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Protect tree roots from soil compaction
Published on November 16, 2016
Soil compaction can damage delicate root systems in invisible ways. -
Detroit museum highlights importance of maritime history in Michigan
Published on November 15, 2016
Among collections are biographies of more than 20,000 ships that have sailed on Great Lakes. -
Fall is the ideal season for success in protecting your structures from wildland fire losses
Published on November 11, 2016
Although spring is usually thought of as “wildfire season” throughout Michigan, it is in the fall when homeowners can be most effective in protecting their structures from potential wildfire losses. -
Is it beech bark disease?
Published on November 11, 2016
Avoid confusion about this exotic invasion using some basic clues. -
Clean boats, clean waters season wrap-up
Published on November 9, 2016
Clean Boats, Clean Waters volunteer heroes compile end of season reports. 2016 season ends and 2017 planning begins. -
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21
Published on November 8, 2016
Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda -
Early detection is vital for success in combating invasive pests
Published on November 8, 2016
Once established on a widespread scale, hope for eradication of unwanted invasive pests is unlikely. Early detection, teamed with a rapid, efficient response, is our best hope to reduce damage caused by these unwanted pests. -
Using aquatic dyes in ponds
Published on November 8, 2016
Pond dyes can be used year-round. Blue dye in ponds is shown to not harm animals or floating and emergent plants in ponds. -
Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'
Published on November 7, 2016
After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite. -
Planning forest enterprise activities can generate year round income from your forested woodlots
Published on November 4, 2016
Incorporating a variety of income producing forest enterprise components to a landowner’s forest management plan can help provide not only a more sustainable annual income but also offer income opportunities throughout a given calendar year.