How is Michigan keeping wetlands, habitats protected?
Click on Detroit Monday, November 4, 2019 Are you familiar with the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area? It just might be one of the vastest wildlife areas you’ve never heard […]
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On the water with Flygirls of Michigan
FOX17 - Morning Mix Tuesday, October 15, 2019 When someone buys a fishing license to fly fish, they are contributing to the conservation of Michigan's wildlife and natural resources. In […]
Magnificent moose: The comeback story of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula herd
How do you get a half-ton moose from Ontario to Michigan? All it takes is a helicopter, a sturdy sling, a big blindfold, earplugs, an international team of wildlife biologists […]
Conservation efforts aim to raise population of Lake Sturgeon
FOX17 - Morning Mix Wednesday, September 17, 2019 Throughout Michigan, wildlife conservation efforts are happening every day to protect our wildlife and natural resources for current and future generations. These […]
Michigan has a new invasive species: What can we do about it?
ClickOnDetroit Friday, August 16, 2019 The European Frogbit is an invasive plant species native to Europe, Asia and Africa. It was originally discovered in Michigan in 1996, but it's stayed […]
Michigan’s beauty – off the beaten path
eightWest - WOOD-TV Tuesday, August 6, 2019 West Michigan is known for its vast and beautiful natural resources but some of the most interesting spaces, are off the beaten path. […]
Be part of one-of-a-kind Photo Mosaic Wall to honor Michigan wildlife
This interview originally aired during FOX17's Morning Mix program. There's a unique opportunity to become part of state history during KidsDay at John Ball Zoo this Thursday, August 1. The […]
How to combat invasive aquatic species
Morning Mix - FOX17 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Aquatic invasive species include aquatic plants that are not native to Michigan and can harm the environment, human health or the economy. […]
Osprey’s southern Michigan comeback a team effort
Thanks to efforts to reintroduce the osprey to southern Michigan, the once struggling species is now thriving in urban areas. In fact, a reintroduction program launched about 20 years ago […]
Project aims to restore land to its natural state
Morning Mix - FOX17 Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Grand Rapids' Blandford Nature Center and the Land Conservancy of West Michigan have teamed up to restore a local golf course back […]
Protecting lands from invasive species
eightWest - WOOD-TV Monday, June 10, 2019 With warmer weather finally arriving in Michigan, many are looking to spend time outdoors. Our state has so much to enjoy, especially the […]
Pining for a comeback: Habitat management boosts Kirtland’s warbler numbers
The Kirtland’s warbler is known for carefully choosing where and how it nests – primarily only in stands of young jack pines in a portion of the northern Lower Peninsula. […]