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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.
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
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.
How to assess the trees in your yard for oak wilt risk

Published on September 8, 2026
Learn more about oak wilt risk factors and what time of year is best to prune oak trees.
Is this aquatic plant invasive?

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn to distinguish between invasive and native aquatic plants of Michigan with our series of illustrated identification cards.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Alternatives to newly restricted invasive plant species

Published on August 26, 2026
Michigan added six species to its invasive species list and MDARD has developed an alternative species list.