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Dabblers and divers: Great Lakes Waterfowl a new publication by Michigan Sea Grant
Published on November 27, 2012
There are over 100 species of ducks in the world. In the Great Lakes region, duck species are often classified into dabblers or divers, based on their behavior used in getting food. -
Ottawa County groundwater has quality and quantity concerns
Published on November 27, 2012
Some groundwater in Ottawa County has become impaired with wells pulling up salty water. Concerns also center on quantity, with overall lowering of groundwater levels. -
What total maximum daily load (TMDL) means to agriculture
Published on November 12, 2012
TMDL is becoming a common term in rural communities. It’s important for farmers to understand how TMDLs affect nearby watersheds. -
Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available
Published on November 9, 2012
Improve water quality by preventing erosion, reducing flooding, saving water and providing habitat through simple landscape features designed to collect and treat run-off. -
Rogers City students kick-off Trout River Watershed study
Published on October 22, 2012
Rogers City Middle School students voyage out into Lake Huron to kick-off their yearlong efforts to monitor water quality, health of local Trout River – an enjoyable learning experience providing valuable water quality data for their community. -
Business resources available through Michigan State University Product Center-ShadeFund Partnership
Published on October 16, 2012
ShadeFund, through its field partnership with Michigan State University Product Center, provides small loans to Michigan entrepreneurs connected to the land and food system. -
Thunder Bay Jr. High youth Adopt-a-Beach, enhancing their coastal Lake Huron shoreline and community
Published on October 15, 2012
Kicking off their school year, more than 150 youth from Thunder Bay Jr. High take their classwork to the shorelines of coastal Lake Huron, adopting local beaches to explore and enhance Great Lakes habitats and their local community. -
Youth learning and leadership through water science and community watershed studies
Published on September 27, 2012
As the new school year gets underway, teachers and students in northeast Michigan are working alongside community partners to study local watersheds making Lake Huron connections through 4-H20 and NOAA B-WET water education programs. -
Know your lake plants — get out on your lake and sample!
Published on September 20, 2012
One key to managing your lake is making accurate identifications of aquatic plants. -
4-H youth protect Michigan’s rivers as they learn in
Published on September 18, 2012
Students across the Flint River Watershed are going out and testing the Flint River, making a difference in their community.