MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

News

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  State of the Great Lakes report highlights need for invasive species control

  Published on April 6, 2021
  Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes.

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  Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too

  Published on March 28, 2021
  Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby.

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  Farm stress teletherapy resources expanded to include Michigan’s aquaculture and commercial fishers

  Published on March 5, 2021
  Michigan fish producers can now engage in online counseling through teletherapy support, thanks to a partnership with Michigan State University Extension and Pine Rest Mental Health Services.

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  Learn about Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in this free Great Lakes-focused curriculum

  Published on March 1, 2021
  ‘Freedom Seekers’ curriculum teaches students about connections between the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and science.

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  Taking a bite out of school lunch waste

  Published on February 5, 2021
  Alcona Elementary fourth graders are partnering with MSU Extension to study and reduce trash generated from their lunches.

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  Annual Shiver on the River event on Belle Isle, Detroit, is going virtual!

  Published on February 4, 2021
  Learn all there is to love about Belle Isle in this free family friendly webinar.

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  Winter birding round up - where to go and what to see in the Eastern U.P. - January 2021

  Published on January 29, 2021
  Extension educator Elliot Nelson dishes on the best places to see winter birds in the Eastern U.P.

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  Many circumstances during 2020 affected Michigan’s commercial fishing industry

  Published on January 20, 2021
  Pandemic and restaurant closures, fishing regulations and legislation among challenges faced.

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  Effective partnership-building and communication skills are key for scientific research to benefit society

  Published on January 12, 2021
  Students attending a professional development workshop gained skills to further their work on complex water quality issues.

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  When do you need Seafood HACCP certification?

  Published on December 22, 2020
  Fish processing regulations in Michigan require this specialized training for specific products.

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  Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry

  Published on December 15, 2020
  Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer.

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  Entering the job stream with an aquatic sciences degree? Check out these programs to scale up your career!

  Published on December 3, 2020
  Effective public engagement skills benefit science, society, and enhance aquatic sciences careers.

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  Cleaning up the Detroit River

  Published on November 24, 2020
  2020 was another good year for habitat restoration and sediment investigation on the Detroit River but water levels created some unexpected issues.

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  Massive tagging study reinforces link between alewife densities and Chinook salmon growth patterns

  Published on November 18, 2020
  Results highlight how historically low alewife densities observed in recent prey fish assessments can affect the quality of the Lake Michigan salmon fishery.

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  MSU Extension’s partnership with NEMIGLSI empowers youth, strengthens communities in northeast Michigan

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Working together, partners help Extension in quest to fulfill its mission.

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  Online dashboard explores HABs and community health

  Published on November 13, 2020
  Interactive online dashboard helps visualize community health risks in three lenses.

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  The Straits of Mackinac: Connecting People, Places and so Much More

  Published on October 28, 2020
  The region contains hundreds of islands and endless miles of pristine shorelines, as well as rich land ecosystems like boreal and deciduous forests.

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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.