News

Springtime means smelt! But how do we know it’s safe to eat?

Published on April 2, 2025
Changes in environmental practices, regulations, and control of pollution over the past 50 years have reduced concerns about eating fish.
Addressing ice storm damage to trees

Published on April 1, 2025
Use a professional tree service if you are uncertain about doing the job yourself.
The spring growing season brings new opportunities to prevent oak wilt

Published on March 27, 2025
Staying informed about oak wilt helps homeowners make good decisions that save oak tree lives.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on March 19, 2025
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Advanced Facilitative Leadership workshop announced for June 2025

Published on March 19, 2025
Advanced Facilitative Leadership helps increase confidence and competence in facilitating and managing situations when conflict arises.
Spring brings spawning fish into West Michigan streams, and you can help to monitor spawning runs in local creeks

Published on March 12, 2025
Michigan Sea Grant is working with Shedd Aquarium, John Ball Zoo, and GVSU to learn more about migration cues for a little-known fish species, and you can be a part of it.
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?

Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes.
Great Lakes Leadership Academy celebrates 2025 graduating cohort and honors statewide alumni of the Leadership Advancement Program

Published on March 6, 2025
The Leadership Advancement Program is a rigorous, year-long experience for leaders dedicated to empowering their communities and organizations for the common good.
Reminder to sign up for Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 28, 2025
Participants will receive an educational presentation followed by hands-on training demonstrating how to use Bulletins Live! Two on the U.S. EPA website. Six locations are offering this training with limited availability.