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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More sturgeon to be released into Saginaw Bay Watershed during public events on Aug. 19
Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on…
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Angela Scapini joins Southeast Michigan Extension crew
We are pleased to introduce Angela Scapini (she/her), our newest Extension Program Worker serving Macomb,…
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MTU student Emily Shaw named 2023 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
We are pleased to announce that Emily Shaw, a PhD candidate at Michigan Technological University,…
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Birding 101 Fall 2022
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN virtual classes! Zoom webinar We will have instructional time at the start of each class followed by a Q&A session. This a great opportunity for those new to the …
Love Fishing? Become a volunteer instructor for kids!
Project F.I.S.H is looking for one or more volunteers to teach youth about fishing. Anyone with an interest in fishing is welcome to join the two-day, hands-on training course September 9 and 10, at the Lost Lake Woods Club Pavilion, in Lincoln, MI Pro …
Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup Events
Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at: Pepper Park (Ecorse) Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) Beaver Park (Wyandotte) Cleanups will take place in July 9, August 13, and September 10, from 9 am-noon. A lunch will be provided in September to celebrate the c …
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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.
