• Sturgeon Release into Saginaw Bay Watershed Rivers

    More sturgeon to be released into Saginaw Bay Watershed during public events on Aug. 19 Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on Aug. 19, 2022, in the Saginaw Bay Watershed. Releases will reintroduce +100 hatchery-raised sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay Watershed (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, […]

  • Birding 101 Fall 2022

    Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN virtual classes! Zoom webinar We will have instructional time at the start of each class followed by a Q&A session. This a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! Class will be […]

  • Love Fishing? Become a volunteer instructor for kids!

    Project F.I.S.H is looking for one or more volunteers to teach youth about fishing. Anyone with an interest in fishing is welcome to join the two-day, hands-on training course September 9 and 10, at the Lost Lake Woods Club Pavilion, in Lincoln, MI Program will start Friday afternoon and pick back up on Saturday. Participants […]

  • Ecorse Creek Committee Cleanup Events

    Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at: Pepper Park (Ecorse) Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) Beaver Park (Wyandotte) Cleanups will take place in July 9, August 13, and September 10, from 9 am-noon. A lunch will be provided in September to celebrate the cleanup season! REGISTER FOR CLEANUP EVENTS: https://forms.gle/HkieyufjSk1KJ9Bo8

  • Why we Exercise, and What Happens After: Hazardous Material Transport Outreach Network

    Join the Hazardous Material Transport Outreach Network for the third installment in our 2022 summer webinar series. This webinar will demystify hazardous material spill preparedness and response exercises and networks. United States Coast Guard Emergency Manager Brian Strichert will answer the questions: - Who does what on a tribal, federal, state, and local level? - […]

  • LAKE STURGEON RELEASE EVENT: SAGINAW BAY WATERSHED

    Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a lake sturgeon release celebration on September 24, 2022, in the Saginaw Bay Watershed. Releases will reintroduce +100 hatchery-raised sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay Watershed (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). Short presentations may be made at three of the events by local […]

  • Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities

    This four-part virtual series, designed and hosted by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Network, will help teachers—and their students—communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale […]

  • Aquaculture Education: Swimming From Great Lakes To Great Seas

    A Global Scholar Presentation MSU Extension Sea Grant Educators Dr. Lauren Jescovitch and Elliot Nelson offer a free presentation on Indonesian aquaculture practices and culture they recently experienced as part of the MSU Global Scholars program. More details and registration

  • Indigenous Knowledges Symposium

    Join the KBIC Cultural Committee for the Indigenous Knowledges Symposium October 24-25, 2022 at Michigan Tech! Event registration is available here. Capacity is limited, so register soon to reserve your seat. More details: https://www.mtu.edu/greatlakes/research-highlights/university-indigenous-community-partnerships

  • Great Lakes Aquaculture Days 2022

    Oct. 26 - 27, 2022 Great Lakes Aquaculture Days is a chance for those interested in aquaculture, and its products, to learn more. This year we will be hosting an interactive fish health workshop. This two-day workshop will feature discussions, activities, and Q&A sessions to help get your fish health needs addressed. Day 1 will be […]

  • Freshwater Summit

    Friday, October 28, 2022, 9am-3pm Hagerty Center Join us for the 15th Annual Freshwater Summit. Each year the Freshwater Summit brings together agency representatives, resource professionals, lake associations, and engaged citizens to discuss topics and issues related to freshwater locally and throughout the Great Lakes. Cost is $35/person or $15/student and includes lunch. Registration AGENDA […]

  • AFDO / SEAFOOD  ALLIANCE HACCP TRAINING COURSE

    Bayfield, Wisconsin: November 1-3, 2022 LOCATION: Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, MI 49715 To register contact: Lauren N. Jescovitch Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator (570) 687-6818, [email protected] Laurie White (715) 292-8726, [email protected] GLIFWC will cover expenses for GLIFWC Tribal members and employees

  • Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities

    This four-part virtual series, designed and hosted by the Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative Network, will help teachers—and their students—communicate effectively about the climate crisis. It features specific strategies and tools to help people navigate climate conversations in classrooms and communities. It also provides support for the planning and fielding of climate actions at a scale […]