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Managing stormwater in urban and rural areas: Part 1
Published on July 19, 2013
Stormwater is unavoidable. Reducing the amount of and pollutants in stormwater can significantly improve local water resources. -
Does your definition of “local foods” include foraging for wild edibles?
Published on July 19, 2013
Foraging for local wild foods can be fun and instructive outdoor activity for the whole family. It is a free way to add nutritional foods to your diet. -
Night Watch!
Published on July 16, 2013
Exploring Lake St. Clair after dark on a Summer Discovery Cruise. -
Master naturalists consider pros and cons of dam removal in Grand Rapids
Published on July 16, 2013
Grand Rapids is one of many communities in Michigan where aging dams offer opportunities for habitat enhancement. An upcoming program will focus on what this might mean for fish populations. -
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila report for July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila catches increase slightly in southwest Michigan. -
Mississippi State University a great source for natural resource enterprise information
Published on July 15, 2013
Mississippi State’s Natural Resource Enterprises program is a national leader. Their director will visit Michigan to speak at a natural resources business workshop this August in Gaylord. -
Local government embraces natural shoreline project on lakefront park: Part 2
Published on July 9, 2013
Village of Paw Paw partners with Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership, provides professional development for Village employees and gains a natural shoreline demonstration site on Maple Lake. -
Be careful what you wish for when managing aquatic weeds
Published on July 9, 2013
Shallow lakes often suffer from excess nutrient inputs. Dense growth of aquatic plants can result, but plant management efforts can sometimes result in loss of water clarity and long-term problems with algae growth. -
H.O.M.E.S. defines the Great Lakes region
Published on July 9, 2013
The Great Lakes provide valuable economic and environmental resources to the region. -
Dredging activities move forward in Michigan harbors and marinas
Published on July 9, 2013
Michigan state agencies direct money at critical dredging efforts in order to sustain the economic and recreational benefits of boating.