News
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Mackinac County Water Safety Review Team efforts continue to save lives
Published on October 4, 2016
After son’s death, family remains committed to Great Lakes dangerous current education. -
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 2
Published on October 4, 2016
Fall fish migration in full swing at Boardman River Weir/James Price Trap and Harvest Facility. -
AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December
Published on October 3, 2016
All commercial fish processors, staff required to take course if not currently certified. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference: Netting your audience
Published on September 21, 2016
Conference to share practical ideas to increase tourism through fisheries heritage exhibits and experiences. -
Doing this one thing will improve the quality of sport-caught fish
Published on September 14, 2016
Fish should be iced down immediately to help prevent bacterial growth, spoilage -- even when the weather is cool. -
Teachers bring Great Lakes science explorations back to school
Published on September 13, 2016
Michigan educators team up with scientists to explore how Great Lakes science stewardship opportunities can enhance student learning. -
Youth stewardship ready to grow through national collaboration with safety science company
Published on September 9, 2016
A youth stewardship program received more than just a $25k national award; they received an offer of support and collaboration from Underwriters Laboratory (UL). -
Is there a value in chemical modification of lake whitefish scales?
Published on September 8, 2016
Lake whitefish scales are an abundant biowaste that are at present unused. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on September 7, 2016
Bringing stakeholders together is an important part of Sea Grant's mission, says Dan O'Keefe. -
AmeriCorps positions offer Extension opportunities for college graduates
Published on September 6, 2016
Deadline is Sept. 30 to apply for one of 30 positions around state. -
Students aren't the only ones who learn while on a schoolship
Published on September 6, 2016
Adult chaperones say Great Lakes Education Program is fun, memorable. Sign up now for next session! -
Setting the record straight on alligator gar and Asian carp
Published on August 31, 2016
Reintroduction of gar has nothing to do with Asian carp, Illinois DNR says. -
Great Lakes Education Program gets high marks from teachers
Published on August 31, 2016
Evaluations show classrooms benefit from experience. Next session begins soon! -
When is a minnow not really a minnow?
Published on August 26, 2016
More than 50 minnow species call the Great Lakes home, but not all small fish are minnows. -
Fast facts on Lake Michigan salmon and trout
Published on August 26, 2016
Fisheries managers issued a new proposal to reduce stocking of Chinook salmon and lake trout. Anglers should get the facts before deciding how to react. -
Youth stewardship program receives $25K national award
Published on August 25, 2016
Initiative has helped thousands of youth become ‘citizen scientists’ in Northeast Michigan. -
Campers experience a bird in the hand at 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp
Published on August 25, 2016
Bird biologists demonstrate mist-netting capture techniques used to study bird populations, behavior, and health. -
Warfare on the Waterfront – education, not geopolitics!
Published on August 19, 2016
A new Summer Discovery Cruise takes a different kind of look at Detroit River history. -
‘Crude Move’ webinar series discusses transportation options for crude oil
Published on August 19, 2016
Series helps lay out issues, risks, interests and options. -
What is an alligator gar and why is Illinois trying to protect them?
Published on August 16, 2016
Prehistoric fish may not solve the Asian carp crisis, but four native gar species are gaining respect in Illinois.