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Funding Available for Conservation Practices on Your Land

Funding Available for Conservation Practices on Your Land

Do you have a conservation project on your property that you have been wanting to do, but need just a little financial help to get started? Read more about our new Conservation mini-grant!

MDARD expands hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine to combat the spread of this invasive species

 MDARD expands hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine to combat the spread of this invasive species

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) revised the State of Michigan’s interior hemlock woolly adelgid quarantine. The quarantine regulates the movement of hemlock and tiger-tail spruce trees, forest products and nursery stock, with some exceptions, from the quarantine areas to other locations within the state.

More Animals That Migrate: Who Knew?

More Animals That Migrate: Who Knew?

During the winter months, amidst the piles of snow, we notice a few animals missing from the environment. Some are sleeping during the coldest days, emerging on sunny, warm days, and some are true hibernators. Other animals, such as hummingbirds, warblers and monarch butterflies are migrators, leaving the snow and cold behind for warmer climes.

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

Be Aware of Invasive Plants

About a month ago, I happened to glance at the riverbank on my property, and then took a second look. Something was not quite right. There was a viney plant that was choking out some of the other vegetation, and the more I looked, the more…

Funding Available to Landowners for Conservation Projects

Funding Available to Landowners for Conservation Projects

Do you have a piece of property that you would like to see reforested? Or a field that could be planted to increase habitat for pollinators? Or a shoreline in need of erosion protection?

YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

If you fish, wade, or swim in our local lakes, rivers and streams, there is a small critter that may be hitching a ride on your boat, your gear, or even on you! Learn how you can prevent it’s spread in our beautiful rivers.