Newly-hatched invasive grass carp found in Maumee River
A genetic analysis conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey recently confirmed that newly-hatched fish collected from the Maumee River during the summer of 2018 are grass carp.The USGS says grass […]
Here’s how your ideas could help save Lake Superior’s Buffalo Reef
Millions of tons of copper mining waste are threatening to smother one of Lake Superior’s most productive fish spawning grounds. Officials want to know how they can prevent this from […]
Monitoring blooms in the Great Lakes Basin
Ruberg and his Great Lakes and Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) colleagues research techniques to monitor lake phosphorus levels in Lake Erie in an effort to predict cyanobacterial blooms and related […]
Funding for farmers near Western Lake Erie Basin
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proud to announce a new program that will provide reimbursement to farmers near the Western Lake Erie Basin […]
Raising reefs: Elk Rapids restoration a model for Saginaw Bay projects
About 450 pounds of limestone cobble was used to restore a reef near Elk Rapids, a favorite spawning ground for lake white trout, cisco and whitefish (Special to the […]
Lake Erie shoreline erosion under investigation
Study consultant Peter Zuzek said the study will investigate the effect climate change and erosion are having on the Great Lakes. He said warming trends and increases in storm intensity […]
First blue ice of 2019 is stacking up in Michigan, but not where you’d expect
Outdoor enthusiasts love the changing landscape features in Michigan and blue ice seems to be one that has caught their attention. So what exactly causes the appearance of blue ice? Apparently, […]
Middle Grand River designated as one of the first state water trails
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) announced the selection of the Middle Grand River Water Trail as one of the first waterways in Michigan to be a state-designated water trail […]
Farmers, Great Lakes benefit from cover crops
Farmers have used cover cropping for thousands of years. But, when synthetic fertilizer exploded onto the scene in the early 20th century, cover crops fell out of favor. Now we […]
2018 Farm Bill has increased funding for voluntary conservation programs meant to address environmental issues
The new Farm Bill tripled the amount that goes to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program to $300 million. The partnership helps farmers in areas like the Great Lakes who want […]