From: Bridgemi.com A quiet moment of disbelief spread through the room Wednesday after the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development unanimously voted to add six invasive plant species to the state’s prohibited and restricted …
From: eurekalert.org A new peer-reviewed study conducted by researchers at the University of Toledo and University of Missouri provides some of the first rigorous experimental evidence that goldfish — one of the world’s most popular …
From: BridgeMI.com As lake whitefish teeter on the brink of collapse in the lower Great Lakes, Michigan lawmakers are considering investing in a last-ditch effort to save the iconic species before it’s too late. An …
From: WorldAtlas.com The Great Lakes are sometimes described as the most heavily invaded freshwater system in the world, with about 188 documented non-native aquatic species established in the basin and roughly a third of those …
From: BridgeMI.com Using terms like “long overdue,” “grave situation,” and “desperate need,” state lawmakers on Wednesday held their first deliberations about dam safety reforms after spring floods triggered failure scares at old, undersized dams across …
From: Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources Steelhead egg collection was scheduled to begin today, Tuesday, April 14, at the Little Manistee River Weir in Stronach, Michigan. However, electrical damage during overnight storms caused a power …
From: Great Lakes Commission Lesser celandine, a small but destructive plant quietly spreading across Michigan’s forests and riverbanks, is a “watch list” species in Michigan, meaning its distribution in the state is still limited. However, …
From: Mlive.com (may contain paywall) By Sheri McWhirter | smcwhirter@mlive.com Michigan has a mussel expert who wants to save the native filter feeders from being smothered by invasive mussels now in the Great Lakes. Michael …
From: Michigan DNR Whether you live on a lake, have a favorite hidden fishing spot or recharge with a hike near one of Michigan’s 11,000 inland lakes, you know how lakes contribute to both mental …
From: Mlive.com Educators who want to teach their students about the science of harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes now have access to a new and free educational resource. The Center for Great Lakes …