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Colonization of a Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) Stream by Introduced Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Hunt Creek, MI
"Stocking of non-indigenous salmonid species is a common tool used within Michigan to promote, enhance, or sustain a recreational fishery. Hundreds of thousands of non-indigenous salmonids are stocked annually in inland waters throughout the state,…
Public Opinion of Gray Wolf Delisting on Michigan: Evaluating the Influence of Wolf-Human Interactions
"In the early 1970s, the wolf was the first animal to be placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. However, the species was removed from the endangered species list in January of 2012. This decision has since become a controversial…
Helminths of Gray Wolves, Canis lupis, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
"In an effort to identify parasites infecting the local populations of gray wolves in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, twenty-four wolf scats were collected from areas near Newberry and Rudyard, MI and analyzed by fecal float. Six parasite species…
Freshwater Lake Sediment as a Reservoir and Source of Pathogenic Gram-Negative Bacteria
"Enteric bacteria, or fecal coliforms, are gram-negative non-spore forming bacteria frequently associated with pathogenic properties and can oftentimes be indicators of fecal contamination. It is important to test swimming water quality for coliforms…
Increasing Knowledge of Invasive Phragmites australis in Macomb County, MI by Brochure
Invasive Phragmites australis is an introduced plant species that takes resources away from native plant types, crowds out habitat for animals and plants alike, impedes use of waterfront for humans, and creates fire hazards. The native genotype of…
Educating Homeowners on How to Live with Wildfires
"Homeowners everywhere need to learn how to become more responsible when it comes to preparing their homes and property in the event of a wildfire. In the last few decades there has been a problem with people building homes, cabins, and subdivisions…
A Comparison of Auditory Survey Methods on Michigan's Resident Owls: Passive vs. Call-Broadcast
Point-count surveys of avian species are commonly used to estimate relative abundance and to determine population trends over regional areas. Two auditory survey methods (passive and call-broadcast) can be utilized to detect singing individuals…
Using Satellite DNA Primers to Determine the Occurence of Wolf-Coyote Hybridization
Wolves and coyotes have been known to successfully interbreed, producing viable offspring, therefore knowing if they are doing so in the Great Lakes Region is important when considering the recent removal of wolves from the Endangered Species list.…
Comparison of Population Estimation Methods for White-Tailed Deer
Reliable estimates of white-tailed deer population densities, demographics and trends are important for proper management. Knowing population densities is essential in evaluating population trends and developing or revising management plans. The…
Effects of Disturbance History on Resistance and Resilience of Coastal Wetlands
Disturbances have been shown to promote resistance and resilience of biotic communities in many types of ecosystems, but little research has been done in relation to coastal wetlands. The objective of this study was to understand the role of wave…