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Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $26,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species
Published on March 24, 2022
Twelve projects receive grant funding to educate boaters on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying equipment to protect lakes and rivers. -
Center for Great Lakes Literacy Mentor Program brings together a dynamic duo
Published on February 24, 2022
Michigan educator from Alpena Public Schools shines as a mentor, working alongside a former student who is launching her own science teaching career and a new local watershed investigation with students at Alcona Community Schools. -
It’s never too early to think spring no matter what the groundhog says!
Published on February 4, 2022
Get ready for paddling and learn about invasive species identification and prevention. -
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. -
Scaling-up conservation practices: how much can farmers afford?
Published on January 3, 2022
Prairie strips have the potential to contribute a suite of ecosystem services. A new study from the MSU Kellogg Biological Station finds a large swath of corn and soy cropland could be converted to prairie strips under appropriate payment schemes. -
MSU research team receives $750K USDA grant to explore ways to mitigate crop uptake of PFAS
Published on December 13, 2021
Project GREEEN seed funding leveraged for new three-year study -
Exploring Great Lakes literacy and watershed stewardship
Published on December 8, 2021
The Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Teacher Institute continues to change and grow to meet the needs of Michigan teachers. -
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants
Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden. -
Horticulture myth busting – Part 1
Published on November 24, 2021
Can electricity be used to reduce water hardness in hydroponics? -
Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan
Published on November 24, 2021
Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists.