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Topics range from fishing and hunting to history and outdoor recreation. This is a weekly feature story sent on Thursday.

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What it boils down to

Join us for a foray into urban maple syrup making with one DNR staffer who tried her hand at it.

What it boils down to

Where passion meets a career

Around the age of 10, Jim Dexter knew exactly what field he wanted to work in, but he never imagined or planned that it would lead him to be the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division Chief. Dexter will close out his official role as chief of the Fisheries Division on April 28.
Where passion meets a career

The world can always use more 'happy little trees'

The Department of Natural Resources/Department of Corrections Happy Little Trees partnership has produced more than 100,000 native plants, shrubs and trees since its start in 2014. With support from the Bob Ross partnership, more than 2,100 trees have been planted within 20 Michigan state parks.
The world can always use more 'happy little trees'

Cooperative project in Delta County provides new nesting platform for ospreys

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.
Cooperative project in Delta County provides new nesting platform for ospreys

Celebrating women in STEM with spotlight on DNR fisheries staff

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.
Celebrating women in STEM with spotlight on DNR fisheries staff