MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

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  How often do Michiganders eat fish?

  Published on January 24, 2023
  Michigan consumer survey offers insight about seafood consumption.

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  Fewer Snowy Owls seen in early winter birding in the eastern Upper Peninsula - though numbers likely to increase

  Published on January 9, 2023
  Michigan Sea Grant's Elliot Nelson also reports it's a good year to see Bald Eagles as more than 45 birds are regularly at the Dafter Landfill at one time.

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  MSU graduate student, Alexandra Benitez-Gonzalez, highlighted by National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

  Published on December 31, 2022
  In her 'Voices From the Field' article, Benitez-Gonzalez describes her journey and learning the Importance of effective risk communication.

• Engaging communities or working in partnership with others?

  Published on December 31, 2022
  Effective community engagement is needed for addressing human health outcomes, community resiliency, and sustainable use of the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers.

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  Aquaculture literacy and education provides an international perspective

  Published on December 31, 2022
  Extension educators enjoy adventure to Indonesian fish farms.

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  Lake Huron serves as a classroom for elementary students

  Published on October 7, 2022
  Flapping their arms like migrating birds, excited students arrived at Tawas Point State Park for a day of community-connected learning - and their student stewardship project.

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  Recent water main break in southeast Michigan highlights importance of drinking water infrastructure

  Published on September 15, 2022
  MSU Extension offers a free online program to help communities learn more about water infrastructure issues.

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  New Extension Program Worker to serve in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties

  Published on September 1, 2022
  Angela Scapini joins Michigan Sea Grant to help enhance Great Lakes literacy educational opportunities.

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  Michigan Sea Grant partners with Tribal communities for shipboard education programs honoring Anishinaabe heritage

  Published on August 26, 2022
  MISG and partners hosted three shipboard programs aboard a tall ship schooner highlighting Anishinaabe culture and heritage.

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  Erica Clites joins Extension team in southeast Michigan

  Published on August 24, 2022
  She is working with local communities, agencies, and other partners and networks in Wayne, Macomb, Monroe, and St. Clair counties.

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  State of the Great Lakes 2022 Reports: A look at prevention, control, and impact mitigation for aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes

  Published on August 23, 2022
  While prevention of overall new aquatic invasive species is rated as good, the impact of the continued spread of existing invasive species nets the lakes a "poor" rating.

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  When it comes to aquatic invasive species, how do we know what we don't know?

  Published on August 18, 2022
  Gap analysis helps scientists understand what type of research is still needed to help them gain a more complete picture of invasive species' impact on Michigan.

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  Alien language: What’s in a (species) name?

  Published on August 10, 2022
  Part 5: Across many different taxa, there are a number of common names assigned to species that have racist, xenophobic, or other ethically troubling connotations. These names present significant challenges to effective science outreach and education.

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  NOAA releases updated climate summaries for all U.S. states. What will happen in Michigan?

  Published on July 20, 2022
  Forecasted environmental change may cause serious impacts throughout the state and on the Great Lakes water levels and flooding.

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  Michigan seafood processors are eligible for additional COVID-19 funds through MDARD

  Published on July 19, 2022
  Grant funding can be used to cover the activities associated with workplace safety measures, market pivots, retrofitting facilities, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs.

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  The GLANSIS Map Explorer: A hub for habitat suitability maps

  Published on July 18, 2022
  Tool helps scientists study the habitat and food sources an introduced species prefers and predict where a species might spread based on these environmental factors.

• Dangerous currents on the Great Lakes – know how to save your life

  Published on July 15, 2022
  Enjoy the Great Lakes, but also learn how to save yourself if you are ever caught in a rip or channel current.

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  A family fishing tradition brings fun, fond memories and some good eats!

  Published on July 12, 2022
  A freshwater feast is as simple and easy as: catch fish, clean fish, pan fry fish – and then eat fish while enjoying time with family. If you haven't tried it before, this summer is a great time to start.

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  Managing invasive species on your property may feel overwhelming – but your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) can help.

  Published on July 12, 2022
  Free webinar July 27 will share identification tips and demonstrate treatment tricks for common invasives including garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed and several invasive shrubs.

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  Today’s Great Lakes commercial fishing and fish processing industries look to future

  Published on June 27, 2022
  Sea Grant survey reveals need for place-based job training opportunities that include cultural and regulatory contexts specific to the region.