News
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Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper
Published on March 11, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest. -
Mighty, moist, and mysterious: Meet Michigan’s salamanders
Published on March 6, 2026
Learn what the “eft” is up with the eastern newt. -
Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants
Published on March 2, 2026
Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station. -
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved
Published on February 10, 2026
Grant applications are due March 6, 2026, for organizations wishing to host stream monitoring or cleanup efforts. Enrollment for lake monitoring is open now through August. -
One lake's success story: Winning the fight to control invasive Eurasian water milfoil
Published on February 5, 2026
Higgins Lake uses diver-assisted suction harvesting to reduce the aquatic invasive species but it has taken an investment of time and money.