News

What is and is not a charrette (and why it matters)

Published on November 26, 2025
The National Charrette Institute clarifies what is and is not a charrette, and explains why this distinction matters.
Bowfin or faux-fin? Reeling in the truth about these look-alike fish

Published on November 23, 2025
Learn how to ID between bowfin, burbot, and the invasive northern snakehead by spotting key differences in body shape, coloration, and fins.
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?

Published on November 21, 2025
Not all wildflowers are native. Know the difference before you buy.
MSU PSEP launches Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA CEU Credit Clinic to support Michigan applicators and certified crop advisers recertification

Published on November 21, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) introduces a new webinar series offering Michigan pesticide applicators RUP credits and up-to-date training on safety and regulations, with CEU opportunities available for certified crop advisers.
Tips for proper disposal of deer carcasses and parts to minimize spread of chronic wasting disease

Published on November 14, 2025
Properly disposing of carcasses will help slow the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease.
Hunters: Look for signs of illness in deer

Published on November 14, 2025
Identifying deer with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is not always possible by visual observation. There are common signs that may indicate a deer is sick, but it may or may not have CWD.
Managing the land you hunt

Published on November 14, 2025
Consider harvesting antlerless deer this season to help control the population and the spread of diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Why do we care about Chara?

Published on November 4, 2025
Learn more about the importance of Michigan’s underwater understory.
Stories offer rich history of the Great Lakes’ legacy

Published on November 3, 2025
Transportation of goods, shipwrecks, commercial and recreational fishing, all tell the tale of human connection to the water.
Getting Hooked on Fishing in Saginaw Bay

Published on October 27, 2025
Annual camps help create next generation of Great Lakes stewards, improve fishing knowledge and skills. They help youth connect to their local waterways and learn the importance of clean water and a healthy fishery.