News

Spring brings spawning fish into West Michigan streams, and you can help to monitor spawning runs in local creeks

Published on March 12, 2025
Michigan Sea Grant is working with Shedd Aquarium, John Ball Zoo, and GVSU to learn more about migration cues for a little-known fish species, and you can be a part of it.
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.
Did you know the Great Lakes have three different Ordinary High Water Marks?

Published on March 9, 2025
Determining where the Great Lakes water's edge is can be a challenge. An Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) helps distinguish and categorize different areas near the Great Lakes.
New perspectives: Understanding ecological restoration while on the water

Published on January 29, 2025
Conservation Stewards Program participants from Macomb County kayaked the Clinton River Spillway to experience ecological restoration projects up close.
This holiday season, give the gift of fish and wildlife habitat

Published on December 20, 2024
Learn more about what to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Recreational fishing isn’t just about fun, it also provides food

Published on December 16, 2024
Harvesting local, wild-caught fish is one of the benefits of fishing. Each year, Michigan anglers fishing under a recreational license harvest fish worth over $40 million from Great Lakes waters alone.
New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

Published on November 12, 2024
Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.
How scientists can work effectively with local communities dealing with harmful algal blooms

Published on November 8, 2024
Understanding key audience information needs can help scientists prioritize key science communication and engagement opportunities.
Steelhead Diary Program offers 5 ways to win gift cards in West Michigan

Published on October 31, 2024
New incentives provide more reasons than ever to use the Great Lakes Angler Diary app.
Michigan Sea Grant Extension educators explore Indonesia’s Fisheries Extension Program

Published on October 24, 2024
Educators also share how MSU Extension uses logic models and backward design to develop programs.