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Improving water quality one barrel at a time
Published on July 26, 2016
Rain barrels offer a low-cost sustainable option for managing stormwater runoff. -
Summer drought? Not on Southeast Michigan freeways
Published on July 26, 2016
Heavy rains recently closed freeways due to flooding. Why does this occur and what can individuals do to reduce stormwater flooding? -
Why so few monarchs this season?
Published on July 26, 2016
Monarch populations appear to be down this year in Michigan. Here’s why and what you can do to help. -
Rain barrel art project teaches lessons in water conservation
Published on July 26, 2016
Bay County youth help beautify their schools, reduce runoff pollution. -
Wake boat ballast bags can harbor invasive species
Published on July 25, 2016
Wake boats have gained in popularity in recent years. Great except that water skiers and wake boarders now may be spreading aquatic invasive species through ballast water. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program enrolling students for 2016
Published on July 25, 2016
Intensive volunteer leader training program about conservation and natural science geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems throughout Michigan. -
Marquette Water Safety and Recreation Expo to be held at McCarty’s Cove
Published on July 25, 2016
Learn about dangerous currents and how to be safe in the water. -
Trawl fishing study tracks bycatch in Wisconsin
Published on July 22, 2016
Commercial fishing sometimes unintentionally kills non-target fish, but early results from an experimental lake whitefish trawl fishery suggest minimal impact on gamefish. -
What's new at this year's Heating the Midwest with Renewable Biomass Conference and Expo
Published on July 20, 2016
Building on the sustainable communities theme, attendees will learn about new biomass technologies. -
Tiny insects pose huge risk for black walnut trees
Published on July 20, 2016
Thousand cankers disease (TCD) is not yet in Michigan but has already been discovered in Ohio and Indiana. This fungal pathogen is responsible for spreading TCD, threatening the widespread health of black walnut trees across Michigan.