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Full scholarships available for Michigan Water School workshop being held in Ann Arbor, May 13-14, 2019
Published on April 10, 2019
Erb Family Foundation and Pure Oakland Water are partnering with Michigan State University Extension and Huron River Watershed Council to help elected officials protect local water resources. -
Lake Superior water levels predicted to break monthly record highs in June/July 2019
Published on April 9, 2019
Lakes Michigan, Huron levels also expected to be high. -
Workshops highlight Lake Huron fisheries status and trends
Published on April 1, 2019
Register for any of 4 free workshops held in April and keep up-to-date on Lake Huron fisheries. -
Fisheries-focused meetings and workshops on tap in the Great Lakes Bay Region – attend online or in person
Published on March 29, 2019
Webinar and in-person meeting will address fishing regulation changes and more. -
Golden eagles soar across the Straits
Published on March 22, 2019
Raptor Fest offers a chance to see this rare eagle species - April 5-7, 2019, in Mackinaw City, -
Forecasting runoff risk and nutrient application planning with the Michigan EnviroImpact Tool
Published on March 18, 2019
Use videos, fact sheet to learn how to use the MI EnviroImpact Tool, a free decision support tool for short-term manure application planning that shows daily runoff risk across Michigan. -
Grab your binoculars and head to the Eastern U.P. for some great winter birding
Published on March 6, 2019
Great gray owls, snowy owls and more are part of the exciting winter birding in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Read this update on what you might be able to see if you visit. -
Invasive Phragmites Australis: Learning the basics
Published on February 27, 2019
Find out more about this invader and how it spreads. -
Volunteer paddlers take on invasive species – sign up for a workshop near you
Published on February 27, 2019
Programs to be conducted statewide on and around 12 established Michigan water trails. -
What does it take to make 10 pounds of salmon?
Published on February 27, 2019
The new edition of "The Life of the Lakes" from Michigan Sea Grant explores how much food Great Lakes gamefish really need. -
Alien language: Stages of invasion
Published on February 24, 2019
Part 2: Not every organism that is introduced is an equal risk for becoming invasive. -
Alien language: Understanding terminology about nonindigenous species
Published on February 24, 2019
Part 1: What is the difference between exotic, nonindigenous, non-native, alien, nuisance, and invasive species? -
Project F.I.S.H. training opportunities connect youth to fishing
Published on February 12, 2019
Hands-on activities, games and practice develop fishing skills while encouraging conservation. -
Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula is the place to be for winter birding
Published on February 5, 2019
Fantastic opportunities await those who venture north this winter. Here are the latest winter birding updates from Mackinac and Chippewa counties. -
Trail enthusiasts meet to share exciting developments in southern Wayne County
Published on January 31, 2019
Downriver Linked Greenways celebrates new opportunities with trail users, communities and partners. -
Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to share his passion for the outdoors in Northeast Michigan
Published on January 30, 2019
Adam Ziani plans to apply his Environmental Science and Society degree during service with the Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative network. -
BOOK REVIEW: Something Spectacular: My Great Lakes Salmon Story
Published on January 24, 2019
New autobiography from Dr. Howard Tanner, father of the Great Lakes salmon fishery, is an important contribution to the annals of history and an engaging read. -
Thunder Bay International Film Festival celebrates Great Lakes, Great Films
Published on January 17, 2019
Michigan students and Sea Grant educators join other filmmakers this year in exploring Great Lakes issues and ocean topics during the Thunder Bay International Film Festival. -
Evening grosbeaks arrive across the Great Lakes
Published on December 21, 2018
Despite the range decline of evening grosbeaks over the years, it is predicted that this winter of 2018/2019 will be an irruption year. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail website offers new opportunities
Published on December 19, 2018
Newly launched site helps visitors explore locations and find events, experiences to help understand, appreciate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage.