News
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Winter visits your backyard pond
Published on December 30, 2016
Pond winter management helps to maintain a healthier ecosystem for your plants and fish. -
Why is my lake water lowered in the winter?
Published on December 30, 2016
Water drawdown is one tool that can be used to manage aquatic weed problems. Lake level drawdowns often start in the fall and continue through the winter when water recreation uses are at their lowest. -
Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind
Published on December 27, 2016
Michigan State University Creative Services video highlights the importance of managing septic systems to protect water quality. -
Bioengineering your shoreline can save money, improve water quality
Published on December 22, 2016
Save money, look beautiful and improve water quality by using native plants and biodegradable materials as lakescaping for your shoreline. -
Statewide lake organizations soliciting student proposals for 2017 Lake Research Student Grants Prog
Published on December 22, 2016
Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations seeking to fund research projects which promote work with lakes and lake communities to enhance lake management. -
NOAA Marine Debris Calendar celebrates student voices, student art
Published on December 14, 2016
Alpena students bring a Great Lakes perspective to the global marine debris issue. -
Explore Michigan’s wonderful world of crayfish
Published on December 12, 2016
A new poster celebrates biodiversity of these freshwater crustaceans. -
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. -
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. -
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21
Published on November 8, 2016
Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda