Story by Mark Warman Mark Warman has been an active natural resources professional for the past 12 years. His pathway includes work as a program manager on the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern, as a NaturalistRead More…
A new center focusing on Extension and research activities in the conservation and stewardship of Michigan’s lakes and streams is being developed by water professionals and Extension educators at Michigan State University. The Center for Lakes and Streams will consolidate the many programs MSU Extension and its partners offer to residents and user groups throughout the state and work with campus faculty and specialists, state agencies, other Universities, decision makers, agricultural producers and nonprofit, community, and riparian organizations to provide the most current information on the state of Michigan’s inland waters.
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By Kelsey Bockelman and Lois Wolfson, Michigan State University Extension As the new Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Educator with Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, Kelsey Bockelman is taking steps to help reduce the spread of aquaticRead More…
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The spread of aquatic invasive species throughout Michigan waters and the increasing amount of microplastics in the Great Lakes are two areas being addressed through multiple programs within MSU Extension. Working with Paddlers A Michigan SeaRead More…
Invasive aquatic plants and animals introduced through trade channels pose a significant threat to natural ecosystems. Invasive organisms can be released into waterways or escape from private ponds and water gardens. Invasive aquatic species can alsoRead More…
As a new year begins, and we take time to set new goals and resolutions, we would also like to take a moment and recognize the great work of our network initiatives in 2017. Each initiativeRead More…