More than 22 million pounds of plastic pollution end up in the Great Lakes every year. Plastic pollution is persistent and can break down into microplastics, which are found in every ecosystem on Earth.
This week long volunteer event spans more than 60 miles of the Shiawassee River. Coordinating with public and private partners, the Friends of the Shiawassee...
The MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer half-day course is for people who anticipate training others how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and/or how to...
The mission of Alliance for the Great Lakes is to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes, ensuring healthy water in the lakes and in our communities for all generations of people and wildlife. We advance our mission as advocates for policies that support the lakes and communities, by building the research, analysis, and partnerships that motivate action, and by educating and uniting people as a voice for the Great Lakes.
Telumendil Orchard and Farms s a first year regenerative farm in Haslett, MI producing cut flowers, vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
Lake whitefish populations in Lakes Michigan and Huron are in steep decline, largely due to invasive quagga mussels that have decimated a key food source—plankton essential for the survival of […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3.7 million in grants to four organizations in Michigan and Ohio to support farmers in reducing nutrient runoff in the Western Lake Erie […]
The decisions we make in our homes can affect our water resources. Learn tips to minimize your impact on Michigan’s waterways by making small changes in the appliances you use, how you store and dispose of chemicals, how you do your laundry, and more!
Yard care is a huge responsibility, especially when you consider how your choices impact local waterways. By selecting greener options for landscaping, maintenance of your septic system, application of lawn chemicals, and other yardwork, you can better protect your water resources.
Enjoying Michigan’s wide variety of recreational opportunities in the outdoors brings added responsibilities to protect our natural resources. Learn how to minimize plastic pollution in our waterways, prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, and other tips to keep our shared outdoor spaces healthy and clean!
Check out these free lesson plans on water conservation and other science topics organized by grade level.
Browse environmental videos on a variety of topics like agriculture, the Great Lakes, the water cycle, wildlife, and more!
Here you’ll find free books, magazines, and online library collections to read up on your favorite conservation topics.
