by boxcar-admin | Jul 27, 2016 | Blog, Current Research, News
July 27, 2016Story and photos by Becka Downard, Utah State University. SummaryThis case study takes us outside of the Great Lakes region to explore an unusual Phragmites management technique. Becka Downard is a PhD student who studies Great Salt Lake wetlands, and... Continue Reading
Filed under: Drone Grazing Research wetlands
by boxcar-admin | Jun 13, 2016 | Blog, Current Research, News
June 13, 2016 Courtney Robichaud and Dr. Rebecca Rooney (University of Waterloo, Ontario) Summary A 2002 study found that the number and diversity of birds was higher in wetlands invaded by Phragmites. We repeated this study 12 years later at the same location where... Continue Reading
Filed under: Birds Research wetlands
by boxcar-admin | Aug 26, 2015 | Blog, News
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative is now inviting applications for competitive grant funding. Through the 2014 competitive grant process, the GLRI spent more than $5 million to prevent and control invasive species in the Great Lakes, including many of the... Continue Reading
Filed under: funding habitat restoration
by boxcar-admin | Mar 24, 2014 | News
Congratulations to all the new Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant recipients! Here at the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative, we are excited to see the wonderful variety of projects that will help protect and restore habitats within the Great Lakes Basin.... Continue Reading
Filed under: CISMA EDRR GLRI management Michigan
by boxcar-admin | Jan 30, 2013 | News
The University of Michigan Water Center solicits applications for funding to support and enhance restoration efforts within the Great Lakes basin. Up to $3.7 million dollars will be awarded to high quality projects that can demonstrate specific benefits in terms of... Continue Reading
Filed under: funding GLRI habitat restoration University of Michigan
by boxcar-admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Blog, News
OSU Climate Change Webinar: “Climate and Carbon Impacts on Productivity, Chemistry, and Invasive Species in the Great Lakes” On January 17th, 2013 (12-1pm ET) check out the upcoming webinar from OSU on the impacts of climate and carbon on productivity,... Continue Reading
Filed under: Michigan Research
by boxcar-admin | Dec 10, 2012 | Blog, News
Thank you to the 152 people who have responded to our survey. We’re so excited to have your input and are working to address the needs that were identified. Curious? Check out the results: Final report on stakeholder survey to inform the Great Lakes Phragmites... Continue Reading
by boxcar-admin | Nov 15, 2012 | Blog, News
Thank you for your interest in the Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative! We need you to tell us more about what you think the Collaborative can and should be. Please take our short, 5 minute survey by clicking on the link below. Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative... Continue Reading
by boxcar-admin | Nov 15, 2012 | Blog, News
The Great Lakes Phragmites Collaborative is interested in learning about new research, resources and communication relevant to Phragmites. If we’ve missed something or you have new a resource to share, please contact Heather Braun. Continue Reading