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Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry

Sea Grant surveys document impact of COVID-19 on Michigan’s charter fishing industry

by marsee | Dec 15, 2020 | News, Uncategorized

By Daniel O’Keefe Preliminary results show revenues were down over $6 million from 2019, but fishing was beginning to bounce back by late summer. This year has been a hard one for many small businesses, and Michigan’s charter fishing industry is no exception. In...
Report highlights successes and challenges of green infrastructure projects

Report highlights successes and challenges of green infrastructure projects

by genlang | Aug 28, 2020 | News

Stormwater runoff from rain or melting snow can negatively affect water quality in nearby streams, rivers, and lakes. Impervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, and buildings prevent runoff from penetrating into soil, leading to flooding and erosion. This runoff...
The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling

The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling

by marsee | Aug 19, 2020 | News

By Dan O’Keefe A recent Michigan Sea Grant survey found that the average captain lost 15 trips during the early part of the 2020 season, which led to an overall loss of $4.5 million in revenue from charter fees. This year has been a strange one, to be sure. Talk...
Paddlers! Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species

Paddlers! Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species

by marsee | Jul 20, 2020 | News

Learn how to identify and report invasive species through a new FREE online, self-paced course. By Mary Bohling Despite these extraordinary times, it is still possible to safely – with social distancing – enjoy paddle sports on Michigan’s many wonderful water trails...
Webinar: High Water on the Great Lakes – Options for shore protection and stabilization

Webinar: High Water on the Great Lakes – Options for shore protection and stabilization

by marsee | Jul 9, 2020 | News

Webinar: Lakes Michigan-Huron to Reach Summer Peak in July 2020 July 22, 2020 from 6-7 p.m. EST. Webinar to Discuss Options for Shore Protection and Stabilization with Expected Erosion The US Army Corps of Engineers has just released the official July 2020 water...
Two Michigan candidates selected for NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship

Two Michigan candidates selected for NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship

by genlang | May 7, 2020 | News

Michigan Sea Grant is pleased to announce that two candidates from Michigan have been awarded fellowships with the NOAA Office for Coastal Management. Managed by the NOAA Office for Coastal Management, the Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship Program offers...
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