News
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Work doesn't stop for forest owners during winter
Published on February 4, 2012
Winter is a great time to prepare for spring and finish much-needed background work. -
Firewise resources help prepare Michigan residents for spring wildfire season
Published on February 4, 2012
Michigan residents urged to prepare themselves for the spring wildfire season as most Michigan wildfires occur from March to May. -
Cool fossils! Students bring geology to life
Published on February 3, 2012
Digging Rocks! Students from Alpena Public Schools help to create a community geology exhibit promoting school and community learning and tourism development opportunities through the “cool fossils” of northeast Michigan. -
Local students promote coastal tourism and put Negwegon State Park on the map
Published on February 3, 2012
Alcona high school students take on a three-year project with the Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Sea Grant, and other partners to develop interpretive signs for Negwegon State Park to document the history and the park’s natural resources. -
Factors affecting trawl catchability
Published on February 2, 2012
A number of factors might cause variation in trawl catchability including temperature, light intensity, current, towing speed, fish density and weather. -
Siscowet Lake Trout abundance modeling
Published on February 2, 2012
Estimates on siscowet lake trout abundance in Lake Superior varies between agencies modeling fish population. -
Make an effort to keep wildlife out of vegetable fields
Published on February 1, 2012
While no one can exclude all wildlife from vegetable production fields, it is important that growers have a plan in place to minimize wildlife intrusions. -
The need for Great Lakes literacy
Published on January 25, 2012
The absence of ocean and Great Lakes sciences in U.S. schools has resulted in a generation of Americans largely unaware of the importance of these invaluable resources. Given their importance and influence on our lives, we can and should do better. -
AIS-HACCP approach reduces risk of spread of AIS in aquaculture and baitfish industries
Published on January 18, 2012
Assessment of individual aquaculture and baitfish operations can minimize the risk of spreading AIS and safeguard businesses’ economies. -
Woodpeckers and the house: It’s your siding versus their chipped holes
Published on January 3, 2012
Those who live in wood-sided houses should never scoff at woodpeckers. Scare-devices are your best option to rid your home of their drilling.