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U-M divers retrieve 8,900-year-old piece of wood from Lake Huron
Annarbor.com (12/12)
University of Michigan researchers announced they have found a 5 1/2 foot long, pole-shaped piece of wood that is 8,900 years old in Lake Huron.
RIVERKEEPERS: Tending the waterways
Niagara Gazette (2/6)
The goal of the Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper is two-fold: protecting the water quantity and the quality, as well as connecting people to the waterfront.
Internationally renowned ‘Ocean Doctor’ to speak in Grand Rapids
MLive.com (2/3)
Known as the “Ocean Doctor,” David Guggenheim will speak in Grand Rapids, Mich., about the many similarities between the threats to the oceans and to our Great Lakes.
SUNY Fredonia to lead Great Lakes pollution study
Wall Street Journal (2/3)
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes will be the focus of a study this summer. Led by the State University of New York at Fredonia, researchers will try to quantify the amount of plastic polluting the fresh water Great Lakes.
SSC students taking part in marine science bowl
Arenac County Independent (1/31)
Teams of Michigan high school students will be heading to Ann Arbor this weekend to take part in the annual Great Lakes Bowl, a quiz event that focuses on questions about marine and freshwater systems and biology.
No aquarium for Windsor
CBC News (1/31)
Aquariums in Cleveland, Toledo, and Chicago prove to be too much competition for Windsor.
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6 | How can you prevent the spread of nonindigenous species?
- The first step is learning to correctly identify exotic species. A good source for links to species descriptions and photographs is the GLIN Invasive Species section. These sites will help you recognize nonindigenous species as you travel the Great Lakes.
- Never use exotic species as bait and never release aquarium plants and animals into the wild.
- Transporting exotic species on boats and other personal watercraft is another way exotic species are spread. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' web site describes the proper way to clean a boat to prevent the transport of non-native species from one waterbody to another.
- While nonindigenous plants are commonly sold in nurseries and garden centers, consider the benefits of planting only native species in your yard. See also: U.S. EPA's Landscaping With Native Plants
- Report sitings of invasive species to relevant agencies, such as your state/provincial department of natural resources or your local Sea Grant office.
