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.
Newsroom
Watching birds is fun, good for your health – and Michigan’s economy, too
Michigan Sea Grant’s free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to…
Read On
Michigan’s science teachers network, share resources at virtual conference
Each March, the Michigan Science Teachers Association hosts a conference for educators to network with colleagues, share…
Read On
Extension educators win partnership, distinguished staff awards
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educators Meaghan Gass and Dan O’Keefe received awards this winter that…
Read OnCalendar
Earth Week Cleanup Celebration
Join the Detroit River Coalition in celebration of Earth Day by participating in COVID-friendly cleanup events happening along the Detroit River from April 17-24. Registration details and links can be found on the PDF below. Choose your own adventure G …
2021 Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop – Open Water Fisheries Session
Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops – online this year – offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natur …
2021 Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop
Location: Zoom This event is typically held in South Haven each year, but due to coronavirus and social distancing guidelines we are hosting this year’s workshop online using a platform called Zoom.Registration for this event is free, but you must regi …
Topics
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.
