News
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A little muck or a lot of yuck?
Published on November 3, 2013
Study explores the role of fringe wetlands in regulating harmful algal blooms in inland lakes. -
Is arsenic a potential contaminant in your drinking water supply?
Published on November 3, 2013
If you have a private drinking water well, checking with your local health department can alert you to potential contaminants in the drinking water in your area. -
Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system
Published on October 31, 2013
Planting appropriate vegetation over the drain field is key to allowing a septic system to properly treat household wastewater and ensure the safety of your family and the environment. -
Now is the time to learn your plants and explore opportunities for citizen science on your lake
Published on October 28, 2013
Resources and volunteer training programs are available to help you identify and manage aquatic plants. You can also learn to monitor lake health for the long-term benefit of your lake. -
Two new Michigan Sea Grant educational tools focus on our Great Lakes
Published on October 28, 2013
Teaching Great Lakes Science and Great Lakes FieldScope are two new online tools to learn more about our Great Lakes at home or in the classroom. -
Alpena students apply chemistry to study of plastic pollution in northern Lake Huron
Published on October 28, 2013
Alpena High students test their chemistry skills in researching plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, while gathering data, raising awareness, and exploring possible solutions toward this issue of pollution. -
Marine Debris: Microplastics – from facial scrub to the Great Lakes
Published on October 25, 2013
Microplastics are in the Great Lakes – where do they come from and are they a problem? -
Using household products safely: Part 2
Published on October 21, 2013
Household products may contain potentially hazardous chemicals that must be used and disposed of properly to be safe. -
Preserving inland lake shorelines on the Keweenaw Peninsula
Published on October 13, 2013
Upper Peninsula group looks for problems and opportunities during on-lake natural shoreline workshop. -
The Alcona Fall Color Tour is about more than fall colors
Published on October 13, 2013
Outside of the spectacular color landscape and beautiful autumn weather, bus tour participants were offered an inside view of their community from a unique perspective – their finite water system.