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Clean Water Act has a new twist for farms
Published on July 3, 2014
The ditches and streams on your farmland will fall under new standards if regulations become the law of the land. -
Grass Carp are illegal to use as aquatic plant control in Michigan ponds and lakes
Published on July 2, 2014
Aquatic plants are an important part of the ecosystem, especially in ponds managed for sport fishing, and require proper maintenance and control to keep the aquatic environment healthy. -
Lake Huron shipwrecks offer an underwater window into history
Published on June 27, 2014
The coastal Lake Huron region is known for its rich maritime heritage. Diving and snorkeling these waters offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore history preserved beneath the waves. -
Lake St. Clair – A great North American fishing destination
Published on June 23, 2014
Lake St. Clair is widely regarded as one of the best fishing lakes in North America with muskie and smallmouth and walleye, oh my! -
Cleaning your gear helps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on June 23, 2014
Cleaning your watercraft, water recreation gear, and fishing gear can help to protect our water resources from the spread of invasive species. -
Michigan Sea Grant offering teacher training on invasive species at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Published on June 11, 2014
Although school may be out for summer, teachers keep learning about Great Lakes issues to share in the classroom as they develop our future Great Lakes stewards. -
Great Lakes fisheries experiences abound in northeast Michigan
Published on June 6, 2014
Northern Lake Huron is rich in Great Lakes fisheries heritage and tradition, from historic commercial to current day recreational fisheries, offering value for communities and visitors alike. -
Dam invaders
Published on June 4, 2014
Are impoundments more likely to be invaded by aquatic invasive species than natural inland lakes? Wisconsin study compared the occurrence of five common AIS in Wisconsin and Michigan lakes. -
Background drinking water testing before oil and gas development: What should a landowner do?
Published on June 4, 2014
Homeowners concerned about potential impacts of nearby oil and gas development on their personal drinking water well should consider testing their wells before drilling begins to establish baseline data. -
Southeast Michigan teacher wins Einstein Fellowship, will serve in NOAA Office of Education
Published on June 3, 2014
June Teisan, Harper Woods Middle School teacher and former Michigan Teacher of the Year, will bring the Great Lakes to the NOAA Office of Education as she serves as an Einstein Fellow.