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From the vault Part 2: Great Lakes 4-H fact sheets
Published on February 24, 2014
MSU Extension has been publishing bulletins to educate the people of Michigan for decades. Join in as we take a look back at 4-H club information from 1986 entitled “Great Lakes 4-H Fact Sheets.” -
Natural shoreline topics featured at upcoming lakes convention
Published on February 13, 2014
Day 3 of inaugural Michigan Inland Lakes Convention will showcase current natural shoreline research findings and the latest in Phragmites management and control. -
Great Lakes Conference at MSU to address Great Lakes issues
Published on February 10, 2014
The 2014 Great Lakes Conference will, again, be part of ANR Week at MSU, and will focus on current issues and information relating to our Great Lakes. -
Severe Michigan winter could leave some diving ducks stranded on land
Published on February 10, 2014
MDNR asks for public help if they see confused ducks in towns and neighborhoods. -
Protecting natural shoreline projects from waves and ice action on inland lakes
Published on January 24, 2014
Upcoming Certified Natural Shoreline Professional training provides instruction on how to use linear shoreline protection when designing and installing a basic bioengineered shoreline erosion control project. -
Thunder Bay Film Festival: Northeast Michigan youth are stewardship leaders
Published on January 21, 2014
Northeast Michigan youth leaders will be stars on the big screen as part of a new Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative documentary premiering January 26th during the Thunder Bay Film Festival. -
Do not release invasive species: Part 2
Published on January 10, 2014
Water garden retailers, managers and enthusiasts should know that it is illegal to be in possession of, sell, offer to sell or introduce into the environment prohibited plants and animals. Hefty fines may be incurred. -
Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?
Published on January 10, 2014
Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan. -
Variety of planting stock available for natural shoreline landscaping
Published on December 31, 2013
Depending on what type of project you are planning and how quickly you want it to fill in, select the planting stock that is right for your situation. -
Implementing shoreline landscaping requires pre-planning
Published on December 31, 2013
Careful thought and planning can allow you to design a sustainable shoreline landscape that provides aesthetic, environmental, ecological and economic benefits.