Pretty but problematic: Aquatic plants to avoid

Pretty but problematic: Aquatic plants to avoid

Often used in aquariums or garden ponds, these 3 plants can be a problem in the Great Lakes. El Lower, Michigan Sea Grant; and Rochelle Sturtevant, Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension Aquariums and water gardens are a fun way to appreciate...
No silver lining: Invasive goldfish in the Great Lakes

No silver lining: Invasive goldfish in the Great Lakes

Seeing an orange-colored goldfish in your local lake is actually a sign of bad luck for native fish and plants. By Connor Shelly, Michigan Sea Grant; and Rochelle Sturtevant, Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension The common goldfish (Carassius...