MSU Extension Water Quality

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  How scientists can work effectively with local communities dealing with harmful algal blooms

  Published on November 8, 2024
  Understanding key audience information needs can help scientists prioritize key science communication and engagement opportunities.

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  The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

  Published on October 31, 2024
  Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan.

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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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  RIPPLE partners with Water Colors Aquarium Gallery to host exotic fish surrender event

  Published on October 9, 2024
  Do you have aquarium plants or fish you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish and plants at the RIPPLE event on October 26 at Water Colors Aquarium Gallery in Grand Rapids.

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  New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

  Published on October 8, 2024
  Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.

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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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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 19, 2024

  Published on September 19, 2024
  Soybean harvest started, and seed corn, potato, and hay harvests continued. Winter wheat and cover crop planting continued.

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  Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

  Published on September 19, 2024
  4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.

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  MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

  Published on September 18, 2024
  Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 12, 2024

  Published on September 12, 2024
  The season is winding down as crops near harvest. Winter wheat planting and storage potato harvest started this past week.