great Lakes watersheds
Published on July 23, 2013
A variety of approaches including unique streamside rearing facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin are reintroducing young lake sturgeon into select rivers to develop a sustainable population of this once abundant species. -
Increasing spotted wing Drosophila activity highlights need for berry fruit protection
Published on July 23, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila fly captures are increasing in southern Michigan this week in managed and abandoned plantings. -
Michigan Great Lakes water trails highlighted on new website
Published on July 23, 2013
Michigan paddlers now have online home for all Great Lakes water trail information. -
Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 2
Published on July 19, 2013
Adopting ways to reduce the amount of water going to storm sewers and drains can protect our waterways. -
Youth water quality tests – Part 1 – Temperature
Published on July 19, 2013
Teach students about science by playing in the river! You can learn about the health of a river by studying the temperature of the water and how it changes.