• Forecasting risk runoff through EnviroImpact Tool

    Published on October 1, 2018
    Michigan State University and Michigan Sea Grant Extension and other partners produced the MSU EnviroImpact, an online decision-support tool providing users with regularly updated forecasts for surface runoff risk.

  • Forestry assistance

    Published on September 26, 2018
    Woodlands and wildlife can have complex relationships with each other. And both are heavily influenced by human activity, or lack of activity. For most woodland owners, obtaining assistance with managing these resources is a wise decision.

  • Charter fishing continues to boost tourism in coastal towns

    Published on September 25, 2018
    Charter fishing on Lake Huron picked up steam in 2017 while other lakes held strong.

  • Invasive species in your Jambalaya?

    Published on September 25, 2018
    Cajun food lovers may be happy to learn the invasive rusty crayfish has been “demoted” from Michigan’s list of prohibited species to the restricted species list. But what does this regulation change mean for home cooks?

  • A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 1

    Published on September 19, 2018
    The steps taken by a lakefront property owner, and current participant in MSU Extension’s Lake & Stream Leaders Institute, to change his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home home for birds and butterflies.

  • Inland lake shoreline erosion control demonstrated at Kellogg Biological Station

    Published on September 19, 2018
    Updated website offers video of the rebuilding of an eroded bank on Gull Lake using encapsulated soil lift technique.

  • A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2

    Published on September 19, 2018
    A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies.

  • Oak wilt treatment success

    Published on September 14, 2018
    Oak wilt treatments were implemented on state land in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a three-year period 2014-2016. Sites were monitored for control success. They tell an interesting story.

  • Make your own natural wreath for your fall decor

    Published on September 14, 2018
    Learn how to create natural wreaths for decorating this autumn season at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) with a special workshop.

  • Get to know which plants are safe to eat at Wild Edibles Workshop

    Published on August 30, 2018
    Join fellow nature-lovers on Sept. 8 to learn more about wild edible plants at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Sanctuary.