News
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Northwest Lower Michigan Fisheries Heritage: Travel, tourism and fish
Published on August 29, 2014
Historically, and still today, recreational and commercial fish and fishing for northern Lake Michigan communities reflects an important way of life. -
Summer vacation finds teachers in school exploring Great Lakes watersheds on Lake Huron (Part 2)
Published on August 28, 2014
Summer Institute Lake Huron educators gain a watershed perspective toward student learning opportunities through Great Lakes water science and stewardship experiences. -
The Lacey Act failed to keep Asian carp out: Can new bills before Congress do better?
Published on August 26, 2014
Federal law has placed restrictions on importation and shipping of certain non-native species since 1900, but many listed species have continued to spread. -
What you should know before buying or selling live aquatic organisms
Published on August 26, 2014
A number of federal and state laws limit the sale and movement of certain aquatic invasive species. These laws are now summarized in fact sheets from the National Sea Grant Law Center. -
Great Lakes science, careers, and environmental stewardship at 4-H Camp
Published on August 25, 2014
4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers gain science and career experience while helping to map invasive plants threatening biodiversity within Lake Huron’s coastal wetland habitats. -
Invaders on the move: Round Goby and Quagga Mussel
Published on August 15, 2014
Some well-known aquatic invaders are showing up in new places. You can help to track their spread if you know where to look and how to report what you find. -
Invaders on the move: Mystery Snails and White Perch
Published on August 15, 2014
Some aquatic invaders are good at flying under the radar. You can help to track their spread if you know where to look and how to report what you find. -
Hardscaping ideas for stormwater management
Published on August 13, 2014
Stormwater runoff can be reduced through changes to your property’s hardscape and landscape. -
Algae are a-bloomin’ but what does it mean?
Published on August 11, 2014
Due to the recent impact of harmful algal blooms to southeast Michigan communities, many residents have questions about algae and why it may or may not be harmful. -
The Toledo water supply shut down. Why “boil water” advisories were not enough
Published on August 8, 2014
Unlike other public water supply interruptions, municipalities affected by the Harmful Algal Bloom in western Lake Erie were dealing with something more than bacterial contamination.