News
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New guide to assist with citizen water monitoring programs
Published on August 15, 2016
The Center for Watershed Protection has produced an online guide to assist groups in identifying goals and developing a monitoring program to achieve improved water quality in local waterways. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on July 29, 2016
Katy Hintzen is excited about projects and partnerships developing in the Saginaw Bay area. -
State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy
Published on July 27, 2016
Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. -
Add more color to your green infrastructure
Published on July 26, 2016
Follow these 5 easy steps for painting a rain barrel. -
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? -
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. -
Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure
Published on July 15, 2016
Summer 2016 has significantly warmer lake temperatures than 2015.