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Michigan DNR tackles invasive crayfish

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investigating an infestation of invasive red swamp crayfish found in Cass County. While colder temperatures are slowing them down, state wildlife officials said the threat is not going away. Native to the southern United States, the crayfish become more active as temperatures rise. The DNR plans to assess the extent of the infestation next spring, when warmer weather makes the crayfish easier to detect. Kathleen Quebedeaux, fisheries biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, said the state will have people in the field to learn more as they work toward next steps. "In the spring, we would like to go out and talk with nearby landowners to the found invaded sites, determine how widespread that invasion is in that site in Cass County, and that will kind of determine our options," Quebedeaux said. In September, two dead specimens were found in a private pond near Niles, marking the county's first confirmed detection. Red swamp crayfish have been prohibited in Michigan since 2014, and populations were first detected in the state in 2017. Residents can report suspected sightings and learn more at Michigan.gov/invasives . Invasive red swamp crayfish can damage aquatic vegetation, compete

Cass County, MI · 14h

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Dowagiac gives update on October water main break, diesel smell

The city of Dowagiac is reassuring residents that their tap water is safe after an Oct. 26 water main break and a diesel odor near Dowagiac Creek. Officials said the city’s boil-water advisory from the water main break was lifted on Oct. 29.

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1960s Cubs pitcher Rich Nye shares his story

THREE OAKS — The Biggest Little Baseball Museum sponsored “A Special Visit with Rich Nye” on Nov. 7 at the Vickers Theatre in Three Oaks as part of its High Noon speakers series. Nye, the Chicago Cubs’ Rookie of the Year in 1967 and a member of...

Three Oaks, MI · 2d
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Michigan DNR Collects Eggs To Help Restore Lake Whitefish

(Muskegon, MI) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is collecting lake whitefish eggs this month to help rebuild a declining native fish population. Crews are gathering eggs from spawning fish along the Lake Michigan shore between South Haven and Muskegon. The department says pollution, habitat loss and invasive species have contributed to declines in lakes Michigan and Huron, and invasive quagga mussels filter out the plankton newly hatched whitefish need to survive. The eggs will hatch at the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Van Buren County, where some of the fish will be raised for breeding to preserve genetic diversity.

Michigan · 1d
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Let's Grow KI creates Hügelkultur mound

K.I. SAWYER, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — A unique community project is taking root in K.I. Sawyer. In October, residents joined together to build a 40-foot-long, 4-foot-high Hügelkultur mound as part of plans for the K.I. Sawyer Sustainable Food Forest. Hügelkultur is an ancient European gardening technique that uses layers of logs, branches, leaves, compost, and soil to create a raised planting bed that holds water and releases nutrients over time. The mound will help protect fruit trees scheduled to be planted next spring from cold west winds, while also improving growing conditions. The project is part of a DNR Urban and Community Forestry Grant that was awarded to the Marquette County Planning Division in partnership LGKI and the Marquette County Conservation District. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED

Sawyer, MI · 1d

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Property Revolution Shares Winter Runoff Checklist for South Haven Homeowners

Property Revolution Roofing and Decks is sharing a winter runoff checklist for South Haven homeowners, with a focus on how water travels from the roof to the ground. The National Weather Service’s Nov. 9 forecast for the South Haven area showed a chance of showers Nov. 11–12, followed by temperatures near freezing Thursday night. The shift from rain to colder nights makes this a useful week to check where water collects around the house. National Weather Service South Haven-area forecast.

South Haven, MI · 1d