News
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Care in handling firewood reduces the spread of harmful insects and diseases
Published on February 15, 2012
The movement of firewood products can inadvertently relocate insects and diseases that can lead to the spread of agents causing death of yard trees and tree mortality in forested areas. -
Unusually warm weather affecting Michigan maple syrup season
Published on February 7, 2012
Winter’s unusually warm temperatures have caused sap in maple trees to run earlier than usual. Producers are concerned about tapping early and hope severe winter weather does not return to Michigan for a prolonged period after starting the tapping process. -
How many Salmon and Trout are in Lake Michigan?
Published on February 7, 2012
The world-class recreational fishery of Lake Michigan has had a history of boom and bust, but the total number of salmon and trout in the lake has remained relatively stable. -
Forests changing in unpredictable ways due to human intervention
Published on February 7, 2012
Climate change as well as parcelization and fragmentation of forest land leading to unknown future for forests. -
Revisiting stocking policy for Lake Michigan
Published on February 7, 2012
Fisheries managers are now reconsidering how many salmon and trout are stocked in Lake Michigan each year. Possible effects of stocking options will be shared with the public on April 14 in Benton Harbor. -
What’s happening with Michigan oil and gas exploration?
Published on February 7, 2012
Gas and oil production may be down in Michigan, but there are still opportunities for landowners to earn income from mineral leases. -
Coastal communities in Michigan: Economic opportunities and Great Lakes responsibilities
Published on February 7, 2012
Michigan coastal communities must cope emergency measures for access to harbors with no federal funding in 2012. -
Climate variability and change and its Impacts on Michigan water resources
Published on February 6, 2012
Upcoming webinar series will discuss Michigan’s abundant water resources and the impacts future climate variability and change may have on these resources. -
Firewise program helps save lives and reduce property loss
Published on February 4, 2012
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Firewise Communities Project is part of a national effort to educate homeowners and local officials about the risk of wildfires and steps they can take to protect lives and property. -
Conference focuses on Michigan's natural shorelines
Published on February 4, 2012
Second Annual Shoreline and Shallows Conference, held during MSU’s ANR Week, to provide Michigan residents with access to Midwest experts.