Natural Resources
Flex those mussels: The Grand River restoration project begins with mussel relocation
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 08-23-2024 under NEWS
The team leading the restoration of the Grand River rapids in downtown Grand Rapids took a significant first step this week by beginning the process of removing federally protected mussels from the river. “I am excited for this stage of the...
Michigan's bald eagle population is rebounding after locals' teamwork
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 09-10-2019 under NONPROFITS
With their steely predator’s gaze, massive wingspans and brilliant white heads, bald eagles are among the more striking members of the animal kingdom. And Michigan is home to a healthy population of them. But these powerful birds of prey are...
Greater Grand Rapids residents invited to become part of state history Aug. 1 during creation of new traveling Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 07-22-2019 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan children, their families and wildlife aficionados of all ages are invited to become part of the first-ever traveling Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall on Thursday, Aug. 1, during KidsDay at the Zoo. The once-in-a-lifetime experience...
Michigan conservation efforts springs into action
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 03-12-2019 under NONPROFITS
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 behind the scenes to...
Prevent invasives from harming Michigan's native species
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 08-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
One of the best things about Michigan is how easy it is for wildlife to live and grow here. A wide range of plants and animals have made the state their home, including some that do not originate from the Midwest — or even North America. Many...
Angling for a better Michigan economy
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 05-28-2018 under NONPROFITS
Spring is an exciting time of year for Michigan fishermen, aka anglers. Now that the ice has melted for the year, anglers are switching gear and starting to head out for open water to their favorite fishing holes to spend time with friends and...
No strangers to the endangered
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 05-09-2018 under NONPROFITS
Michigan is home to a vibrant array of wildlife uniquely adapted to life near the Great Lakes. But over time, conservationists identified some of that wildlife as needing special assistance – and efforts were launched to improve their numbers...
Woodcock making impressive return
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 09-19-2017 under NONPROFITS
With nicknames like timberdoodle and bogsucker, you’d think it’d be hard to be taken seriously. And yet hundreds of naturalists from around the world will converge on Michigan this fall to discuss ways to help conserve the tiny but...
Improving Michigan's elk habitat is family affair
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 09-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Their grins say it all. It’s been a long day tearing down old fences and rickety sheds, but there’s nowhere on earth this grandfather and grandson would rather be. “I just wish everybody was as fortunate as I am to be able to take...
Preserving a wild and scenic West Michigan landmark
by (Michigan Wildli...)
Submitted 09-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
The Pere Marquette River makes conservation look easy. One of the longest undammed rivers in the Midwest, the Pere Marquette is 66 miles of wild and clear beauty. But keeping it that way has taken a half-century of actively protecting, enhancing and...