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Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Please join the Great Lakes Creative Hub and Michigan State University Sea Grant Program in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement through an informational webinar. Discussions will be based on the history of the Agreement and ways the creative arts can foster greater binational connections across the Great Lakes Basin. […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

This will be the first of a planned series of annual interactive stewardship events tailored around the encouragement of native fauna conservation within the Ann Arbor, Southwest Detroit, and Ypsilanti area. The School of Green Event will take place Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Burns Park. The day will […]

GreenFest: Embrace Your Green Journey Aug. 6-7 | Noon – 5 p.m. Full details here Free with Zoo admission | Free for members GreenFest 2022, presented by DTE, will open new doors to environmental stewardship for attendees of all ages. The 2022 theme “Embrace Your Green Journey!” is both a challenge and invitation. No matter […]

Michigan Sea Grant's internship program sponsors undergraduate students to work on specific research questions or projects with Michigan colleges, universities, and community based environmental organizations. Our summer interns have been working around the state on fascinating projects related to Great Lakes stewardship. Join us on August 8 for presentations, posters, and refreshments. Meet the interns, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? - […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

The MSU Extension Tourism Team is excited to offer the upcoming free online seminar series: “Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change.” This series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, and will suggest some steps your community can take to address these issues in your […]

The MSU Extension Tourism Team is excited to offer the upcoming free online seminar series: “Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change.” This series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, and will suggest some steps your community can take to address these issues in your […]

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 […]

The MSU Extension Tourism Team is excited to offer the upcoming free online seminar series: “Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change.” This series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, and will suggest some steps your community can take to address these issues in your […]

Brimley, Michigan: December 13-15, 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

The MSU Extension Tourism Team is excited to offer the upcoming free online seminar series: “Critical Conversations in Michigan Tourism: Sustainability and Climate Change.” This series will focus on how issues related to changing climate and sustainability practices impact tourism in Michigan, and will suggest some steps your community can take to address these issues in your […]

Do you work with 8-12th grade students? Are you looking for a fun and exciting STEM learning opportunity? Do you want to engage ALL of your students in real world science? Then look no further then the aquaculture challenge! This fun event challenges teams to design and build a mini aquaponics system, monitor it over […]

Get $500 for attending a 1.5 day Aquaculture Teacher Workshop! Michigan Sea Grant and LSSU, with support from the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, is hosting a two day teacher workshop. $500 stipends are available to help with travel/cost of attendance and/or for teachers to use in their classroom. What: Aquaponics Teacher Workshop Where: Lake […]

The 2023 Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop will include presentations from scientists, educators, and fishery managers with Michigan DNR, NOAA/GLERL, USGS, US Fish & Wildlife Service, MSU and Michigan Sea Grant. Topics will include mass marking results, alewife survey methods, and water level expectations in addition to updates on stocking levels and other fishery management issues. […]

NEMIGLSI Network Partners, Your school, your community organization and YOU are cordially invited to join and participate in our (your!) annual place based education-focused Northeast Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (NEMIGLSI) Regional Networking Meeting on Tuesday, February 21 hosted in Alpena, Michigan. Please RSVP and register online by Thursday, February 16th. In great tradition, we […]

The Great Lakes: Managing Fisheries and Exploring Islands Tuesday, March 7, 2023 9:30 AM - 3:45 PM EST A Virtual Conference on Zoom Registration is open for the 33rd annual Great Lakes conference at Michigan State University. The conference will feature two themes with three presentations per theme as well as a panel discussion with Q/A from participants. […]

March 7 - March 28, 2023 Tuesdays, 7–8:15 p.m. ET, FREE Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in four fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. Schedule: March 7 - Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds March 14 - Backyard Birding: Backyard […]

Conservation Conversations Josh Cohen, Senior Conservation Scientist - Lead Ecologist, Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) Presented by the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens Auditorium, 1800 N Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105  5:30 p.m.: check-in, refreshments, and educational table displays 6 - 7:15 p.m.: presentation 7:15 p.m.: Q/A & discussion […]

March 7 - March 28, 2023 Tuesdays, 7–8:15 p.m. ET, FREE Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in four fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. Schedule: March 7 - Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds March 14 - Backyard Birding: Backyard […]

Conservation Conversation Dr. Jo Latimore Presented by the Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) Boardman River Nature Center Community Room, Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685 5:30 p.m.: check-in, refreshments, and educational table displays 6 - 7:15 p.m.: presentation 7:15 p.m.: Q/A & discussion with Dr. Jo Latimore; educational table displays; refreshments Registration […]

March 7 - March 28, 2023 Tuesdays, 7–8:15 p.m. ET, FREE Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in four fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. Schedule: March 7 - Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds March 14 - Backyard Birding: Backyard […]

March 7 - March 28, 2023 Tuesdays, 7–8:15 p.m. ET, FREE Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in four fun online classes! Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. Schedule: March 7 - Birding 101: Equipment and how to ID Birds March 14 - Backyard Birding: Backyard […]

April 6th Talk & Description: Native mussels, or unionids, were thought to be extirpated from the Detroit and St. Clair rivers following the invasion of Zebra and Quagga mussels (dreissenids). However, these rivers were recently surveyed for unionid and dreissenid mussels and live unionids were found, though they were sparsely distributed. Data collected from both […]

Lake Huron: Open Water April 11, 2023 Details and Registration Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Lake Huron: Saginaw Bay April 13, 2023 Details and Registration Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, […]

Southern Lake Michigan April 20, 2023 Details and Registration Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and […]

Lake Huron: Les Cheneaux and St Marys River May 4, 2023 Details and Registration Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US […]

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 […]

All are invited to the Mi Fresh Fish Expo, taking place at 10am – 3pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, on the Michigan State Capitol lawn in Lansing (100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933). The event will celebrate Michigan’s commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers and the local fish they harvest and raise. Event attendees […]

Invasive species identification and mapping education will take place at the August and September events. Join the Ecorse Creek Committee at Pepper Park (Ecorse), Council Point Park (Lincoln Park) or Beaver Park (Wyandotte) . Cleanups will take place on the creek in July 8, August 12 & September 9, from 9 am–noon. Supplies will be […]

Registration will open in March!  The 2023 camper fee is $500.00. The fee includes 6 nights in a cabin setting, all meals and snacks and a full day of experiential learning with Michigan State University Extension staff. Water activities, camp crafts, night hikes and charter fishing are included, plus a t-shirt! Check out the camp […]

Michigan Sea Grant is excited to announce that Summer Discovery Cruises will be returning this summer, August 4-9, 2023! Summer Discovery Cruises are an educational on-boat experience that connects participants to the Great Lakes and professionals that work to conserve them. This program previously ran for more than 25 years before coming to a halt […]

Spend a morning tidying up Ecorse Creek in Southeast Michigan. Join on at 9-noon on Saturday, August 12, or Saturday, September 9 (or both!) to help from shore or on the water. The event will take place from 9am-noon at three different sites: Ecorse (Pepper Park) Lincoln Park (Council Point Park) Wyandotte (Beaver Park) All […]

Mark your calendars for the Mi Fresh Fish Celebration Webinar on Monday, August 28 at 12pm ET. Join us as we celebrate Michigan aquaculture and commercial fishing, and discuss takeaways from our year-long consumer education campaign! Registration is free, but required to receive meeting information. Want to learn more about the campaign before the webinar? […]

Spend a morning tidying up Ecorse Creek in Southeast Michigan. Join on at 9-noon on Saturday, August 12, or Saturday, September 9 (or both!) to help from shore or on the water. The event will take place from 9am-noon at three different sites: Ecorse (Pepper Park) Lincoln Park (Council Point Park) Wyandotte (Beaver Park) All […]

Local, state, and federal partners invite the public to a second lake sturgeon release celebration on September 23, 2023, in the Saginaw Bay river system. Releases will reintroduce more than 100 hatchery-raised sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay river system (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). Short presentations may be made at three […]

Water@Michigan Collaborative, hosts in-person networking workshops with community partners. Quarterly Workshops are an opportunity for university faculty to meet and listen to community partners. The goal of these workshops is to foster mutually beneficial relationships between community partners and interested university researchers by: Gathering knowledgeable people with common priorities; Curating connections to university resources; Offering connections […]

Commercial fishing operators and fish processors must follow strict guidelines to meet tribal, state, and federal requirements for health and food safety. The Seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification course is a federal regulation for ensuring that businesses handling seafood products stay up-to-date on requirements and best practices. This allows commercial fishers […]

Michigan received some unusal avian visitors in 2023! Join Elliot Nelson and hosts from Kellogg Biological Station and Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for a virtual talk at 10-11am on December 13 about rare birds spotted around the state this year. The event is free, and registration is required.  

Nutrient runoff, including from fish farms, contributes to the growth of harmful algal blooms. While aquaculture is an economic opportunity for Great Lakes states, nutrient pollution from fish waste could exacerbate this issue. Researchers Dr. Silvia Newell and Dr. Kevin Neves developed and analyzed a recirculating aquaculture system for perch production that uses nitrogen waste […]

Join the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) for an upcoming Great Lakes Seminar Series presentation, featuring MISG Director Silvia Newell! Date: Thursday, January 17 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST Location: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab, 4840 South State Road, Ann Arbor OR Virtual Presenter: Silvia Newell, Director, Michigan Sea Grant […]

Register Now for Workshop on Sustainable Small Harbors Registration is now open for Planning for Sustainable Small Harbors: Project Overview & Useful Tools. Hosted by Donald Carpenter and Kate Bailey, of Drummond Carpenter PLLC, this webinar will feature the work of the Sustainable Small Harbors project, designed to help coastal community leaders assess and strengthen […]

Great Lakes researchers generate a wealth of data to help understand and solve thorny regional challenges. Several tools exist to help researchers share their data to improve regional collaboration and knowledge. Learn about GLOS, GLAMOR, and other powerful databases and tools in an upcoming webinar, hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners. Attendees will also […]

Celebrating Science and Water Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET Please join us for the 34th annual Great Lakes Day conference: Celebrating Science and Water. This conference will feature presentations on emerging issues such as PFAS and Coastal Resiliency in the Great Lakes; and share research about the fascinating species […]

Communicating about invasive species can get complicated! On February 27-28, in partnership with NAISMA for National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Sea Grant is proud to present The Invasive Species Language Workshop, bringing together invasive species researchers and science communication professionals to share best practices for communicating about biological invasions to scientists, stakeholders, and the public. Invasive Species […]

Get the scoop on harmful algal blooms (HABs) in an upcoming “HABs 101” webinar, hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state. Tune in on March 6, 2024, at 6-7:30 pm ET, to bust some myths, get tips for keeping your family and pets safe, and learn how you can take action to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Join us on April 5 at the Michigan League for the 2024 Water@Michigan Symposium, which will center around water justice, access, and affordability across U-M and Michigan. From ensuring safe drinking water to tackling emerging contaminants and securing equitable access for under-resourced communities, the challenges are significant and the need for change—and action-based research—is urgent. […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Join the Ecorse Creek Clean-up Committee on Earth Day to kick off the clean-up season! What: EARTH DAY CLEANUP When: April 27, 2024 at 9AM - 12 PM Where: John D. Dingell Park All supplies will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/eqGFXUarrXxs8v4z7  

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. Michigan Sea Grant and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division, USGS Great Lakes Science Center, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to […]

Learn about the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Network and discover how our valuable Great Lakes fisheries (past, present, and future) can benefit local museum programs, enhance coastal tourism development opportunities, and support community development efforts. Please register by May 17. Registration is $60. Agenda Wednesday, May 22: Registration opens at 10 a.m., networking coffee, picnic […]

The Physiology Section of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Abstracts and Registration for the 15th International Congress on the Biology of Fish (ICBF) which will be held June 23-27, 2024, on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Organized by The Physiology […]

The 2024 MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events are now open for registration. Please attend a train-the-trainer session if you are interested in training others in these topics and/or hosting a future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. June 24: Jackson event […]

Summer Discovery Cruises are back! Cruises will run from Lake St. Clair Metropark July 9-28, 2024 featuring themes like birds, fisheries, lighthouses, and more. Click here for dates and tickets! Head out onto the waters of Lake St. Clair for a relaxed two-hour trip facilitated by an interpreter or guest speaker. Our vessel holds a […]

Learn about and eat Mi Fresh Fish! The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more for the whole family. Join us outside the library at Huron Street Waterfront Park for this community celebration. Want to explore Mi Fresh Fish from the water? Check […]

Help clean up the Ecorse Creek! Volunteers are needed for Saturday, July 13 at VFW Park in Lincoln Park. This cleanup will focus on the creek and its shoreline. All cleanup supplies are included. All participants are entered into a raffle which will be drawn at September's cleanup event. Registration is encouraged but not required. To […]

The 2024 MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events are now open for registration. Please attend a train-the-trainer session if you are interested in training others in these topics and/or hosting a future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. June 24: Jackson event […]

Monday, July 22, 2024 Sault Ste Marie, MI 9 a.m. - Noon - 4-H and Community Families Program  This program is open to all community and 4-H families. First learn about local seafood and boat safety, then board the Inland Seas tall ship vessel for a 2-hour sail. During the sail we will rotate through […]

Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a webinar all about algae, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs. In March, our "HABs 101" webinar dove deep into harmful algal blooms. Now, we're zooming out to learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo, cladophora, and other types […]

The 2024 MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events are now open for registration. Please attend a train-the-trainer session if you are interested in training others in these topics and/or hosting a future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. June 24: Jackson event […]

The 2024 MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events are now open for registration. Please attend a train-the-trainer session if you are interested in training others in these topics and/or hosting a future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. June 24: Jackson event […]

Michigan Sea Grant's internship program sponsors undergraduate students to work on specific research questions or projects with Michigan colleges, universities, state agencies, and community-based environmental organizations. The summer interns have been working around the state on fascinating projects related to Great Lakes stewardship. At the upcoming symposium, they'll share presentations about their projects, including research takeaways […]

MI Paddle Stewards Training 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET Kayak Skills Safety Training  1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET Bay City State Park 3582 State Park Dr., Bay City, MI 48706 The MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer half-day course is for people who anticipate training others how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and/or how […]

September 3, 4, & 10, 2024 As concerns surrounding the health of Lake Erie continue, stakeholders from diverse sectors are invited to a public meeting aimed at addressing the intricate relationship between the lake's well-being and land-use, including agricultural practices. Scheduled for 3 dates in September, these gatherings promise to foster dialogue, collaboration, and problem […]

September 3, 4, & 10, 2024 As concerns surrounding the health of Lake Erie continue, stakeholders from diverse sectors are invited to a public meeting aimed at addressing the intricate relationship between the lake's well-being and land-use, including agricultural practices. Scheduled for 3 dates in September, these gatherings promise to foster dialogue, collaboration, and problem […]

September 3, 4, & 10, 2024 As concerns surrounding the health of Lake Erie continue, stakeholders from diverse sectors are invited to a public meeting aimed at addressing the intricate relationship between the lake's well-being and land-use, including agricultural practices. Scheduled for 3 dates in September, these gatherings promise to foster dialogue, collaboration, and problem […]

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! Link will be sent after completion of registration. Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN classes. These classes are geared toward beginning birders. We will have instructional time at the start of […]

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! Link will be sent after completion of registration. Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN classes. These classes are geared toward beginning birders. We will have instructional time at the start of […]

Cleanup supplies will be provided! Some canoes, or kayaks, will be available on a first come, first serve basis. If you have your own boat, we encourage you to bring it! These cleanup events will take place on and around the Ecorse Creek. September’s Cleanup will happen at 1140 Montie Road, Lincoln Park, MI followed […]

On Saturday, September 21, there will be public release events, where attendees have the opportunity to release this pre-historic fish into the Saginaw Bay Watershed. +100 hatchery-raised Lake Sturgeon will be released into each tributary of the Saginaw Bay Watershed (Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). We hope you can join! The Lake Sturgeon released in […]

The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]

The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]

Ottawa Sands County Park's grand reopening celebration is scheduled for October 17, 2024, at 4-6:30pm and will be free and open to the public. The park is located at 18280 North Shore Drive, Ferrysburg, MI. Ottawa County is a beloved recreation hub along Lake Michigan. In recent years, a 345-acre former sand mine was converted […]

Cross-Border Trail Tourism Engaging Keynote Speakers, Outdoor Experiences, Lively Panel Discussions & More The State of the Strait is a binational (Canada-United States) collaboration that hosts a meeting every two years to bring together government managers, researchers, students, environmental and conservation organizations, and concerned citizens. Participants work to understand historical ecosystem conditions and assess current […]

The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]

Thursdays, November 7 - December 19, 2024 6-9 p.m. ET Register by October 25 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 […]

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 – […]

Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 6 - 8 p.m. ET Saganing Tribal Center 5447 Sturman Rd Standish, MI 48658 or Zoom 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 a Saginaw Bay Fisheries Workshop. Participants can […]

Tuesday, April 29, 2024, 6 - 8 p.m. ET Clark Township Community Center 133 M-134, Cedarville, MI 49719 or Zoom 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 a Les Cheneaux /St. Marys/Lake Huron […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants get tips for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. After taking the MI […]

Teachers: Are you interested in the exciting use of fish, plants, water chemistry and more in your classroom? Then consider attending an upcoming Aquaculture Teacher workshop at Purdue University! This two day course is FREE and includes a $250 stipend, as well as a take home mini-aquaponics kit and a virtual folder of curriculum and […]

Join a Summer Discovery Cruise to set sail on Lake St. Clair and learn about the world around you! Perfect for all ages, these shipboard events feature local experts speaking about themes like birds, lighthouses, harmful algal blooms, secret histories, and more. This popular program is hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. The 2025 cruise season […]

Sail at 8:30am-1pm - Come aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner! Sail Lake Superior and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Registration is $20 per person. The boat will launch from 58 Huron Street in Houghton. Remember your water bottle, hat, and sunscreen to make sure everyone has a […]

Learn about and eat Mi Fresh Fish! The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more for the whole family. Join us outside the library at Huron Street Waterfront Park for this community celebration. Friday, July 18, 2025 4pm-7pm 58 Huron Street, Houghton Want […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants get tips for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. After taking the MI […]

The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training followed by optional in-person workshops. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants get tips for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. After taking the MI […]

As part of theGreat Lakes Clean Marinas Network 2025 Webinar Series, Stormwater Specialist, Megan Bolyard, will share the prospective of a trained eye and will delve into ways to manage stormwater at a marina in our summer webinar: “Through the Eyes of a Stormwater Specialist: Managing Stormwater at a Marina”. Register by clicking this link: go.osu.edu/2025stormwaterwebinar

Join Michigan Sea Grant and state partners for this free webinar on August 6, 2025, at 6-7:30pm. Hear firsthand from Michiganders who are tackling harmful algal blooms (HABs) in their inland lakes. See how they’re bringing neighborhoods and communities together to identify challenges and explore solutions. Michigan Sea Grant Director Silvia Newell will also share […]

Kayak Skills Safety Training Lake St. Clair Metropark 2 sessions offered (choose one - maximum of 10 for each session) Aug. 21, 2025 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET OR 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET Learn about Kayak Safety -- how to avoid potential dangers, practice self-rescue skills and develop the skills you need to […]

On August 22, 2025, community members and conservation partners are invited to help release young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. Attendees at these free riverside release events will reintroduce more than 100 native sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw River system (e.g., Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). The juvenile sturgeon being […]

Presentations Include: HABs Identification for Safe Recreation Rainfall Simulator Demonstration EGLE’s Septic Replacement Loan Program MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program Smart Lake Erie Watershed Initiative Lake Erie Volunteer Science Network Volunteer Science Data Collection Demo Date: September 8th 2025 Time: 2-5 pm Location: Little Long Lake, 320 Ln 130 Long Lake, Fremont, IN 46737 Upon […]

Fall Refresher: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Backyard Fall Bird ID and Habitat Tips: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN classes. These […]

Fall Refresher: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Backyard Fall Bird ID and Habitat Tips: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, 7-8:15 p.m. ET Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Join Michigan Sea Grant as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding in 2 FREE and FUN classes. These […]

On September 20, 2025, community members and conservation partners are invited to help release young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. Attendees at these free riverside release events will reintroduce more than 100 native sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw River system (e.g., Cass, Flint, Shiawassee, and Tittabawassee rivers). Public release celebrations on […]

The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]

The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]