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Natural fall events can put structures at risk for spring fire losses
Published on November 6, 2012
Dead leaves and needles that accumulate in yards adjacent to buildings, on roofs and in eves pose a fire risk to structures when they dry out in the following spring wildfire season. -
AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course coming in December
Published on November 4, 2012
Commercial fish processors are encouraged to register for the next Seafood HACCP Certification course, coordinated by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission in Brimley, Michigan. -
Invasive insects: the Asian Long-horned Beetle
Published on October 31, 2012
The Asian Long-horned beetle is an exotic insect that could cause great damage to Michigan forests and economy. Yet, it’s just one in a long line of exotics pests and diseases that have serious effects. -
Caring for seedlings in the wake of tree planting
Published on October 31, 2012
Tree planting and plantation establishment involves more work that the act of putting trees in the ground. Pre-work and post-work are essential to success. -
What’s up (or not) with Great Lakes water levels?
Published on October 29, 2012
Some of the Great Lakes are expected to reach all-time low water levels this winter. Why do Great Lakes water levels change? We look at short-term lake level changes in the first of a two part series. -
End of season spotted wing Drosophila management in raspberries
Published on October 29, 2012
Do post-harvest applications of insecticides or early mowing of fall red raspberries reduce spotted wing Drosophila populations for next season? -
Lake Michigan - the M in HOMES
Published on October 29, 2012
The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the M in HOMES—Lake Michigan. -
Prepare your water garden for winter responsibly – Part II
Published on October 28, 2012
Do not release! State law prohibits and restricts possession of exotic aquatic species, including popular water garden and aquarium plants and animals. -
Habitat in the backyard – Part 4: “Tree-ting” wildlife!
Published on October 25, 2012
Teach young children how to encourage and observe wildlife in your home, school or daycare center by planting trees. -
Educators, youth position their schools as community models of sustainability
Published on October 24, 2012
How can schools serve as models of sustainability for their communities? Teachers and students across Northeast Michigan are transforming schoolyard habitats and promoting green school practices, like recycling and renewable energy, to do just that.