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Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute builds local stewardship statewide
Published on March 4, 2013
Applications due March 30 for the 2013 Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute. -
What are the barriers to protecting Michigan’s inland lakes?
Published on March 3, 2013
Report identifies lack of local leadership as one barrier to lake management. -
Child of the ice age: The Clinton River
Published on March 1, 2013
The Clinton River watershed was formed over 20,000 years ago from the expansion and recession of huge glaciers through the area. Today, the Great Lakes Education Program gives citizens the opportunity to learn about this glacially-formed river. -
Lake communities, organizations can partner to protect lakes
Published on February 28, 2013
Help is available from local governments and other sources to protect inland lakes from sediment and nutrient pollution, and degradation. It is important to find the right kind of partnership agreement for a community’s needs. -
Citizen Science: Part III - People making a difference in their community and across the state
Published on February 27, 2013
If you are looking for something fun to do with the family while helping promote wildlife conservation, consider volunteering with a conservation organization. -
Through the ice: Ice fishing means more than catching fish (Part 1)
Published on February 27, 2013
Ice fishing in northern Michigan promotes family fishing and aquatic stewardship education opportunities. -
Michigan Sea Grant publication explores “The Life of the Lakes”
Published on February 26, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant’s updated third edition of The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery offers a look at the colorful story of our Great Lakes. -
Boat show attendees learn about Aquatic Nuisance Species
Published on February 26, 2013
Attendees at the 2013 Detroit Boat Show were able to participate in research and education on how smart boating practices can reduce the spread of ANS. -
Michigan Clean Marina Program explains ways to reduce pollution while boating
Published on February 26, 2013
The public-private sector partnership focuses education efforts on boaters, who can do their part in minimizing the impact of boating on the environment. -
Waterfowl Botulism in Michigan: The what and why of the bird die-off of fall 2012
Published on February 26, 2013
Hundreds of waterfowl were found dead along the northern Lake Michigan shoreline last fall as the result of Type E botulism. Scientists now suspect invasive species in Lake Michigan’s food web as culprit to die-off.