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Start planning now to improve wildlife habitat on your property
Published on November 14, 2012
November is a popular month for hunting in Michigan; it’s also a good time to take stock of the conditions on your property as it relates to attracting wildlife to your property. -
The Great Lakes Education Program helps youth protect freshwater resources
Published on November 14, 2012
The Great Lakes Education Program introduces fourth-grade students to the unique features of the Great Lakes through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. -
Tips for preparing landscape trees and shrubs for winter
Published on November 14, 2012
Fall is a good time for homeowners to inspect trees and shrubs in their landscape and to plan for some preventative maintenance to minimize problems that can occur over the winter. -
Food system production and consumption can be done in a climate-friendly manner
Published on November 13, 2012
Using a life-cycle assessment tool can reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in our food systems. -
Timber management as a natural resource enterprise
Published on November 13, 2012
Private forest land owners can enhance their personal income with timber sales from their properties supported by sustainable resource management without sacrificing other land use options. -
What total maximum daily load (TMDL) means to agriculture
Published on November 12, 2012
TMDL is becoming a common term in rural communities. It’s important for farmers to understand how TMDLs affect nearby watersheds. -
Seafood and food safety issues related to aquaculture
Published on November 12, 2012
The U.S. FDA HACCP regulations can provide aquaculturists with processing and handling guidelines to effectively operate their business. -
What is the Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority Act (CORA)?
Published on November 9, 2012
Learn more about the services CORA provides. -
Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available
Published on November 9, 2012
Improve water quality by preventing erosion, reducing flooding, saving water and providing habitat through simple landscape features designed to collect and treat run-off. -
Teaching young children to care about the environment
Published on November 7, 2012
Teach children how to recycle and conserve energy by incorporating small practices into daily habits.