Wetlands https://www.wcmu.org/tags/wetlands Wetlands en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Conserving wetlands could save Michigan birds, experts say https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say A recent report shows bird populations are continuing to decline, and one third of birds need immediate conservation action. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-31/conserving-wetlands-could-save-michigan-birds-experts-say Emma George-Griffin The path to becoming a citizen scientist can start with a snapshot https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-31/the-path-to-becoming-a-citizen-scientist-can-start-with-a-snapshot The H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program is hoping to get people to take photos for a time-lapse of developing wetlands, and then get more involved as citizen scientists. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 21:54:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-31/the-path-to-becoming-a-citizen-scientist-can-start-with-a-snapshot Lester Graham Michigan joins federal program that collects native flora and champions restoration https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/michigan-joins-federal-program-that-collects-native-flora-and-champions-restoration Seeds of Success, a federal program that conserves and restores native flora, has come to Michigan. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:27:46 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/michigan-joins-federal-program-that-collects-native-flora-and-champions-restoration Elinor Epperson Warmer winters are affecting water levels, Great Lakes ecosystems https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-18/warmer-winters-are-affecting-water-levels-great-lakes-ecosystems Michigan's winters are getting shorter and warmer, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These trends can have consequences on Great Lakes ecosystems and lake levels. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:47:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-01-18/warmer-winters-are-affecting-water-levels-great-lakes-ecosystems Teresa Homsi Some Republicans, Democrats, environmentalists, hunters, anglers, and birders all want the same thing: more wetlands https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/some-republicans-democrats-environmentalists-hunters-anglers-and-birders-all-want-the-same-thing-more-wetlands Hunting, fishing, and birding groups want Michigan to invest $30 million to create wetlands. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:20:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/some-republicans-democrats-environmentalists-hunters-anglers-and-birders-all-want-the-same-thing-more-wetlands Lester Graham