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Shoreline and Shallows Conference: Increasing Habitat, Reducing Threats
Published on February 1, 2017
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s 2017 Shoreline and Shallows Conference returns to Michigan State University’s Kellogg Center on Thursday March 9th, in East Lansing, MI. -
15 minutes today to help ensure freshwater for tomorrow
Published on February 1, 2017
University of Michigan online survey about large capacity water withdrawals aims to illuminate the gap between expert and public opinion. -
Order native plants for shorelines early
Published on January 26, 2017
Native plants are grown for local markets. If you are planning a shoreline restoration ordering your plants well in advance of need ensures that the provider will have enough for your needs. -
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees: Part 2
Published on January 26, 2017
How Michigan residents can help be on the lookout for some of these types of canker diseases and other types of tree problems. -
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees: Part 1
Published on January 26, 2017
Canker diseases on shade and forest trees are quite common but can be a threat to tree health as branch dieback and tree mortality can occur. Because there is no chemical treatment, it can be difficult to deal with a canker disease once it infects a tree. -
MSU grad launches into year of service with youth in Northeast Michigan
Published on January 25, 2017
Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to work with the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative supporting place-based stewardship education. -
Biodiversity Is … Youth voices on biodiversity conservation to be shared through film
Published on January 24, 2017
Thunder Bay International Film Festival features Great Lakes issues, ocean exploration, maritime heritage and more. -
Aquatic invasive species thrives in winter
Published on January 19, 2017
Aquatic invasive species not only survives Michigan winters, it thrives under the ice. -
Ciscoes of the Laurentian Great Lakes and Lake Nipigon
Published on January 13, 2017
A new Great Lakes Fishery Commission publication describes in detail the past and present day ciscoes of the Great Lakes and Lake Nipigon. -
Vanilla is a forest industry by-product
Published on January 11, 2017
Imitation vanilla flavoring can be created using by-products created during the paper making process.