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Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Hitchhikers

There is an educational effort being taken by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the state of Utah to prevent the spread of the quagga mussel. The quagga mussel is a small freshwater bivalve mollusk with a dark and white pattern along it’s shell. They are usually less than an inch long. Although small, [...]

Belle Island Revealed, Creators’ Reflections of the Year Long Project for Detroit Free Press

Fighting Invasive Species: Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan

Belle Island Revealed, a yearlong project by the Detroit Free Press

Read the “Belle Isle: Fighting the silent siege” Detroit Free Press article

Native Fish Returns to Great Lakes, Threatens Lake Trout

The burbot, bottom feeding fish nicknamed lawyers, are making a comback from the small number that have survived in its native waters of the Great Lakes. The species saw a huge decline in the 1950′s due to the invasive sea lamprey. Unfortunately there’s new research showing the return of the burbot may damage the multi-million [...]

Tread Lightly! Unveils “Respected Access” Campaign

Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the nation’s most influential hunting and shooting sports organizations, has released a series of six print public service announcements (PSAs) encouraging responsible behavior on public lands. The PSAs are part of a much larger new education and outreach campaign called “Respected Access is Open Access.” Read the press release or see the [...]

What’s Your Solar Potential?

There are two great sites we found for helping you determine not only your homes potential for solar panels, but for the costs as well. RoofRay.com uses google maps to help you determine the size of your roof and it’s potential for saving on your energy costs. After typing in your address and pinpointing your [...]

Reduce Your Carbon Emissions, Get Paid

I think every reasonable person would like to reduce their carbon emissions, right?  Aside from the fact that is should make you feel good, reducing your energy consumption reduces your bills and puts more money in your pocket, right? That’s just what a new website intents to do by awarding consumers credits for their reductions [...]

ROVs, Minimum Trail Impact

Over the past few years a majority of the powersports industry has been in decline. The Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) or side-by-side, or now Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV) market has grown and remained consistent. That being said, there are plenty more drivers out there who must be conscious about the lands they’re using. Our friends [...]