Eastern Upper Peninsula birding update: What to see and where

Eastern Upper Peninsula birding update: What to see and where

Rough-legged Hawks and Bald Eagles abound and it’s early winter so who knows what will show up next! Elliot Nelson Eagles are again in abundance in the eastern Upper Peninsula this winter. Upwards of 30 birds are being reported regularly at the Dafter Landfill at one...
Don’t miss northern MI film festival!

Don’t miss northern MI film festival!

The Thunder Bay International Film Festival (TBIFF) is a perfect opportunity for film buffs, Great Lakes lovers, and northern Michigan enthusiasts to enjoy stellar Great Lakes and ocean films from around the world. On January 22-26, 2025, the 13th annual TBIFF will...
Honoring Chris Vandergoot and Randy Terrian

Honoring Chris Vandergoot and Randy Terrian

As we mark the end of 2024, Michigan Sea Grant honors the memory of two major partners in the Great Lakes fisheries community who passed away this year. Chris Vandergoot Dr. Christopher Vandergoot was a well-respected Great Lakes research scientist who approached...
Contribute to IAGLR participatory science session

Contribute to IAGLR participatory science session

With communities increasingly at the front lines of water challenges and institutional capacity stretched thin, the importance of volunteer-powered data collection, often referred to as “Citizen,” “Community,” or “Participatory” science, continues to grow....
Students: Apply for 2025 funding opportunities

Students: Apply for 2025 funding opportunities

Michigan Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are accepting applications for several major student funding opportunities. Applications for each of the following programs can be submitted to Michigan Sea Grant; see individual program...