News
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GLANSIS risk explorer evaluates the potential for Great Lakes biological invasions
Published on December 4, 2019
The Risk Assessment Clearinghouse makes it easier for scientists and environmental managers to compare and contrast cutting-edge risk information to inform their own decisions.
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Stair steps up to 2020: High Great Lakes levels expected for Lakes Michigan-Huron
Published on November 30, 2019
Higher water levels in winter are harbingers of what’s likely to follow in spring.
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MSU, Michigan Tech collaborate to host new Extension fisheries and aquaculture specialist in Upper Peninsula
Published on November 14, 2019
Michigan Sea Grant’s Dr. Lauren Jescovitch to have office at Great Lakes Research Center in Houghton, Mich.
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International Joint Commission seeks input from those affected by this year’s high Great Lakes levels
Published on October 24, 2019
Michigan Sea Grant to hold free lake level workshop in the eastern Upper Peninsula on Nov. 5.
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Fish diet study reaches another milestone
Published on October 24, 2019
Researchers at MSU recently completed dissection of 4,538 trout, salmon, and walleye stomachs collected from Lake Huron and Lake Michigan in 2018.
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Michigan Clean Marina Program offers best management practices information to marinas
Published on October 18, 2019
Workshops in U.P., Lansing, explain certification process to marina operators.
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Extension educators receive honors at regional Sea Grant conference
Published on October 4, 2019
Dr. Dan O’Keefe, Steve Stewart recognized for accomplishments and impacts during their Michigan Sea Grant careers
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Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference highlights Saginaw Bay
Published on September 4, 2019
Fisheries Heritage network explores new partners, new fisheries heritage opportunities in the Saginaw Bay region.
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Great Lakes Water Life database documents biodiversity of Great Lakes native species
Published on August 19, 2019
The Great Lakes Water Life (GLWL) hosts a broad range of ecological information and tools for use by environmental researchers and the public.
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Stakeholder engagement inspires a new design for GLANSIS database
Published on June 27, 2019
Website redesign adds new tool which provides side-by-side comparisons of risk assessments for individual aquatic species and more.
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MSU alumnus Dr. Howard Tanner discusses "Something Spectacular: My Great Lakes Salmon Story"
Published on June 21, 2019
Dr. Tanner discusses his new book and his role in the introduction of salmon to the Great Lakes during at Michigan State University on Great Lakes Day on March 5, 2019.
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Science in the Sanctuary students capture local fisheries heritage stories
Published on June 13, 2019
Alpena High School students uncover, share local knowledge and stories about how Lake Huron fisheries have shaped northern Michigan communities.
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Summer 2019: High Great Lakes levels likely for lakes Michigan, Huron
Published on May 15, 2019
Infrastructure damage and beach erosion highly possible for coastal communities.
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Videos from the 2019 South Haven workshop address Lake Michigan fisheries management, prey fish, and mass marking
Published on May 14, 2019
In case you missed it, new videos highlight presentations on the state of Lake Michigan fisheries.
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Local governments weigh in on Grand River Waterway dredging project that would destroy fish habitat
Published on May 9, 2019
State funding was appropriated for channelization of 22.5 miles of the Grand River. Downstream communities are voicing concerns over long-term economic and environmental costs.
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Michigan 4-H'er turned volunteer supports science education at 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
Published on May 6, 2019
For nine summers, Liz Seifert attended the 4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp (GLNRC) near the shores of Lake Huron at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, Michigan.
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Collaborative study seeks to find out how Great Lakes invaders are influencing fish diets
Published on April 18, 2019
Michigan State University is leading a comprehensive study of trout, salmon and walleye diets in Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. This far-reaching effort would not be possible without the contributions of many partner organizations and individuals.
