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Didymo, or "rock snot," can carpet the bottoms of rivers and streams, posing a threat to food sources for animal life there. And the public can play a role in preventing its spread.

Nearly a century after logging and fishing practices wiped out Arctic grayling, state and tribal leaders are scouting northern streams where they can thrive. The must-haves: cold water, plenty of shade, and trout anglers who won’t be hostile to their return. 

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

I spend a lot of time outdoors in Michigan and one thing I've never heard of is Rock Snot.

It may have a funny nickname, but the detection of didymo in the Upper Manistee River is nothing to laugh about.

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