by genlang | Apr 12, 2021 | News
The open waters of the Great Lakes and more than 11,000 inland lakes draw boaters from all over Michigan who want to enjoy these beautiful waters. Unfortunately, many services provided at marinas — such as boat maintenance, chemical and fuel storage, and bottom...
by genlang | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Each March, the Michigan Science Teachers Association hosts a conference for educators to network with colleagues, share resources, and learn new ways to engage their students. Michigan Sea Grant is proud to help sponsor this annual event, where we usually enjoy...
by genlang | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educators Meaghan Gass and Dan O’Keefe received awards this winter that celebrate their career achievements and the power of partnership. Meaghan Gass, based in the Saginaw Bay region, received the Michigan Department of Natural Resources...
by genlang | Mar 31, 2021 | News
Funded as a graduate fellow through Michigan Sea Grant, Jennifer Fuller worked with the Audubon Society to understand the effects of climate change and invasive species on the rapidly declining black tern. Jennifer collaborated closely with Detroit Audubon and Audubon...
by genlang | Feb 19, 2021 | News
Bay City, MI – Freedom Seekers were environmentalists who learned to navigate the land as they escaped slavery. Songs like “Wade in the Water” and “Follow the Drinking Gourd” remind us that history has always been connected to the land we occupy. The lessons...
by genlang | Aug 28, 2020 | News
Stormwater runoff from rain or melting snow can negatively affect water quality in nearby streams, rivers, and lakes. Impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, and buildings prevent runoff from penetrating into soil, leading to flooding and erosion. This runoff...
