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Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind
Published on December 27, 2016
Michigan State University Creative Services video highlights the importance of managing septic systems to protect water quality. -
Bioengineering your shoreline can save money, improve water quality
Published on December 22, 2016
Save money, look beautiful and improve water quality by using native plants and biodegradable materials as lakescaping for your shoreline. -
Statewide lake organizations soliciting student proposals for 2017 Lake Research Student Grants Prog
Published on December 22, 2016
Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations seeking to fund research projects which promote work with lakes and lake communities to enhance lake management. -
A flurry of winter birding opportunities await in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on December 21, 2016
New interactive online guide hosted on the North Huron Birding trail website provides suggestions on where to find winter bird species in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. -
Lake sturgeon habitat projects show promising results
Published on December 20, 2016
Experts will monitor success of coastal wetland habitat construction in the Detroit River. -
Shipwreck museum shares tales of tragic loss on the Great Lakes
Published on December 19, 2016
Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald just one of the stories Whitefish Bay site shares. -
Michigan citizens have a history of detecting invasive forest pests
Published on December 19, 2016
Observant and curious citizens that notice and follow up when trees begin to show signs of decline are an asset to the early detection of invasive forest pests. -
Forestry assistance
Published on December 16, 2016
Have a forest? Thinking of a timber sale? Need some help? It’s out there. However, many forest owners don’t quite know where to begin their adventure in forest management. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to obtain quality assistance. -
What does “collaboration” really mean?
Published on December 15, 2016
Understanding the collaborative process can help address complex natural resource issues. -
Wood-based thermal energy is the key to producing sustainable and renewable heat
Published on December 15, 2016
Now that the winter solstice is around the corner, we’re all aware of the need to heat our living, shopping and working spaces. The lake states have a huge and increasing wood inventory, tremendous untapped potential for producing renewable heat.