News

Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2025

Published on September 20, 2024
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Using road stream crossing surveys to understand creek health

Published on June 2, 2024
Assessment procedure is a valuable tool for watershed management planning and engaging local volunteers.
Seasonal magic under the water

Published on February 21, 2023
Compared to the abundant wildlife we see during the warm summer months, it’s easy to assume that life becomes “frozen” once the temperature drops; however, lake ecosystems are very much still active during the winter.
A look below the ice at fish behavior

Published on February 1, 2022
Learn more about lake ecology with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course.
MSU Extension hires new aquatic invasive species prevention educator

Published on January 19, 2022
Kelsey Bockelman works statewide to prevent invasive species and protect Michigan’s waters.
Grow your appreciation for Michigan’s inland lakes with the Introduction to Lakes Online course

Published on November 17, 2021
The award-winning inland lakes course will be back in session in January 2022.
Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

Published on April 24, 2020
Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.
Michigan’s 2020 Citizen Science Lake Monitoring Program

Published on April 15, 2020
The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is on hiatus until 2021, but there are lake monitoring options for 2020.
From lake and stream user to lake and stream leader

Published on February 1, 2019
MSU Extension’s Lake and Stream Leaders Institute is currently accepting applications.
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 1

Published on September 19, 2018
The steps taken by a lakefront property owner, and current participant in MSU Extension’s Lake & Stream Leaders Institute, to change his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home home for birds and butterflies.