Mute Swans – What are Your Options?

By David Marks, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services People live on the water for many reasons including the appeal of being close to nature. Mute swans are beautiful animals and many people appreciate having a family group to watch. But it is an invader to...

Michigan Inland Lakes Convention Registration is Now Open!

 Register Now for the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention! http://michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu   The Early Bird Registration Discount Ends on March 1st, 2014  Bill Rustem, Director of Strategy for Governor Snyder  Announced as Event Plenary Speaker   Michigan Inland...

Zebra mussel information sought by MSU scientists

 Zebra mussels have been monitored in Gull Lake (southwestern Michigan) since 1995 by Michigan State University scientists. Massive die-offs of the mussels were observed in Gull Lake in the summers of 2010, 2011 and 2012, coinciding with the warmest water...