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Spongy moth basics

Published on October 30, 2024
Spongy moth infestations are in the future – know the basics of spongy moth and be prepared.
2025 Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants now available

Published on October 22, 2024
$35,000 is available for Michigan organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education and outreach.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2025

Published on September 20, 2024
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Enjoying the fireflies this summer? Thank a snail

Published on August 21, 2024
Before they become fireflies, these beetles spend their immature stage as predators of garden pests.
“I’ll Be Back,” said the spongy moth

Published on August 13, 2024
Spongy moth populations are down right now – but it is guaranteed that they will be back, so stay on the lookout.
New Southeast Michigan Sea Grant Extension educators already hard at work

Published on August 17, 2023
Erica Clites and Angela Scapini have been added to the full-time Extension staff at Michigan Sea Grant.
Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education

Published on June 8, 2023
MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer.
Freshwater mussels of Michigan

Published on September 9, 2022
Native clams live long and fascinating lives in our lakes and rivers.
A look below the ice at fish behavior

Published on February 1, 2022
Learn more about lake ecology with Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online course.
Grow your appreciation for Michigan’s inland lakes with the Introduction to Lakes Online course

Published on November 17, 2021
The award-winning inland lakes course will be back in session in January 2022.