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Michigan Clean Marina Program celebrates 20 years of cleaner waterways and stronger marinas

Michigan Clean Marina Program celebrates 20 years of cleaner waterways and stronger marinas

by marsee | Oct 13, 2025 | News

By Nicki Polan, Executive Director for the Michigan Boating Industries Association In 2025, the Michigan Clean Marina Program (MCMP) proudly marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of leadership in environmental stewardship, education, and industry...
Michigan educators bring back rich memories, experiences from Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan

Michigan educators bring back rich memories, experiences from Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan

by marsee | Sep 24, 2025 | News

Both encourage others to apply for next year’s Lake Superior immersion program. By Cindy Hudson Two Michigan educators spent part of their summer on a week-long Shipboard Science Immersion program that gave them the opportunity to sail on Lake Michigan and work...
Flipping your kayak or paddleboard in open water not always a laughing matter

Flipping your kayak or paddleboard in open water not always a laughing matter

by marsee | Sep 23, 2025 | News

Knowing basic safety skills will help paddlers stay safe no matter what type of water they venture on. By Erica Clites   Paddlers learn kayak skills during an in-person safety course.   Do you know what to do if your kayak or paddleboard flips while you’re...
MISG helps lay foundation for fishery restoration at popular West Michigan park

MISG helps lay foundation for fishery restoration at popular West Michigan park

by marsee | Sep 22, 2025 | News

Michigan Sea Grant staff launched monitoring projects and coordinated public outreach to help Ottawa County Parks and Recreation better understand pre-restoration fish populations at a popular West Michigan park. A year later, the project is already a success with...
Behind the scenes at the Cut River Table-Top Exercise: Top 3 takeaways

Behind the scenes at the Cut River Table-Top Exercise: Top 3 takeaways

by marsee | Sep 17, 2025 | News

When disaster strikes, will we be ready to meet it?For folks in northern Michigan, the answer just might be “yes.”In August 2025, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in...
Interns excel in summer projects that support water quality, native fish, and more

Interns excel in summer projects that support water quality, native fish, and more

by marsee | Sep 15, 2025 | News

In summer 2025, Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) supported five undergraduate students from three Michigan colleges and universities as part of its environmental internship program. In mid-August, the interns presented a summary of their work to MISG staff and project...
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