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Teachers can take to the sea with NOAA
Published on November 1, 2017
For more than 25 years, teachers have traveled aboard NOAA research vessels around the world through the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. Applications for 2018 are now being accepted! -
Maintaining your storm water management pond
Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management ponds require regular maintenance to insure they function properly. Poorly maintained ponds can reduce their ability to control flooding and/or prevent pollution. -
Either detention or retention equals storm water runoff reductions
Published on October 30, 2017
Storm water management continues to be an important aspect of new development. Efforts to decrease runoff from increased impervious surfaces through detention and/or retention ponds results in more water infiltration and less runoff. -
Aquatic invasive species: fighting an ongoing threat
Published on October 23, 2017
The success of controlling aquatic invasive species is the result of a combination of agreements in the public and private sectors, and the work of a body of regulatory and voluntary efforts. -
Understanding the role of oxygen in our lakes and ponds
Published on October 23, 2017
Warm weather, fertilizers, and excessive plant growth can decrease the oxygen levels in our lakes, rivers, and ponds. -
Planning with water in mind: Part Two
Published on October 20, 2017
Communities can help insure water availability -
Planning with water in mind: Part One
Published on October 20, 2017
Communities can help insure water availability -
Celebrating 100 years of Michigan State University Extension in Alcona County
Published on October 19, 2017
Alcona County and Michigan State University Extension are celebrating 100 years since the introduction of Extension to Alcona County in May 1917. -
Soak up the rain — Part 2
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new outreach program to encourage citizen and municipalities to adopt green infrastructure practices to reduce storm water runoff. -
Soak up the rain — Part 1
Published on October 2, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a new program to encourage citizen and municipalities to reduce storm water runoff.