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Understanding forests, carbon and LCAs
Published on August 30, 2012
The role of forest carbon in climate change can be confusing. Life cycle analysis is a tool to help better understand some of the relationships. -
FEMA designates September as National Preparedness Month
Published on August 30, 2012
This September celebrates the ninth year that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has coordinated a national campaign to encourage people across the country to take steps to prepare themselves for an emergency. -
Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather
Published on August 29, 2012
Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water. -
The ups and downs of Michigan inland lake levels
Published on August 29, 2012
Different types of inland lakes may vary in response to the 2012 summer drought. -
Lake Michigan Committee agrees to Chinook salmon cuts
Published on August 28, 2012
The number of Chinook salmon stocked in Lake Michigan will be reduced by 1.6 million in 2013. Stocking cuts will likely be evaluated every three years to maintain a healthy balance between predatory fish and baitfish. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Six – The Great Lakes and humans are inextricably interconnected
Published on August 24, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Six focuses on the relationship between the lakes and those who live within their watersheds. -
Sampling harvested berries to detect spotted wing Drosophila larvae infestations
Published on August 23, 2012
Minimize fruit losses from spotted wing Drosophila by separating infested from non-infested fruit loads. Follow simple fruit sampling methods to help minimize the amount of fruit diverted to juice and evaluate the effectiveness of pest control actions. -
Lake Huron - the H in HOMES.
Published on August 22, 2012
The acronym HOMES helps us remember the names of the five Great Lakes. This article focuses on the H in HOMES—Lake Huron. -
Post-harvest spraying for spotted wing Drosophila: pros, cons, and a list of issues
Published on August 22, 2012
While research is underway, here is what we know about late-season management of spotted wing Drosophila for blueberry and raspberry growers. -
Bingham Arts Academy completes rain garden project, learning while benefiting Lake Huron watershed
Published on August 22, 2012
Teachers and students engage in establishing a schoolyard rain garden, creating an outdoor classroom for themselves and promoting water resource awareness and stewardship education with their community!