Dedicated to the protection and sustainable use of the Great Lakes and coastal resources.
Michigan Sea Grant is a cooperative program of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. We fund research, education, and outreach projects designed to foster science-based decisions about the use and conservation of Great Lakes resources.
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New 5-session email class on Great Lakes coastal planning and zoning
Tyler Augst, Michigan Sea Grant Michigan Sea Grant Extension free resource provides needed science information,…
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Winter bird-watching in the eastern Upper Peninsula is like an outdoor treasure hunt!
Elliot Nelson, Michigan Sea Grant Michigan Sea Grant’s Elliot Nelson offers insider tips to help…
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Internship Opportunity: Promote Resilience in Commercial Fishing Communities
Background The National Working Waterfront Network (NWWN) is a national collective of individuals, businesses, non-profit…
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Educator Workshops Aboard the Research Vessel (R/V) Lake Guardian
Call for Applications! Registration/Application Deadline: January 31, 2022 Event Dates: June and July 2022. See below for more details Event location: Marquette and Alpena, MI Intended Audience: 4th-12th grade educators, non-formal educators Ten educat …
Great Lakes Bowl – National Ocean Sciences Bowl
More details to come. Visit www.michiganseagrant.org/educational-programs/great-lakes-bowl-nosb for general information.
Snowshoe the Straits: A Life of the Straits Program, Straits State Park
Snowshoe through the Straits of Mackinac Snowshoe through the Straits of Mackinac. Join 4-H and SeaGrant as we cover snowshoe basics, go on a snowshoe hike, and learn fun winter facts. Youth ages 8-14 and their families are welcome to join. Registratio …
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Place-Based Education
Sometimes, the best way to learn Great Lakes science is by getting outdoors! Through Michigan Sea Grant’s place-based education programs, students and adults can collect and analyze real-world data, visit aquatic critters in their natural habitats, and participate in habitat restoration projects. Learn about some of the programs below.
