by marsee | Apr 22, 2021 | News
By El Lower and Rochelle Sturtevant By analyzing data researchers can close that knowledge gap by identifying patterns and trends across entire classes and families of organisms: valuable information in a constantly-changing ecosystem like the Great Lakes. A new...
by marsee | Apr 21, 2021 | News
Imagery, workshops, and surveys aim to help communities understand coastal hazards and erosion. By Martha Gerig Michigan Sea Grant’s Extension educator Martha Gerig lands a drone along the Manistique, Mich., coastline. Gerig serves as a citizen scientist for the...
by marsee | Apr 20, 2021 | News
Despite some successes, new species are still being introduced to the Great Lakes. By El Lower and Rochelle Sturtevant The 2019 State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) Technical Report has just been released, documenting an overview of the status and trends in various...
by marsee | Apr 20, 2021 | News
Mixed-bag catches are common in nearshore waters, but you might need to look closely to correctly identify your catch. By Daniel O’Keefe April offers some fantastic fishing for salmon and trout. Pier, small boat, and surf fishing can be especially...
by marsee | Apr 6, 2021 | News
The first Steelhead Fishery Workshop addressed questions related to steelhead harvest, bag limits, stocking strategies, and diet. By Dan O’Keefe Catch rates for steelhead in Lake Michigan (in yellow) and Lake Huron (in white) have been trending downward over the...
by marsee | Apr 6, 2021 | News
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning. By Tyler Augst As communities continue to face growing impacts from climate change, scenario planning may be a...
