MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

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  Michigan teacher highlighted for excellence in Great Lakes literacy and learning

  Published on October 26, 2020
  Hands-on experiences helped Mark Koschmann connect his students to science.

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  New project allows steelhead anglers to track wild and stocked fish in Michigan rivers

  Published on October 20, 2020
  Michigan Sea Grant Extension seeks volunteers to use Great Lakes Angler Diary.

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  Connect with Nature: Join us this fall for “Conservation Talk Tuesdays” webinar series

  Published on October 8, 2020
  Michigan Conservation Stewards Program presents six talks that explore Michigan’s beautiful natural resources while looking at the unique cultural perspectives and innovative partnerships needed for successful conservation and restoration.

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  Exploring Great Lakes literacy and stewardship from the comfort of home

  Published on September 30, 2020
  Lessons learned from making the switch to a virtual teacher training.

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  Collaborative to enhance aquaculture education in Great Lakes region

  Published on September 22, 2020
  Interactive online event will showcase the region’s aquaculture production, and includes a culinary competition.

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  GLANSIS technical memos add new data to invasive species risk assessments

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Memos provide transparent, publicly available documentation of the risk assessment process.

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  MSU Extension offers free online Michigan Water School webinar series for elected and appointed officials and their staff

  Published on September 8, 2020
  Understanding the state’s water resources is important for making sound water management decisions.

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  Paddlers! Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species

  Published on September 2, 2020
  Learn how to identify and report invasive species through a new FREE online, self-paced course.

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  Journal of Extension article highlights how videoconferencing can be used for stakeholder-driven design

  Published on August 26, 2020
  GLANSIS website redesign relied on virtual hands-on feedback from users.

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  The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling

  Published on August 17, 2020
  A recent Michigan Sea Grant survey found that the average captain lost 15 trips during the early part of the 2020 season, which led to an overall loss of $4.5 million in revenue from charter fees.

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  How to interpret steelhead fin clips

  Published on August 13, 2020
  Since 2018, yearling steelhead stocked in U.S. waters of the Great Lakes and tributary streams have been marked with an adipose fin clip, but that doesn’t mean anglers can easily determine where their fish was stocked or if it is wild.

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  What’s the catch? New video from Michigan Sea Grant helps anglers identify Great Lakes fish

  Published on August 12, 2020
  Seasoned pros and newbies alike will learn new tips and tricks for identifying big lake salmon and trout.

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  State of the Great Lakes 2019: New assessment report identifies challenges, trends

  Published on July 10, 2020
  Michigan Sea Grant contributes to reports with assessments of aquatic invasive species.

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  Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels expected to reach summer peak in July 2020

  Published on July 7, 2020
  Webinar will discuss options for shore protection/stabilization with expected erosion.

• Fish and a changing climate: Researchers compile database to support management of freshwater fisheries under climate change

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Understanding how fish are affected by climate changes is a critical component of informing freshwater fisheries management.

• Challenges and resources for fish producers in Michigan during COVID-19

  Published on May 29, 2020
  Michigan Sea Grant webinar for fish producers will discuss including direct-to-consumer marketing strategies as a business plan.

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  Celebrating Great Lakes youth stewardship leaders

  Published on May 12, 2020
  Alpena High School senior selected as the State of Michigan's Environmental Service Award Competition winner for exploration and education relating to marine debris in the Great Lakes.

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  Alien language: Using controlled vocabulary to talk about invasive species

  Published on April 26, 2020
  Researchers can use different words to refer to the same phenomenon; agreed-upon definitions can help.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020
  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  Earth Day every day: Engaging youth in Great Lakes and natural resources science through research and place-based education

  Published on April 22, 2020
  Students from northeast MI and Saginaw Bay participate in Wayne State University’s Southeast Michigan Junior Science and Humanities Symposium - applying research and exploring careers.