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Have a "fire-wise" Christmas
Published on December 21, 2012
Explore tips and suggestions from Firewise educators to protect your home, family and community from fires started by holiday lights and decorations. -
Youth foster coastal tourism opportunities in northeast Michigan (Part 2)
Published on December 20, 2012
Northeast Michigan communities leverage place-based education strategies to engage local schools and students as valued partners in advancing coastal tourism and community development opportunities. -
Michigan Clean Marina Program growing as marinas adopt environmental practices
Published on December 19, 2012
Michigan marinas are adopting environmentally sound operating practices as marina managers, municipalities and boaters are becoming increasingly aware of environmental impacts within the industry. -
Shrink-wrap recycling: When you protect your boat, think green this white winter
Published on December 19, 2012
Programs for recycling non-biodegradable shrink-wrap from boats is a better means of disposal than having it enter into landfills never to break down. -
Sunscald, frost cracking of overexposed forest tree stems possible with freezing winter conditions
Published on December 18, 2012
Trees growing on the edges and in openings of forest stands are susceptible to sunscald and frost cracking on sunny winter days. This damage can reduce commercial value as well as exposing trees to further insect and disease damage. -
The 2012 wildfire season broke many Michigan and national records
Published on December 18, 2012
The nation saw record drought conditions, high temperatures, devastating hurricanes and wildfires this past year. Michigan was not exempt from many of these disturbing trends. -
Michigan employers can set up student internships now: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2012
It’s not too late for employers to establish new internships for 2013, or to look ahead for 2014. -
Lake augmentation – a solution to low inland lake levels? Part 2
Published on December 18, 2012
After a drought year, lake residents may be considering augmenting lake levels. MSUE Q&A document outlines regulation of water sources for lake augmentation projects. -
What do we know from the Michigan Lake Assessment?
Published on December 18, 2012
Fifty Michigan inland lakes were sampled as part of a national study. What can lakefront property owners and local governments learn from the findings? -
Youth foster coastal tourism opportunities in Northeast Michigan (Part 1)
Published on December 17, 2012
Northeast Michigan schools, through place-based education projects, are demonstrating just how valuable student-led contributions can be in advancing coastal tourism and community development opportunities.