A study of the St. Clair River by U-M scientists shows that despite river-current speeds of more than 3 feet per second, some recently hatched lake sturgeon manage to remain in the St. Clair’s North Channel, a surprising finding with implications for the siting of future spawning reefs.
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June 21, 2016
Managing Stormwater, Beautifying Neighborhoods
On the former sites of vacant Detroit homes, University of Michigan researchers and their partners have built innovative gardens that help manage stormwater while removing neighborhood blight.
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March 5, 2015
Turning Vacant Land into Productive Green Spaces
Alleys, vacant lots and underutilized urban spaces hold great potential for fostering more sustainable cities.