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Posted on April 23, 2019August 4, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Restoring our state’s aquatic ecosystems

eightWest - WOOD-TV April 22, 2019 Living in Michigan, residents are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful water resources. But did you know that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources help manage our aquatic resources, including numerous species of… Read more

Posted on April 16, 2019August 8, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Need trout? Michigan nets national reputation as trout fishing mecca

The last Saturday in April is better than Christmas for Michigan trout fishers. “Opening day of trout season is an exciting day for anyone who fishes. It’s the day when streams that have been closed all winter to protect… Read more

Posted on March 12, 2019May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Michigan conservation efforts springs into action

As the days grow longer and spring sights and smells start to reappear, Michigan residents are slowly beginning to warm up to the idea of spending recreation time outside again. But many folks are out there already, hard at work… Read more

Posted on February 25, 2019August 4, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Protecting the Snowy Owl

eightWest - WOOD-TV February 22, 2019 Michigan residents are fortunate to have lots of beautiful and important wildlife and natural resources. While many bird species fly south for the winter, there is a species that makes Michigan its winter home… Read more

Posted on February 13, 2019May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

5 uniquely cool ways to have fun in Michigan this winter

Think skiing, snowmobiling and sledding provide the only outdoor fun this winter? How about trying something new? Here are five unique ways to get outside and enjoy Michigan’s cold weather. Elk viewing, gourmet dining in Hillman Elk may be one… Read more

Posted on January 22, 2019August 8, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Winter is a hot time for bird-watching in Southeast Michigan

Cabin fever setting in? Then bundle up, grab your binoculars and head outside for some winter bird-watching. “The great thing about the Detroit area is there’s actually a lot of cool winter birding to do,” said Bailey Lininger, Detroit Audubon… Read more

Posted on December 20, 2018May 17, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

Keeping our trees safe from invasive species

eightWest - WOOD-TV Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) has made its way to Michigan. HWA is a devastating invasive species that attacks hemlock trees, which play a crucial role in the forests in Michigan. Hemlock trees are… Read more

Posted on December 13, 2018August 4, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Bear essentials: Conservation boosts Michigan’s black bear population

Even if you’ve lived in Michigan your entire life, chances are you’ve never come across a black bear in the wild. Despite their apparent elusiveness, though, black bears are impressively widespread across North America. So how come you’ve probably never… Read more

Posted on December 11, 2018August 4, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of elk

Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, December 11, 2018 In Michigan's lower peninsula, one may find deer, turkey, fox, and coyote, but travel a couple of hours north, and you may find an elk. Thanks to careful wildlife management, Michigan's elk… Read more

Posted on December 10, 2018August 8, 2022 by Developer Gud Marketing

Beautiful birds you can see this winter

Live in the D – WDIV Monday, December 10, 2018 There's a lot of hard work underway across Michigan to help maintain and manage our valuable wildlife and natural resources. Erin Rowan from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and… Read more

Posted on December 5, 2018November 15, 2019 by Developer Gud Marketing

A two-for-one deal: Volunteers help improve ‘rabbitat’

Cottontail rabbits are such a common sight in southern Michigan’s city parks, gardens and backyards that you may never think about where else they live or about the habitat they need beyond our neighborhoods. But rabbits also live on public… Read more

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