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On the Hunt for Pollinators

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On the Hunt for Pollinators

A few weeks ago I was thrilled to find three monarch caterpillars eagerly munching on my milkweed plants at the edge of my vegetable garden.

It got me to thinking about the global population of monarchs. What is the state of the monarch species? Is it increasing or decreasing? And are our efforts to aid this iconic butterfly helping at all?

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YOU Can Help Prevent the Spread of the New Zealand Mudsnail

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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.

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Conservation Stewardship Program, deadline extended to April 16

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Conservation Stewardship Program, deadline extended to April 16

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Michigan has added a second selection period for 2021 Conservation Stewardship Program funding for applications received by April 16. The Conservation Stewardship Program helps farmers and forest landowners earn payments for implementing new conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land.