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Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers comprehensive inland lake shorelines information
Published on September 10, 2012
Resources are available to help protect and restore Michigan’s more than 23,500 miles of inland lake shoreline. -
Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather
Published on August 29, 2012
Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water. -
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle Six – The Great Lakes and humans are inextricably interconnected
Published on August 24, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle Six focuses on the relationship between the lakes and those who live within their watersheds. -
Volunteers needed in southeast Michigan to help map Michigan’s invasive species
Published on August 20, 2012
A free training workshop is being offered in southeast Michigan for volunteers to help map invasive species in Michigan. -
4-H GLNR campers investigate impacts of aquatic invasive species on biodiversity of native fish
Published on August 16, 2012
Upon discovering, documenting invasive round gobies in Presque Isle County’s Lake Esau, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources campers investigated the impacts of non-native aquatic invaders in this local lake. -
Summer fish kills reported in Michigan inland lakes
Published on August 3, 2012
Lakes with high phosphorus levels may be at higher risk for fish kills. -
Take practical steps to conserve water
Published on July 27, 2012
Adopting water conserving actions and activities can reduce high water bills and help the environment. -
Least wanted: Aquatic invasive species in Michigan inland lakes
Published on July 27, 2012
Upcoming McNALMS Conference addresses aquatic invasive species and other topics. -
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers
Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much. -
Not all beach muck is created equal
Published on July 10, 2012
Summertime can bring green water and foul muck to shore following nuisance algae growth. Sandy beaches on Lake Michigan’s eastern shore are less likely to be affected than rocky northern and western shores.