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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.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Legacy Phosphorus: The Enduring Hidden Driver of Tile Drainage Loss

Published on February 26, 2025
Phosphorus loss is dominated by legacy P while new P (recently applied fertilizer) has a minor role. We can make a big impact on Lake Erie’s Water Quality only if we tackle both legacy P and new P.
Free HABs webinar offers tips for a healthy pond or lake

Published on February 17, 2025
The HABs 101: Prevention and Management webinar will cover topics including septic systems, nutrient budgets, direct management options of HABs, and more.
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved

Published on February 13, 2025
Learn more about the Michigan Clean Water Corps volunteers collecting valuable water quality and habitat data on inland lakes and streams across our state.