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Bioswales can improve water quality resources
Published on June 10, 2015
The quality of local water resources is important to Michigan residents as part of a good quality of life, clean environment and strong economy. -
Hydrilla verticillata – Status of “the perfect aquatic weed” in and around the Great Lakes Basin
Published on May 29, 2015
While none found in Michigan, federal, state and local agencies do battle in the greater Buffalo, New York area -
Youth are talking about water quality in northeast Michigan – Part 3
Published on May 20, 2015
Youth are learning about and using aquatic macroinvertebrate monitoring to discuss water quality across northeast Michigan. -
Youth are talking about water quality in northeast Michigan – Part 2
Published on May 18, 2015
Youth are learning about and using basic water chemical monitoring to discuss water quality across northeast Michigan. -
Youth are talking about water quality in northeast Michigan – Part 1
Published on May 18, 2015
Youth are learning about and engaging in monitoring and discussing water quality across northeast Michigan. -
Don’t move a mussel, or a water milfoil or any other aquatic invasive species!
Published on May 12, 2015
Michigan is gearing up once again to do battle against aquatic invaders at a lake near you. The Michigan Mobile Boat Wash project is taking reservations for 2015. -
Great Lakes water levels for the summer of 2015 - what’s up (or not)?
Published on May 8, 2015
In January of 2013 record-low levels for Lake Michigan were recorded. In 2014, Great Lakes water levels rebounded. What’s the forecast for summer 2015 lake levels? -
Feeding our crops and protecting our water with bioreactors and controlled drainage
Published on May 7, 2015
Bioreactors and controlled drainage expand options for feeding our crops and protecting our water. -
Aquatic invader, European Frogbit, affected by shading treatments
Published on April 29, 2015
New York study suggests non-chemical shading treatments can reduce plant biomass of European Frogbit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae L.). -
Think twice before using 2,4-D in grape-growing areas
Published on April 28, 2015
Grape vines are very sensitive to 2,4-D, therefore MDARD has restrictions on the use of 2,4-D for several counties in southwest Michigan.