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Keep iron ochre under control in your basement
Published on August 11, 2023
Learn how to reduce iron ochre in your basement using three simple strategies. -
Identifying and managing invasive Eurasian and hybrid watermilfoils in Michigan lakes
Published on August 9, 2023
Some hybrids of this invasive plant are resistant to herbicides, making genetic testing critical for management. -
AgBioResearch scientist develops tools to inform water conservation strategies
Published on August 9, 2023
Glenn O’Neil builds online resources to help ‘bridge the gap’ between scientific research and on-the-ground application -
Local government strategies to protect groundwater
Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal. -
MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes
Published on August 2, 2023
Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research -
RIPPLE partners with Motor City Aquarium Society to host Exotic Fish Surrender Event
Published on August 1, 2023
Do you have aquarium or water garden pets you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish, crayfish, snails, and plants at the first-ever RIPPLE surrender event August 10 in Warren. -
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices
Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems. -
Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities
Published on July 28, 2023
Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants. -
Understand the inherent uncertainty of your phosphorus monitoring strategy
Published on July 5, 2023
Grab sampling has the lowest accuracy and automated monitoring has the highest accuracy in the phosphorus load estimate. -
Invasive yellow floating heart: A previously popular water garden plant causes problems in Michigan’s lakes and ponds
Published on June 28, 2023
The invasive yellow floating heart was once common in water gardens across Michigan, but has been a prohibited plant in Michigan for over a decade.