Michigan Sea Grant seeks Program Coordinator

Michigan Sea Grant is seeking a motivated, organized, and outgoing individual with an understanding of Great Lakes and coastal issues to serve as a Program Coordinator. This position reports to the Michigan Sea Grant Program Manager/Fiscal Officer. The right candidate...
Northeast Michigan group wins place-based education award

Northeast Michigan group wins place-based education award

The Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI), which serves students and teachers in eight northern Lake Huron counties, is one of the five winners in the second annual Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Innovative Education Award program. The...
State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. By Mark Breederland The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of the Great Lakes has just released Part 2 of its Water Strategy, which was developed after an extensive public engagement...
Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure

Great Lakes offering warmer water for summer pleasure

Summer 2016 has significantly warmer lake temperatures than 2015. By Mark Breederland Have you had a chance to visit beaches on the Great Lakes this summer? If not, you might want to schedule a trip as the waters are significantly warmer in 2016 than in 2015. The NOAA...