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Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees
Published on May 21, 2021
The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017. -
Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
Great Lakes BioBlitz: Gotta catch 'em all!
Published on April 28, 2021
Have fun finding and sharing Michigan biodiversity - the variety of wild, living things in a given area. -
The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing
Published on April 28, 2021
Effective oak wilt management starts with confirmation of the disease. -
Managing Diplodia tip blight
Published on April 28, 2021
Diplodia tip blight can kill the current year’s growth of trees of any age. Time fungicide applications to protect new growth from bud break through full candle elongation. -
Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan
Published on April 27, 2021
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks. -
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution
Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands. -
GLANSIS partners with NOAA Central Libraries to update invasive species profiles
Published on April 17, 2021
NOAA librarians helping build advanced bibliographies and conducting in-depth literature reviews for each species profile that is due for an update. -
Bands from Weir’s cushion rust visible on infected spruce needles
Published on April 15, 2021
Yellow spots or bands are visible on infected Serbian and Colorado blue spruce needles. Weir’s cushion rust can cause discoloration and pre-mature needle loss.