Protect waterways in 2023 with MI Paddle Stewards

Protect waterways in 2023 with MI Paddle Stewards

Michigan’s rivers and lakes are great places to play and explore with non-motorized crafts like canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddleboards. Unfortunately, they’re also home to many aquatic invasive species. And paddlers can accidentally bring invasive species from one...
Mi Fresh Fish Expo

Mi Fresh Fish Expo

Come meet your Michigan fish farmers and commercial fishers, and taste the delicious flavors they bring with Michigan Fresh Fish! Plus, see how easy it is to cook fish, enjoy some fish tales, and learn about Mi Fresh Fish!When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 10am –...
Free, self-paced modules prep teachers for Great Lakes lessons

Free, self-paced modules prep teachers for Great Lakes lessons

Teachers, are you looking for simple ways to introduce youth to Great Lakes topics and hands-on learning opportunities? Check out the free Great Lakes Literacy education exploration modules — available virtually and asynchronously — through the Center for Great Lakes...
A Great Lakes gold rush: Invasion of a costly clam

A Great Lakes gold rush: Invasion of a costly clam

The golden clam was first reported in the Great Lakes region in 2001. Rochelle Sturtevant, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension The golden clam, also known as Asian clam or Corbicula, is a small, round clam (less than 2 inches) with notable...