2004 Hydroacoustic and Diver Assessments of Post-treatment Vegetation - Houghton Lake, MI (ReMetrix LLC) - contact MRWA.

A Field Guide to Aquatic Exotic Plants and Animals - (MI Sea Grant) - pictures and descriptions of aquatic exotic plants and animals.

An Ecological Assessment of Invasive and Aggressive Plant Species in Coastal Wetlands of the Laurentian Great Lakes - (EPA) - a study focusing on the wetlands along the coastal regions of Lake Michigan, Huron, Erie and St. Claire.

Aquatic Nuisance Species Handbook - (MDEQ) - Pictures and description of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes Area.

Aquatic Plant Identification and Management - (MSU) - publication includes some of the common nuisance aquatic plants and algae found in Michigan.

Big Rapids Riverwalk: An Environmental Assessment - an environmental assessment by FSU students about the Riverwalk Project.

Brooks Township Land Use Vision - recommendation of ways the health of lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, forests and prairies can be improved.

Common Aquatic Plants of Michigan - (MDEQ) - descriptions and drawings of the most commonly occurring aquatic plants in Michigan.

Ethnobotany of the Anishinaabek Northern Great Lakes Indians - dissertation by Scott Heron concerning the ethnobotany of Anishinaabek Northern Great Lakes Indians. Contact MRWA.

Evaluation of the Effects of the Herbicide Sonar on Sport Fish Populations in Michigan Lakes - (MDNR) - a report on using sonar in Michigan lakes.

Fish and Wildlife Resources of the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands within the U.S. - overview of fish and wildlife resources, impact of Great Lakes water level fluctuations, common and scientific names for vegetation, fish and other wildlife. Contact MRWA.

Fish Utilization of Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands - (abstract) establishment of a foundation for determining whether there are characteristic fish species associated with various wetland types in the Great Lakes coastal zone and how they change when these habitats are degraded.

Functions and Values of Wetlands - (EPA) - the beneficial services wetlands provide for fish and wildlife.

Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species List - (NOAA) - description, taxon, species, origin and other information about 162 aquatic nonindigenous species.

Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands - Working Paper - a focused synthesis of the state of Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Contact MRWA.

Great Lakes in the Balance: Protecting our Ecosystem's Rich Natural Legacy - (EPA) - The Nature Conservancy - celebrates diversity of life in the Great Lakes basin and the many efforts to protect its lands and waters.

Habitat Rehabilitation in the Great Lakes - Techniques for Enhancing Biodiversity - (Environment Canada) - provides a planning framework that assists users in designing projects for a wide range of species.

History of the Lake States Forests: Natural and Human Impacts - (Stearns) - brief history of the Lake States forests.

Lake Michigan Food Web - (NOAA) - a brochure listing the dominant species of fish, zooplankton, phytoplanton and macroinvertebrates in Lake Michigan.

Landscaping for Wildlife and Water Quality (to order)

Landscaping with Native Plants - (EPA) - description of what a native and a non-native plant is and why you should grow native plants.

Managing Michigan's Wildlife: A Landowner's Guide - (MDNR) - discusses habitat management, species management, list of animals & resource directory.

Marine and Estuarine Protection - (EPA) - programs and activities (to order)

Michigan Flora - Parts I, II, & III - books that include full keys for identification of gymnosperms, monocots and dicots in Michigan. Contact MRWA.

Michigan Native Trees - (MDNR) - native tree scientific name, hardiness zone and size class.

Michigan's Federally-Listed Threatened, Endangered, Proposed, and Candidate Species County Distribution - (FWS) - a listing of Michigan's species listed by county and habitat.

Michigan's Least Wanted Exotic Pests - (MDA) - brochure describing six pests that threat native Michigan trees.

Michigan's Special Plants - (MNFI) - list of endangered, threatened and probably extirpated plant species in Michigan.

MSU Extension Information Database - featuring a number of MSUE publications and bulletins.

My Ash Tree is Dead - Now What Do I Do? - (MSUE) - options for using wood once ash tree is dead.

Native Trees for Gardeners in the Great Lakes Watershed - fact sheet which includes selection of native trees for gardens in the Great Lakes Watershed.

Natural Landscaping for Public Officials - (EPA) - the basic principles and benefits of natural landscaping.

Natural Newaygo, Brooks Township Land Use Vision Project - identification guide to the natural features of the Newaygo area.

Plant Materials for Conservation - federal assistance to assemble, evaluate, select, release and introduce into commerce and promote of use of new and improved plant materials for soil, water and related conservation and environmental improvement programs. Contact MRWA.

Plants for Stormwater Design - (Daniel Shaw and Rusty Schmidt) - guide for Upper Midwest designers in selecting plant species. Contact MRWA.

Purple Loosestrife in Michigan - (MI Sea Grant) - the arrival, distribution, botanical information, habitat and growth strategy, ecological effects and control measures concerning purple loosestrife.

Saving the Great Lakes One Garden at a Time - (Rain Gardens of W MI) - info in creating a rain garden.

The Conservation of Biological Diversity in the Great Lakes Ecosystem - (EPA) - issues and opportunities concerning the conservation of biological diversity in the Great Lakes Ecosystem.

Trees Not Recommended for Planting - (MDNR)

Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice) - (MSUE) - fact sheet about zizania aquatica and state distribution, recognition, habitat, biology and research needs.