News
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Putting back the (Little) Rapids: River restoration in the Saint Marys Area of Concern
Published on November 30, 2016
Improving water flow, fish spawning habitat likely to improve river’s health. -
Tree identification
Published on November 28, 2016
Although most of the leaves have fallen, the dormant season can be the easiest time to identify trees with a bit of practice. -
Autumn inspections
Published on November 28, 2016
Fall is a good time to inspect a tree for insect borer holes and other damage. With a wet fall, many tree fungi are producing good crops of fruiting bodies, which flag rot pockets inside trees. -
Could warm Great Lakes bring significant lake effect snow to Michigan?
Published on November 28, 2016
Water temperature, wind direction and a chilly blast from Canada might push the snowfall totals. -
Michigan’s underwater preserves offer unique views of Great Lakes maritime heritage
Published on November 23, 2016
Michigan Sea Grant Extension has played key role since the 1980s in development of Michigan’s system of underwater preserves. -
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a must-see for those interested in maritime heritage
Published on November 23, 2016
Hundreds of shipwrecks, the cold and fresh water of Lake Huron help make Thunder Bay a top destination for divers. -
Archive at the National Museum of the Great Lakes contains 300 years of maritime history
Published on November 23, 2016
Museum combines robust research with a simple but effective outreach philosophy: Educate and entertain. -
How much ice should we expect to see on the Great Lakes this winter?
Published on November 23, 2016
Last really big ice cover winter for the Great Lakes was 2013-2014 where over 92% of the Lakes were frozen over. -
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?
Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean? -
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?
Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights.