State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. By Mark Breederland The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of the Great Lakes has just released Part 2 of its Water Strategy, which was developed after an extensive public engagement...
Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure

Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure

Summer 2016 has significantly warmer lake temperatures than 2015. By Mark Breederland Have you had a chance to visit beaches on the Great Lakes this summer? If not, you might want to schedule a trip as the waters are significantly warmer in 2016 than in 2015. The NOAA...
The Tiger Musky

The Tiger Musky

To stock or not to stock By Dan O’Keefe The tiger musky is a toothy predator that is rarely found in Michigan waters. Pond owners may like the idea of stocking this striking fish, but small ponds do not provide the right food for large tigers. Northern pike and...