Spring Into Action
The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. The mornings spent sipping coffee on the dock are becoming closer to reality than a […]
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Curb Microplastic Pollution
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles, generally defined as less than 5 millimeters in size. They come in various forms, including fragments, fibers, pellets (nurdles), and
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Impervious Surfaces
You may have heard the term “impervious surfaces” in some of our other articles, but what are they exactly? This week’s blog article explains impervious
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Lake-Friendly Products
Lakes are precious ecosystems that provide us with recreation, clean water, and support countless species. However, human activities can harm these delicate environments. One often overlooked way to protect
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Yellow Flag Iris
Invasive plants pose a significant threat to the environment and can have negative consequences for us as well. Yellow flag iris, though beautiful, is a
Shoreline Plants: Prepping for Spring
It is officially Spring. It’s time to think about gardens. If you’re a riparian, now is a great time to plan your shoreline garden to
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Become a Shoreland Steward: Schedule a Shoreline Consultation Today
Left to themselves, natural barriers form to protect shorelines from erosion and runoff. However, on our lake, many of these green buffer zones have been
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Road Salts
Winter months in northern Michigan are (normally) piled high with snow and ice, and increasingly alongside that winter wonderland is a plethora of salt. Road