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It's time for our annual round-up
Kathy Jennings
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story
Sustainability
Invasive zebra mussels found in aquarium moss products (some in Kalamazoo) prompt national response
Rosemary Parker
Monday, March 15, 2021
Longform
Sustainability
Pulling garlic mustard will help control the invasive weed at Land Conservancy nature preserves
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
Friday, May 22, 2020
Feature Story
Sustainability
Land Conservancy and partners receive a $375,000 grant to keep forests healthy as climate changes
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Feature Story
Sustainability
Birders' viewing platform, boardwalk, and more are coming to nature preserve in Paw Paw
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Feature Story
Sustainability
Tree doctor puts together the clues that reveal what's ailing the arbor
Mark Wedel
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Feature Story
Sustainability
Michigan Dune Alliance helps protect Michigan's iconic sand dunes from invasive species
Mark Wedel
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Development News
Sustainability
Success seen in reducing invasive species along Lake Michigan shoreline
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Innovation News
Sustainability
WMU rents goats to munch away on invasive species
Kathy Jennings
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Feature Story
Sustainability
The Japanese Knotweed: Don't try to kill this invader on your own
Mark Wedel
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Feature Story
Sustainability
Invasive or just non-native? Why Michigan loves Pacific salmon and fears sea lamprey
Natalie Burg
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Feature Story
Economic Development
Can wasps save the ash tree? Native Americans are giving it a try
Mark Wedel
Thursday, October 1, 2015
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