News

DNR seeks comments on Lake Michigan Fisheries Management plan

Published on November 15, 2017
November meetings in Manistique, Traverse City, and Grand Haven to share details and solicit input on proposed plan.
Are Great Lakes water levels headed up in 2018?

Published on November 13, 2017
November forecast suggests higher levels heading into next year.
MSU Extension Key Partner Award honors the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments

Published on November 10, 2017
Regional planning partnership organization's work enhances many different Extension programs.
MSU professor provides expert testimony on fisheries science for U.S. Congress

Published on November 7, 2017
Sea lamprey control and Lake Erie perch, walleye fisheries highlighted as positive examples from Great Lakes region.
Sea Grant report on Asian carp includes educational resources

Published on November 3, 2017
Great Lakes conservation groups will find a wealth of resources in this new publication.
New partnership will update, enhance important Great Lakes database on non-native species

Published on November 3, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant's Dr. Rochelle Sturtevant to be program manager at GLANSIS.
Teachers can take to the sea with NOAA

Published on November 1, 2017
For more than 25 years, teachers have traveled aboard NOAA research vessels around the world through the NOAA Teacher at Sea Program. Applications for 2018 are now being accepted!
Fishing for the latest in research, trends, lake management at Great Lakes Fishery workshops

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant Extension holds workshops to discuss research findings, lake management updates and fishing trends.
Helping small communities dream big for the future

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant’s Sustainable Small Harbors Project has enabled six communities with public harbors to do in-depth self-assessments.
Growing aquaculture industry offers opportunities for youth, job development

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant Extension helps facilitate aquaculture programs for high school students.
October is Seafood Month - time to enjoy some fish from the Great Lakes!

Published on September 17, 2017
Michigan fish producers offer a wide variety of products for consumers.
Great Lakes' levels for Michigan and Huron have peaked for 2017

Published on September 5, 2017
Seasonal decline begins - lakes will lose more than a trillion gallons of water.
Experience Fishtown during Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Conference

Published on August 24, 2017
Event aims to connect fisheries heritage interests across Michigan; exploring opportunities to better connect and share stories, exhibits, experiences.
AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December at casino

Published on August 24, 2017
Commercial fish processors, staff encouraged to take class if not certified.
Lake Michigan’s charter fishing industry is … remarkably stable

Published on August 23, 2017
It doesn’t make for sensational headlines, but charter fishing has been a consistent part of coastal tourism despite recent ups and downs in fishing success.
Lake Michigan kings are back — but why?

Published on August 23, 2017
After the gloom-and-doom of 2016, anglers are gearing up for a much better run of salmon in 2017. Recent trends in the fishery suggest that ups and downs may be the new norm if prey populations do not stabilize.
Students team up with Michigan Sea Grant to protect native fish

Published on August 15, 2017
A threatened fish called the River Redhorse is the latest subject of the Native Fish Heroes poster series.
New video shows anglers how to remove stomachs for fish diet study

Published on August 9, 2017
Researchers are trying to learn more about what trout, salmon, and walleye are eating in lakes Huron and Michigan. Anglers can help by donating stomachs from their catch.
Celebrate summer with teriyaki fish kabobs on the grill

Published on August 8, 2017
Want to enjoy fresh local fish? Why not try this easy meal of pineapple, green pepper, and fish teriyaki.
Michigan Sea Grant's HACCP safety programming efforts have helped hundreds of businesses

Published on July 11, 2017
Programs include Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Seafood Safety, and Preventing the Movement of Aquatic Invasive Species.