https://www.wcmu.org/tags/native-species Native Species en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:31:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/turkey070925 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is participating in a multi-state effort to monitor the wild turkey population. Wildlife experts around the country are concerned the population may be declining. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:31:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-11/turkey070925 Masha Smahliuk https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/state-releases-arctic-grayling-into-michigan-lakes Three lakes were recently stocked with a fish that went extinct nearly 90 years ago in Michigan. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 22:53:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-12-19/state-releases-arctic-grayling-into-michigan-lakes Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-15/spot-a-jellyfish-in-michigan-no-problem-state-says If you think you’ve spotted a jellyfish in a river or lake, you probably have. Freshwater jellyfish are pretty rare to see in Michigan, but jellyfish are most often spotted this time of year. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:02:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-15/spot-a-jellyfish-in-michigan-no-problem-state-says Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-06-03/officials-hope-gardens-along-lake-charlevoix-will-encourage-homeowners-to-plant-native-species If your lake-front lawn looks as smooth and green as a golf course, you’re doing it wrong. That was the word from city officials, non-profit groups and… Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:50:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2019-06-03/officials-hope-gardens-along-lake-charlevoix-will-encourage-homeowners-to-plant-native-species Ariana Strzalka