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  Pollination and our food system

  Published on November 20, 2024
  Do people make the connection between pollination and our food supply?

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  MDARD In-Person Core Review and Testing, RUP credits offered December 6

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test at the Saginaw Valley Research and Center. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available from MDARD.

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  Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.

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  Pesticide Safety and Worker Protection Safety Training offered in English and Spanish December 12 at Great Lakes Expo 2024

  Published on November 14, 2024
  Registration is open for the Pesticide Safey and Worker Protection training happening at GLEXPO 2024 on December 12. Participants will be able to take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon as well as receive required EPA WPS training.

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  New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

  Published on November 12, 2024
  Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.

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  EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

  Published on November 11, 2024
  Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.

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  How scientists can work effectively with local communities dealing with harmful algal blooms

  Published on November 8, 2024
  Understanding key audience information needs can help scientists prioritize key science communication and engagement opportunities.

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  Steelhead Diary Program offers 5 ways to win gift cards in West Michigan

  Published on October 31, 2024
  New incentives provide more reasons than ever to use the Great Lakes Angler Diary app.

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  Spongy moth basics

  Published on October 30, 2024
  Spongy moth infestations are in the future – know the basics of spongy moth and be prepared.

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  2025 Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants now available

  Published on October 22, 2024
  $35,000 is available for Michigan organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education and outreach.