$3.6 million in grants available to fight invasive species
Courtesy: Michigan DNR LANSING — A handbook has been released outlining the scope and guidelines for the new Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, made possible…
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Ecosystem restoration contract awarded to Menominee River
Courtesy: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers DETROIT — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District has awarded a contract for $498,973.45, September 23,…
Harsh winters affecting deer population
MARQUETTE — Bow hunting season is officially underway in the state of Michigan, but it looks like the cold temperatures from this winter could have…
New DNR license structure for hunters
MARQUETTE — Deer hunting season is fast approaching in Michigan. The bow hunting season opens Wednesday, and the Department of Natural Resources wants to remind…
Free entrance to state parks this Saturday
LANSING — The DNR is offering free vehicle admission to state parks Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day. Any motor vehicle entering a…
Town hall meetings scheduled to educate voters on wolf proposals
Courtesy: Keep Michigan Wolves Protected LANSING — Keep Michigan Wolves Protected will host 11 statewide town hall meetings during the next four weeks to educate…
Rep. Dianda introduces resolution to protect Lake Superior from Asian carp
LANSING — State Representative Scott Dianda (D-Calumet) introduced a resolution Tuesday calling on the federal government to take steps to protect Lake Superior from the threats of Asian carp.
Volunteers needed for Escanaba River watershed stream monitoring program
The Marquette County Conservation District is looking for volunteers to help out with a new project. The group will be conducting a stream monitoring program…
DNR awarded grant to help fight white-nose syndrome in bats
Courtesy: Michigan DNR
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Friday that it has been awarded a grant of $52,500 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for work on white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by an invasive fungus that only afflicts bats.
Celebrating 50 years of the Wilderness Act
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law 50 years ago, establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System. The law set aside 9.1 million…