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invasive species

Alewives

Former Michigan conservation director recounts “spectacular” fish story

By Will Grimm | May 1, 2019

Howard Tanner’s revolutionary decision 50 years ago dramatically changed the ecology of the Great Lakes.

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Alarm cues and fish sorters are new weapons in lamprey fight

By Claire Moore | April 30, 2019

Multiple methods needed to control destructive Great Lakes invader.

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Red swamp crayfish could be next Great Lakes invasive

By Kaley Fech | March 29, 2019

A new study predicts where the red swamp crayfish could next pop up on the Great Lakes. That could help state agencies prevent the spread of the fast reproducing invader that alters entire ecosystems.

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Invasive species control requires more than talk

By Angela Mulka | February 20, 2019

Study examines how what boaters are told about invasive species influences their actions.

Fish

Study tracks flathead catfish route into Great Lakes

By Whitney McDonald | December 14, 2018

It has harmed native fish populations elsewhere.

Phragmites are a grass like invasive species that can grow to a height of 10 ft. Photo: Nps.gov.
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Phrag fight: is it friend or foe?

By Whitney McDonald | November 16, 2018

How the First Nations people of Walpole Island are approaching the phragmites problem.

Climate change

Changing climate linked to changing species

By Anntaninna Biondo | October 11, 2018

But public fails to make the link.

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Use app to be on the lookout for invaders threatening Michigan

By Kaley Fech | September 28, 2018

How do you know if what you’re looking at is an invasive species? There’s an app for that.

Catch of the Day

Are invasive mussels helping the Great Lakes?

By Dave Rosenthal | July 13, 2018

Michigan State University researchers say invasive quagga mussels are actually doing some good.

invasive species

Cameras aim dredge at Lake Michigan mussels

By Kate Habrel | April 23, 2018

Scientists are using GoPros to guide equipment that tracks invasive quagga mussels.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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