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Lake Ontario - the O in HOMES
Published on September 19, 2012
The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the O in HOMES—Lake Ontario. -
Extended drought may threaten tree health
Published on September 19, 2012
Depending upon its severity, extended drought can have long-term effects on tree and shrub health. Injury from secondary pests such as insect borers or root rots may attack – and kill – trees weakened by drought and other stressors. -
Habitat in the backyard – Part 1: The beauty of a brush pile
Published on September 19, 2012
Teach young children to encourage and observe wildlife in your home, school or daycare center by building a brush pile. -
Spotted wing Drosophila guidelines for management and control in berry production
Published on September 19, 2012
Three steps to better management and control of spotted wing Drosophila in berries. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Seven – Much remains to be learned about the Great Lakes
Published on September 18, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Seven focuses on the need for increasing our understanding of the Great Lakes. -
4-H youth protect Michigan’s rivers as they learn in
Published on September 18, 2012
Students across the Flint River Watershed are going out and testing the Flint River, making a difference in their community. -
NOAA B-WET and 4-H20: Growing watershed education and opportunities in northeast Michigan
Published on September 14, 2012
Teachers, school administrators, and community partners participate in a floating workshop aimed to explore opportunities where schools and community can work together in engaging youth in feet-wet, real world watershed learning experiences. -
Oil and Gas Newsletter covers best practices, a look at an actual lease
Published on September 13, 2012
Latest issue includes oil and gas industry best practices for protecting groundwater quality, excerpts from an Oakland County oil and gas lease. -
Aspen stands provide good hunting for grouse and woodcock
Published on September 12, 2012
As autumn approaches and Michigan hunters prepare for the upcoming hunting seasons, knowing about the habitat requirements of specific wildlife species may help hunters in selecting sites to hunt for greater success in the field. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers comprehensive inland lake shorelines information
Published on September 10, 2012
Resources are available to help protect and restore Michigan’s more than 23,500 miles of inland lake shoreline.