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Local Support of a Citizen Science Program for Aging White-tail Deer
Currently in Michigan, successful hunters may have their deer aged at a DNR check station. Some hunters would like to see mandatory checks to increase the amount of data obtained and used in management decisions, resulting in significant increases…
Testing the Virtual Beach Escherichia coli Prediction Model on Sugar Island, MI
For over a third of the last three summers, beach water along the North Shore of Sugar Island, MI has been under swimming advisories due to fecal contamination. Currently, the State of Michigan mandates an 18 hour culture test be used to measure the…
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…
Hematological Effects of Tumors on Suckers in the Rifle River, Michigan
Suckers from the Saginaw Bay that spawn in the Rifle River occasionally exhibit tumors, however little is known about what causes them or the effects they have on the fish, which may be concerning to thousands of anglers and dipnetters who sell and…
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…
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…
Land Cover and Use Changes over 71 Years in the Ashmun Creek Watershed
"Melissa S. Behrmann of Sault Ste. Marie, MI studied the change of development over time in the Ashmun Creek Watershed, located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Development can be bad for watersheds because with development comes impervious surfaces,…
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…
Incorporating Biological Education into Library Outreach Programs
Research suggests that biological education should be incorporated into more locations than only classrooms and laboratories to further encourage students’ interest in science. Informal science education occurs in environments other than classrooms…
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.…