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  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.

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  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.

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  Aquatic invasive species decontamination stations help boaters and anglers know the regulations and aid in cleaning off their boats and gear

  Published on August 12, 2024
  Request a sign through the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program.

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  Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

  Published on August 1, 2024
  Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!

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  Be careful what you flush

  Published on April 8, 2024
  Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems.

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  Invasive hydrilla, a “monster aquatic weed,” discovered for the first time in Michigan waters

  Published on October 3, 2023
  Here’s how to prevent the spread of invasive hydrilla.

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  Top 10 native plants for shorelines that are easy to find

  Published on August 14, 2023
  These native plants are not hard to locate and can improve your shoreline with their beauty and support of pollinators.

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  Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities

  Published on July 28, 2023
  Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants.

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  The long lived benefits of trees

  Published on June 15, 2023
  Trees provide valuable lake habitat long after their lives on land have ended.

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  Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners

  Published on April 21, 2023
  Healthy lawns can help slow and filter surface runoff; it is also important to understand turf maintenance can affect water quality, especially fertilizer and pesticide applications.