News
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New guidebook suggests planning and zoning essentials to protecting water quality
Published on April 27, 2013
Inclusion of six essential elements in master plans and zoning ordinances can help protect Michigan’s water quality. New water quality protection guidebook can help rural communities understand and include those provisions in their plans and regulations. -
Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
Michigan Sea Grant Extension and Earth Week 2013 – focus on Marine Debris
Published on April 23, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working to reduce marine debris in the Great Lakes, and you can too! -
Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition partners with Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Published on April 22, 2013
Michigan Sea Grant Extension is working with the Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition to advance Great Lakes literacy and stewardship. -
Spring rains can bring more than May flowers
Published on April 17, 2013
Acid rain or acid deposition is a serious problem that affects all aspects of our ecosystem. -
New rural water quality protection guidebook prepared by Michigan State University
Published on April 13, 2013
New guidebook is a “must have” that details best management practices that lower the impact of land use activities on water bodies and provides sample language for community master plans and zoning ordinances. -
What’s the Point and Non-Point in Water Quality?
Published on April 4, 2013
Michigan has nearly 3,300 miles of shoreline – second only to Alaska. Understanding sources of water pollution is important to our quality of life, recreation and economy. -
Citizen Science Part IV: People making a difference in their community and across the state
Published on April 2, 2013
You can make a difference for our Great Lakes coastal areas! -
Stocking Michigan ponds for sport fishing
Published on April 2, 2013
Stocking the right fish at the right time in your pond can make the difference in a successful fishing experience. -
Aquatic plant control in Michigan sport fishing ponds
Published on April 2, 2013
Aquatic plants are an important part of the ecosystem, especially in ponds managed for sport fishing.