The Freshwater Summit is an annual conference aimed at discussing the latest research, projects, and initiatives that impact the Great Lakes and Grand Traverse Bay regions. The Summit engages environmental professionals, citizens, and businesses in topics of interest that help further understanding of and appreciation for our invaluable freshwater resources. REGISTER 8:30-9:00am: Registration 9:00-9:10am: Welcome & […]
Thursdays, November 7 - December 19, 2024 6-9 p.m. ET About Citizen Planner The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Citizen Planner Program offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials, zoning administrators and interested residents throughout Michigan. Citizen Planner is a time-tested educational program proven to be comprehensive without being overwhelming. The program is […]
Join us for the HACCP 3-day in-person course. The Basic HACCP course teaches the principles of HACCP and empowers processors to develop HACCP plans specific for each seafood product they handle or produce. Registration MI Sea Grant, MSU Extension, and GLIFWC will be offering Seafood HACCP Training this December 10-12, 2024, in Brimley, Michigan! What is Seafood […]
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher. The four-part winter series will be presented at 7-8pm on February 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2025; recordings will be sent out to all […]
Mark your calendars and join us on Zoom for Will the beaches come back? Coastal change and recovery along Michigan’s shores following high lake level. Our presenter, Ethan Theuerkauf, PhD, Coastal Geomorphologist and Assistant Professor in MSU’s Department of Geography, Environment and Spatial Sciences will share his research findings related to coastal change from fluctuations […]
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher. The four-part winter series will be presented at 7-8pm on February 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2025; recordings will be sent out to all […]
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher. The four-part winter series will be presented at 7-8pm on February 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2025; recordings will be sent out to all […]
Join Michigan Sea Grant as we dive into the wonderful hobby of birding! Birding 101 is a fun, FREE virtual class that's perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a refresher. The four-part winter series will be presented at 7-8pm on February 18, 20, 25, and 27, 2025; recordings will be sent out to all […]
Event page You are invited to the 35th annual Great Lakes Day conference: A Celebration of Progress and Promise! This in-person conference will feature presentations on key Great Lakes issues. We have an exciting lineup of speakers, including: Mike Siefkes (Great Lakes Fishery Commission Director of Sea Lamprey control) Kris Dey, fisheries (Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians […]
GLANSIS 2025 Grand Review Date: March 6, 2025 Zoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93780907672?pwd=S1DtJ9kW7IAzySwdS8bYo3qaCgBddi.1 Meeting ID: 937 8090 7672 Passcode: 593897 Find your local number: https://umich.zoom.us/u/avB65alsd ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Who: Anyone with knowledge relating to the distribution, ecology and/or management of the species listed for the current review cycle (see agenda below). What: The GLANSIS database provides information on exclusively aquatic nonindigenous species in the entire Laurentian Great […]
Webinar: April 2, 2025, 6-8pm ET Get top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters! Join a free “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” webinar for insights into what to do when your pond or lake turns green (hint: it’s not always a problem!). Get concrete tips for reducing the risk and […]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m. ET (Zoom only) NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center 500 W Fletcher Street Alpena, MI 49707 Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, and local fishery organizations is holding the Lake […]
April 9, 2025, 6-8 p.m. ET (In person or Zoom) Detroit International Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center 5437 W Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI 48183 Sea Grant hosts fishery workshops to provide recreational anglers, commercial fishers, charter operators, agency staff, and researchers with a forum to share and discuss Great Lakes fishery management. While each workshop is […]
April 17, 2025 American Legion, 129 Michigan Ave, South Haven, MI 49094 Agenda 7:00 Chapter Business 7:10 Welcome and Sea Grant Update: Dan O'Keefe – Southwest District Extension Educator, Michigan Sea Grant 7:20 Huron-Michigan Diet Study: Brian Roth – Professor, Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University 8:00 Coded Wire Tag Returns: Michael Guthard – […]