Showcasing

A recent osprey nest platform installation project, which was completed by wildlife technicians from the DNR and U.S. Department of Agriculture and linemen from the Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association, replaced a worn and heavily used nesting platform on land owned by the Smith & Sons Lumber Co. of Rapid River.

As Women’s History Month kicks off, it’s a great time to celebrate women who are making history in the field of science. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently spotlighted some of the dedicated, accomplished women who help Michigan’s fisheries thrive, and what inspired them to pursue their passion, and we're sharing these employees’ reflections on why they got into science.

In game poaching cases, after DNR conservation officers wrap up the casework, their job is far from over. Assuming the meat is salvageable, officers have a short timeframe to ensure it goes to good use. Conservation officers are assigned to patrol a particular county. Based on community partnerships, each officer has established relationships and knowledge of local pantries and deserving individuals who will accept confiscated game – often during odd hours with little to no notice.

Silver Lake State Park and its ORV area have long been a popular destination for outdoor adventures. Now the park, located in Oceana County, offers new ways to experience the dunes, with a fall shoreline horseback riding season and a winter fat-tire biking season.

Reflections on nature in the aftermath of an ice storm.