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Spotted wing Drosophila management and control tools for small fruit growers
Published on April 25, 2013
MSU Extension’s small fruit program is offering classroom and hands-on training to help successfully identify, monitor and manage spotted Wing Drosophila. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Earth Week 2013 – focus on Marine Debris
Published on April 23, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working to reduce marine debris in the Great Lakes, and you can too! -
Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition partners with Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Published on April 22, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working with the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition to advance Great Lakes literacy and stewardship. -
Acid rain reductions means accepting trade-offs
Published on April 17, 2013
Acid rain or deposition is caused by natural and man-made activities. Reducing pollution can improve the natural and man-made environment. -
Spring rains can bring more than May flowers
Published on April 17, 2013
Acid rain or acid deposition is a serious problem that affects all aspects of our ecosystem. -
Establishing a legal lake level on your inland lake – Part 1
Published on April 17, 2013
There are pros and cons to artificially manipulating your lake’s water level. For a lake ecosystem it is more con than pro. -
Celebrating Earth Day helps youth develop leadership skills
Published on April 13, 2013
Many Earth Day events give youth a chance to create positive change. -
Michigan anglers wonder why Lake Ontario salmon seem to be doing better: Part 2
Published on April 11, 2013
Baitfish in both lakes face problems related to food web changes and invasive species, but salmon in Lake Ontario have an easier time filling their bellies. Several hypotheses as to why were presented at a recent meeting in Niagara Falls. -
Reminder for caneberry growers to complete spotted wing Drosophila national survey by April 30
Published on April 11, 2013
Spotted wing Drosophila national survey for raspberry and blackberry growers closes April 30. Results will be summarized and used to guide management recommendations. -
The important role of photosynthesis
Published on April 9, 2013
Photosynthesis is not just about oxygen production it is also about energy production.