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Steelhead season outlook from Great Lakes Angler Diary

Published on September 21, 2026
All signs point to good fishing ahead in most Lake Michigan tributaries, with a couple of caveats.
Registration is open for the ‘Dirty Work Field Day’ on Managing Invasives and Solving Site Challenges

Published on September 15, 2026
Geared toward professional landscapers and nursery operators, this hands-on field day will prepare you for what’s to come with new invasive species and regulations. Plus, you can earn pesticide applicator credits at the same time.
Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

Published on September 10, 2026
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.
Lake Huron fisheries: A tale of challenges and opportunities

Published on September 10, 2026
Jim Johnson and Tuffy Cross spent decades learning from the lake and helped to ensure its fisheries story is told.
4-H campers dive into the invasive species challenge facing the Great Lakes

Published on September 9, 2026
Managing invasive species is as much a human challenge as an ecological one, campers discover.