MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

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  Shoreline communities and residents take note: New 5-session email class offers introductory lessons on Great Lakes coastal planning and zoning

  Published on January 24, 2022
  Michigan Sea Grant Extension free resource provides needed science information, tools and resources.

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  Winter bird-watching in the eastern Upper Peninsula is like an outdoor treasure hunt!

  Published on January 7, 2022
  Michigan Sea Grant's Elliot Nelson offers insider tips to help make your trip successful.

• Surveys shed light on steelhead harvest limit preference

  Published on December 16, 2021
  Survey results suggest that catch-and-release anglers are in favor of a one-fish limit while those who keep their catch prefer a higher limit, but the biological impact of a harvest reduction is somewhat unclear.

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  Exploring Great Lakes literacy and watershed stewardship

  Published on December 8, 2021
  The Lake Huron Place-Based Stewardship Education Summer Teacher Institute continues to change and grow to meet the needs of Michigan teachers.

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  Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder connects consumers with locally produced fish for stocking, bait, fee fishing, ornamentals, and food

  Published on October 18, 2021
  Seafood produced in Michigan as well as other states in the Great Lakes region can be easily found online.

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  Fishing guide survey reveals impact of pandemic and other threats to industry

  Published on October 7, 2021
  The pandemic hit Michigan fishing guides hard in 2020, but many businesses had recovered by summer 2021. With outdoor recreation gaining in popularity, concerns now center on issues related to overcrowding.

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  Alien language: The importance of metaphor

  Published on October 5, 2021
  Part 4: Metaphors help simplify and explain complex research, but they can cause errors in reasoning, lead to misunderstandings, and even reinforce stereotypes that undermine the goals of inclusive science.

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  Fishing Guide or Charter Captain – What’s the difference?

  Published on October 5, 2021
  Licensing and reporting requirements are different for charter captains and fishing guides in Michigan. This makes for a lower barrier to entry for fishing guides, but also leads to safety concerns and gaps in our understanding of river fisheries.

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  Online Angler Diary project documents stocked and wild steelhead in Michigan rivers

  Published on September 28, 2021
  Participants checked steelhead for fin clips and found that some rivers depend much more heavily on stocked fish than others.

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  Water School webinar series highlights water policy

  Published on September 3, 2021
  Local decision-makers play a key role in managing and protecting the water quality of our freshwater resources.

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  Enjoy an in-person free paddling workshop with Michigan Sea Grant and MSU Extension

  Published on August 30, 2021
  Three free opportunities to get out on the water and learn about invasive species identification and prevention - register today!

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  Michigan Sea Grant approaches Great Lakes issues with a statewide outlook and a strong local focus

  Published on August 23, 2021
  Sea Grant educators partner with many state agencies and other organizations to encourage sustainable use of Michigan’s resources and promote Great Lakes literacy.

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  Sailing Gichigami with Inland Seas and the Anishinaabeg: An educational program with KBIC in Keweenaw Bay

  Published on August 12, 2021
  Inland Seas sails Lake Superior for the first time!

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  Ecorse Creek cleanup leads to unexpected mussel discovery

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Native mussel, thought to be extirpated from the creek and surrounding waters, found by volunteer.

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  Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use

  Published on June 28, 2021
  Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources.

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  MSU’s Michigan Water School receives $100K grant from Erb Family Foundation to partner with the National Charrette Institute

  Published on June 24, 2021
  Water School helps local and state officials and others increase their knowledge about water management and gain access to tools and resources to help impact their local economy.

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  2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan’s commercial fishing and fish processing businesses

  Published on June 21, 2021
  What does commercial fishing and fish processing look like in Michigan and how did the pandemic impact the industry in 2020?

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  2020 Status of the Industry: Michigan Aquaculture

  Published on June 11, 2021
  What does aquaculture look like in Michigan and how did COVID-19 impact the industry in 2020?

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  Place-based education in a pandemic challenging but possible

  Published on June 8, 2021
  Outdoor schoolyard learning spaces, virtual learning strategies, and small class sizes paired with safety protocols allowed some northeast Michigan students, educators and their communities to create success stories worth sharing.

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  Finding Michigan-produced seafood is just a click away at Taste the Local Difference!

  Published on May 25, 2021
  Online fisheries campaign brings together Michigan State University Extension, Michigan Sea Grant, and Taste the Local Difference to help connect public with local fish producers.