News
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Water resources protection through education
Published on March 25, 2014
The Great Lakes Education Program helps educate residents about Michigan’s abundant water resources. -
Spring break-up and flooding at Cadillac Lakefront Park
Published on March 25, 2014
Natural shoreline demonstration site weathers Lake Cadillac ice action and high water without problems. -
Lake Charlevoix watershed protection to be focus of session during inland lakes conference
Published on March 21, 2014
Progress to implement the Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan will be highlighted during the upcoming Michigan Inland Lakes Convention in Boyne Falls. -
How a Remedial Action Plan can improve Great Lakes water quality
Published on March 14, 2014
The 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between the United States and Canada identified 43 areas of concern in the Great Lakes Basin. -
Public Advisory Councils’ role in the Great Lakes
Published on March 14, 2014
Public Advisory Councils are organized in each Area of Concern (AOC) in the Great Lakes to help identify problems and implement strategies for improvement. -
This winter’s heavy ice and snow cover may result in fish kills on inland lakes
Published on March 5, 2014
MDNR warns of potential for fish kill after hard winter. Dead fish may not appear until weeks after ice-out. -
What are the greatest threats to Michigan’s tourism industry?
Published on February 28, 2014
Michigan State University survey reveals the industry’s greatest concerns. -
MSU Extension staff receive Coast Guard search and rescue award
Published on February 28, 2014
MSU Extension staff members were recognized by the Coast Guard for their roles in rescuing two people last summer on the Detroit River. -
Schools and community partners gather in northeast Michigan to explore STEM
Published on February 25, 2014
Educators and community partners from across northeast Michigan convened to explore STEM learning opportunities through place-based watershed science explorations at the 2014 Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Regional Meeting. -
Spring Lake Huron fishery workshops offer current research and information about the fishery
Published on February 25, 2014
Annual spring Lake Huron fisheries workshops bring communities together with fisheries research and management partners through discussions on research findings, management updates, and fishing trends.