Daniel O'Keefe
MSU Extension
Sea Grant Educator
Great Lakes Fisheries Education and Management - Michigan Sea Grant
Ottawa County Extension Office 12220 Fillmore St., Suite 122West Olive, MI 49460
Tags: michigan sea grant, msu extension, ottawa
Authored Articles
- Videos from the 2019 South Haven workshop address Lake Michigan fisheries management, prey fish, and mass marking, May 14, 2019
- Local governments weigh in on Grand River Waterway dredging project that would destroy fish habitat, May 9, 2019
- Collaborative study seeks to find out how Great Lakes invaders are influencing fish diets, April 18, 2019
- What does it take to make 10 pounds of salmon?, February 27, 2019
- BOOK REVIEW: Something Spectacular: My Great Lakes Salmon Story, January 24, 2019
- Ottawa County features PFAS discussion at annual Water Quality Forum, December 5, 2018
- Fisheries science creates connections with northeast Michigan educators and youth, October 24, 2018
- Charter fishing continues to boost tourism in coastal towns, September 25, 2018
- Salmon run offers unique fish-watching opportunities for nature enthusiasts, August 16, 2018
- Huron-Michigan Predator Diet Study gears up for summer, June 1, 2018
- Videos address Lake Michigan fisheries management, prey fish, and mass marking, May 4, 2018
- Four years of fishing data from Salmon Ambassadors show trends for wild, stocked salmon catch, April 3, 2018
- Rare fish on rebound in northern Lake Michigan as pros, cons of stocking debated, March 27, 2018
- MSU prof seeks crowdfunding support for Great Lakes fish diet research, November 29, 2017
- DNR seeks comments on Lake Michigan Fisheries Management plan, November 15, 2017
- Sea Grant report on Asian carp includes educational resources, November 3, 2017
- Lake Michigan kings are back — but why?, August 23, 2017
- Lake Michigan’s charter fishing industry is … remarkably stable, August 23, 2017
- Students team up with Michigan Sea Grant to protect native fish, August 15, 2017
- New video shows anglers how to remove stomachs for fish diet study, August 9, 2017
- Celebrate summer with teriyaki fish kabobs on the grill, August 8, 2017
- How much do lake trout and Chinook salmon really eat?, May 8, 2017
- Fishing for answers: Here's how you can help Great Lakes fisheries, March 22, 2017
- Salmon Ambassador volunteers had mixed success for Chinook salmon in 2016 on Lake Michigan, March 22, 2017
- Fishery experts to discuss recent findings, management at South Haven Fishery Workshop, March 20, 2017
- Biology’s new frontier could have big implications for Great Lakes fish, December 5, 2016
- Policy brief aims to improve boater education and prevent spread of aquatic invaders, December 2, 2016
- Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21, November 8, 2016
- What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?, October 27, 2016
- Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators, September 7, 2016
- Setting the record straight on alligator gar and Asian carp, August 31, 2016
- Fast facts on Lake Michigan salmon and trout, August 26, 2016
- What is an alligator gar and why is Illinois trying to protect them?, August 16, 2016
- Late summer is a great time to fish – for gar!, August 16, 2016
- Trawl fishing study tracks bycatch in Wisconsin, July 22, 2016
- Holy carp! Another invasive carp threatens to invade U.S., July 15, 2016
- Tiger muskies: To stock or not to stock, July 1, 2016
- Freshwater drum: A fun fish for kids of all ages, June 3, 2016
- The Lake Michigan paradox: Fewer kings but more charter trips, May 10, 2016
- Lake Michigan fish research highlighted in South Haven, May 4, 2016
- Mobile app lets Great Lakes anglers share needed data with biologists, April 29, 2016
- Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: Evelyn S. still making history, April 22, 2016
- Use CoastWatch for fantastic fishing this spring, April 15, 2016
- Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail: Evelyn S. still making history, March 28, 2016
- South Haven to host fisheries workshop, March 25, 2016
- Survey finds angler satisfaction dropped from 2014 to 2015, March 18, 2016
- Lake Michigan anglers can expect fewer large Chinook salmon in 2016, March 18, 2016
- Where's the bait?, March 17, 2016
- New study tests temperature in live wells, December 28, 2015
- Museum explores west Michigan’s fisheries heritage, December 28, 2015
- Popular Lake Michigan buoy in jeopardy, December 16, 2015
- Catch & Cook program welcomes new businesses in 2015, December 16, 2015
- How healthy is Michigan’s longest river?, November 20, 2015
- Floating classroom provides an up close look at local waters, November 20, 2015
- Ottawa County Water Quality Forum celebrates 10th anniversary, October 26, 2015
- The “perfect invader” strikes a favorite Michigan trout stream, September 8, 2015
- Fishin’ in the Mitten: Get the scoop on best spots for big fish, September 1, 2015
- Pier and river anglers find salmon with CoastWatch, August 31, 2015
- New study finds Michigan boaters unsure on invasive species prevention, August 5, 2015
- MSU research focuses on invasive crayfish found in Holland, July 27, 2015
- Aquatic plants provide shelter for young fish, July 9, 2015
- Fishing tournament focuses on freshwater drum, July 9, 2015
- Freshwater drum are fun to catch, but can you eat them?, July 9, 2015
- 'Fisheries' magazine focuses on Great Lakes charter fishing industry, June 3, 2015
- Fishing-related tourism holds strong in Ludington despite concern for salmon fishing, May 28, 2015
- Salmon season is here! Record your catches to help your fishery, May 28, 2015
- New study sheds light on the decline of Lake Huron charter fishing, May 8, 2015
- Volunteers report that wild salmon dominated catches in 2014, May 8, 2015
- Learn more about Lake Michigan’s evolving fisheries with Sea Grant videos, February 27, 2015
- Asian carp eaten by bass, but some carp are more vulnerable than others to native species, February 24, 2015
- Asian carp being eaten by native fish, new studies find, February 24, 2015
- Asian carp chili or carp burgers, anyone?, February 24, 2015
- Great Lakes migrants: More than just salmon, December 5, 2014
- Charter fishing draws tourists to Saugatuck, December 5, 2014
- Wels catfish among species banned in Michigan, December 2, 2014
- The Lacey Act failed to keep Asian carp out: Can new bills before Congress do better?, August 26, 2014
- What you should know before buying or selling live aquatic organisms, August 26, 2014
- Invaders on the move: Round Goby and Quagga Mussel, August 15, 2014
- Invaders on the move: Mystery Snails and White Perch, August 15, 2014
- Lake Huron charter trips remain steady in 2013 as walleye catch rates soar, August 4, 2014
- Finding salmon in open water, May 29, 2014
- Catching salmon in open water, May 29, 2014
- Lake Michigan charter fishery held strong in 2013 despite dip in catch rates, May 27, 2014
- New revelation on Lake Huron’s collapse could spell trouble for Lake Michigan, May 21, 2014
- Updated fishing economic stats now available for Ludington, May 19, 2014
- Six-foot fish are swimming in west Michigan rivers, but fishing for them is off limits, May 14, 2014
- Was that salmon stocked? For the first time anglers will know at a glance, March 25, 2014
- Grand Haven anglers volunteer to track catches of stocked and wild salmon, March 25, 2014
- Understanding options for stopping Asian carp in the Great Lakes, January 16, 2014
- Protect the Great Lakes from Asian carp: Make your voice heard today!, January 16, 2014
- Three simple steps to help your salmon fishery, December 27, 2013
- Mystery of the Great Lakes buffalo, December 26, 2013
- Asian carp prevention: Options for basin separation will be released in January, December 25, 2013
- Northern Pike: Stalking Michigan’s water wolf, December 25, 2013
- Tips for marketing your charter fishing business, November 8, 2013
- Asian Carp – how can we stop them? (Part 3), October 29, 2013
- Asian Carp – what have we learned? (Part 2), October 28, 2013
- Asian Carp – new science aids understanding, but how much science is enough? (Part 1), October 25, 2013
- Catch & Cook™ program gains steam in second year, September 26, 2013
- Master naturalists consider pros and cons of dam removal in Grand Rapids, July 16, 2013
- Be careful what you wish for when managing aquatic weeds, July 9, 2013
- Options for preventing weight loss with record fish and tournament winners, July 8, 2013
- Fish lifelists offer new goals for anglers and naturalists, June 26, 2013
- Upcoming programs offer fish-eye view of life in a large river, May 22, 2013
- Memorial Day Weekend offers great fishing in West Michigan, May 21, 2013
- Michigan anglers wonder why Lake Ontario salmon seem to be doing better: Part 2, April 11, 2013
- Lake Michigan baitfish at all-time low; young alewife dominate, April 3, 2013
- Great Lakes salmon are the focus of new video series, April 2, 2013
- Michigan charter captains can now access training videos online, February 11, 2013
- Pere Marquette River anglers surveyed for first time since 1982, February 6, 2013
- Salmon stocking reduction discussed at Ludington Regional Fisheries Workshop, February 4, 2013
- Making the most of online water temperature and current data for the 2013 fishing season, January 31, 2013
- Ludington workshop will cover fishy topics from Asian carp to salmon stocking, January 2, 2013
- Salmon and steelhead are focus of video presentation in Scottville, December 4, 2012
- Ottawa County study finds human sewage contamination at ‘No Risk’ level in Grand River, November 28, 2012
- Grand Rapids sewer system upgrades improve water quality, problems remain for Grand River Watershed, November 28, 2012
- Amazing revelation: Some Pacific salmon DO feed during spawning run, October 24, 2012
- Low water offers a better look at the Grand River, October 11, 2012
- Lessons in ecology from the humble bluegill: Part 2, September 21, 2012
- End of dry spell could put salmon on the move, September 21, 2012
- Chinese mystery snail recorded in Michigan lakes, September 7, 2012
- Festival welcomes return of salmon to Grand Haven, September 7, 2012
- Lake Michigan Committee agrees to Chinook salmon cuts, August 28, 2012
- Survey finds Michigan boaters could do more to prevent the spread of invasive species, August 20, 2012
- Lessons in ecology from the humble bluegill: Part 1, August 16, 2012
- Michigan’s charter fishery saw modest gains in 2011, July 12, 2012
- Not all beach muck is created equal, July 10, 2012
- Lake Michigan anglers respond to proposed salmon stocking reductions, June 8, 2012
- Beyond bass: The Grand River is home to an incredible number of fish species, May 4, 2012
- Lake Michigan salmon and trout stocking survey closes May 15, May 1, 2012
- Manistee River sturgeon success story, April 2, 2012
- Lake Michigan salmon stocking cuts being considered, March 16, 2012
- The other Asian carp: Why grass carp deserve more attention, February 23, 2012
- Boaters and anglers can help slow the spread of invasive species, February 17, 2012
- How many Salmon and Trout are in Lake Michigan?, February 7, 2012
- Revisiting stocking policy for Lake Michigan, February 7, 2012