by genlang | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Invasive species made a splash in Michigan this month, with the first confirmed population of Hydrilla found in the state. This aquatic plant spreads quickly and can tolerate low light and poor water quality, giving it an advantage over native aquatic species....
by genlang | Oct 26, 2023 | News
Michigan Sea Grant’s research program manager Michael Fraker was a well-respected scientist and dedicated researcher, administrator, advisor, colleague, and friend. In the months since his passing, many current and former colleagues have shared their appreciation for...
by genlang | Oct 20, 2023 | News
Editor’s note: This article was written by 2023 MISG summer undergraduate intern Ava Tackabury About Ava My name is Ava and I was a Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Intern for the summer of 2023. I am currently in my third year at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor...
by marsee | Oct 6, 2023 | News
A new report from the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) has found that the ecosystem in Lake Huron has undergone significant changes in recent decades; in particular, the density of benthic organisms – those that live at the bottom of the lake – has...
by marsee | Oct 2, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
The Michigan Boating Pumpout Grant Program helps public and private marinas reduce pollution from boats by providing funds for new or upgraded pumpout stations and waste reception facilities. These projects allow boaters to safely dispose of recreational boater sewage...
by marsee | Sep 15, 2023 | News
The Michigan Pumpout Grant Program will begin accepting applications on September 15, 2023. The due date for applications will be October 30. Applicants can find everything they need on the website, including the application form and handbook, both available as PDFs....