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Vegetational Changes from 1845 to 1986 Within a Portion of Chippewa County, MI
"An area of 36,480 acres {14,774 ha) within Chippewa Co., Michigan was examined to determine the changes in forest distribution over 141 years. The distribution and amount of forested land was determined with; survey notes
{1845), Department of…
{1845), Department of…
A Comparison of Habitat Suitability for American Martens (Martes Americana) in the Upper and Northern Lower Peninsulas of Michigan
Though native to Michigan, American martens (Martes americana) were eradicated from the state in the early 1900s due to habitat loss and overharvesting. In 2000 the species was reinstated as a game species in Michigan after decades of…
Return of Lake Whitefish (Coregonus Clupeaformis) to Historical Lake Michigan Spawning Tributaries
Lake Whitefish once spawned in the many tributaries of the Green Bay of Lake Michigan until the early 1900’s. Recently it has been found that Lake Whitefish are returning to some of these historical spawning sites. While Lake Whitefish have been…
Changes in Terrestrial Invertabrate Subsidies and Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss) Diets in the Two Hearted River, MI, Following a Wildfire
"In the western US, wildfires have been shown to alter terrestrial-aquatic linkages by reducing terrestrial inputs (e.g., terrestrial subsidies) that fuel stream food webs. Recently, a wildfire in
northern Michigan burned forest landscapes across…
northern Michigan burned forest landscapes across…
Assessment of Angling and Recreational Use in Trout Brook Pond, MI
"Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes ranging from large natural systems to small man-made impoundments. Small impoundments can create popular fisheries in areas that lack fishing opportunities in a lake setting. Unfortunately, the amount of…
Education and Outreach for the Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea Blandingii)
"Blanding’s turtles are a declining species in Michigan and are listed as a species of special concern. Humans are the main cause of their decline due to automobiles and habitat destruction. Greater awareness and knowledge of Blanding’s turtles…
Feeding Pattern and Survival of Purple Martins (Progne subis) Nestlings
"Purple Martins (Progne subis) are aerial insectivores that migrate to breed in North America. We examined the feeding and diet of Purple Martin nestlings. The use of a motion sensor camera was used to capture footage of parents visiting the nesting…
An Analysis of Trapping Regulations and Pelt Prices on the Effort to Trap American Martens (Martes americana) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
"The American Marten was once widespread throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. After near extirpation, reintroduction, and reestablishment of a trapping season, martens are once again a successful resident. Relationships were tested to determine how…
Challenges in Mobilizing Volunteers in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
"Currently, there is a considerable lack of participation in conservation projects by local community members. This may partially stem from ineffective communication between the conservation community and the general public. The purpose of this study…
Tributary Contribution of Energy to Rivermouths of Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior, MI
"Whitefishes (Coregoninae), native to the Great Lakes, are important culturally and economically. In particular, Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) are part of an important commercial and subsistence fishery in Whitefish Bay, Lake Superior.…