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Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program
Published on November 3, 2016
Growing up on a Michigan farm and wondering how the environment was linked with agriculture, community and economic development, influenced career choice, says Heather Triezenberg, Michigan Sea Grant Extension program leader. -
Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan shores linked to type E botulism
Published on November 2, 2016
Disease confirmed in Michigan’s Leelanau, Delta, Schoolcraft counties affecting loons, other migrating fowl. -
Citizen science volunteers are being recruited to help protect Michigan’s tree resources
Published on November 2, 2016
There is an impending possibility of new populations of invasive pest species poised to enter the state and wreak havoc on the state’s forestland and urban tree resources. -
Celebrating our partners: Working together makes all of us more effective
Published on October 28, 2016
Great Lakes Fishery Trust’s Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative wins Key Partner Award. -
What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?
Published on October 27, 2016
Mass marking of Chinook salmon sheds new light on the relative importance of Chinook salmon stocked in Michigan. -
What do the official looking tags on trees scattered across the state indicate?
Published on October 24, 2016
Established for a variety of reasons over a long period of time, tagged trees may provide valuable information for researchers helping insuring the long-term health and viability of our states forest and urban tree resources. -
Why cut down a tree?
Published on October 21, 2016
Wood is the most renewable and environmentally-friendly raw material at our disposal. Harvesting wood requires the cutting of trees. Timber harvest meets a wide range of forest objectives beyond just wood. -
Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”
Published on October 19, 2016
This free, live statewide webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system -
Wait – that’s NOT a Seagull?
Published on October 18, 2016
What most people call seagulls are really many different species of the same bird family. -
Two steps forward for nature and wildlife
Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?