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Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program
Published on November 3, 2016
Growing up on a Michigan farm and wondering how the environment was linked with agriculture, community and economic development, influenced career choice, says Heather Triezenberg, Michigan Sea Grant Extension program leader. -
Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan shores linked to type E botulism
Published on November 2, 2016
Disease confirmed in Michigan’s Leelanau, Delta, Schoolcraft counties affecting loons, other migrating fowl. -
What will the Lake Michigan salmon stocking cut mean for Michigan anglers?
Published on October 27, 2016
Mass marking of Chinook salmon sheds new light on the relative importance of Chinook salmon stocked in Michigan. -
Wait – that’s NOT a Seagull?
Published on October 18, 2016
What most people call seagulls are really many different species of the same bird family. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program
Published on October 17, 2016
Program instructor Justin Selden believes environmental education and Great Lakes literacy are important for all students. -
Mackinac County Water Safety Review Team efforts continue to save lives
Published on October 4, 2016
After son’s death, family remains committed to Great Lakes dangerous current education. -
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 2
Published on October 4, 2016
Fall fish migration in full swing at Boardman River Weir/James Price Trap and Harvest Facility. -
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 1
Published on October 4, 2016
River selected for 10-year pioneering experiment to create, evaluate state-of-the-art ways to block invasive species while allowing others to migrate. -
AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course to be held in December
Published on October 3, 2016
All commercial fish processors, staff required to take course if not currently certified. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference: Netting your audience
Published on September 21, 2016
Conference to share practical ideas to increase tourism through fisheries heritage exhibits and experiences. -
Doing this one thing will improve the quality of sport-caught fish
Published on September 14, 2016
Fish should be iced down immediately to help prevent bacterial growth, spoilage -- even when the weather is cool. -
Teachers bring Great Lakes science explorations back to school
Published on September 13, 2016
Michigan educators team up with scientists to explore how Great Lakes science stewardship opportunities can enhance student learning. -
Youth stewardship ready to grow through national collaboration with safety science company
Published on September 9, 2016
A youth stewardship program received more than just a $25k national award; they received an offer of support and collaboration from Underwriters Laboratory (UL). -
Is there a value in chemical modification of lake whitefish scales?
Published on September 8, 2016
Lake whitefish scales are an abundant biowaste that are at present unused. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on September 7, 2016
Bringing stakeholders together is an important part of Sea Grant's mission, says Dan O'Keefe. -
Students aren't the only ones who learn while on a schoolship
Published on September 6, 2016
Adult chaperones say Great Lakes Education Program is fun, memorable. Sign up now for next session! -
AmeriCorps positions offer Extension opportunities for college graduates
Published on September 6, 2016
Deadline is Sept. 30 to apply for one of 30 positions around state. -
Great Lakes Education Program gets high marks from teachers
Published on August 31, 2016
Evaluations show classrooms benefit from experience. Next session begins soon! -
Setting the record straight on alligator gar and Asian carp
Published on August 31, 2016
Reintroduction of gar has nothing to do with Asian carp, Illinois DNR says. -
When is a minnow not really a minnow?
Published on August 26, 2016
More than 50 minnow species call the Great Lakes home, but not all small fish are minnows.