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Celebrate National Trails Day® with a hike, bike, paddle or other trail activity
Published on May 29, 2013
June 1st is National Trails Day®. State agencies and trail groups throughout Michigan are offering a variety of trail related events for trail users of all ages and skill levels. -
Aquaculture is supplying seafood to a growing demand
Published on May 29, 2013
Does Michigan have a role to play in producing seafood? -
Alpena youth explore impacts of invasive rusty crayfish within their local watershed
Published on May 28, 2013
Sanborn Elementary School students study crayfish to better understand biodiversity and ecosystem health within their Thunder Bay River Watershed. -
Great Lakes paddling safety in 2013
Published on May 28, 2013
As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes they need to keep these safety tips in mind. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 2
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s web-based Water Withdrawal Assessment tool provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 1
Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment tool screens large quantity water withdrawals to prevent adverse impacts to stream and river ecology. The Web-based system also provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues. -
Michigan Boater’s Guide provides on-board help with invasive aquatic plant identification
Published on May 23, 2013
Hot off the press and into the boat! New aquatic invasive species guide from MSU Extension helps ID plants and provides direction on what to do when you find one. -
Upcoming programs offer fish-eye view of life in a large river
Published on May 22, 2013
Two programs on Grand River fish habits and habitats are being offered in June. A free public presentation at Spring Lake Library and a weeklong camp for 6th to 9th graders includes fish sampling in Ottawa County waters. -
Teachers report best practices at the MSU Great Lakes Conference
Published on May 22, 2013
Teachers attending the 2013 Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University shared their best practices, and their needs, regarding Great Lakes Literacy education. -
Memorial Day Weekend offers great fishing in West Michigan
Published on May 21, 2013
The transition from spring to summer marks some of the best fishing of the year for a variety of species in local waters. With mild weather in the forecast, it should be a pleasant weekend for a family bank fishing trip or an excursion onto the big lake.