Join the crew of the E/V Clinton on a late evening cruise and learn about navigating under the stars using charts, lights, and the heavens themselves. The cruise will take us through the history of navigation, from the discovery of latitude and longitude to today’s Loran and GPS systems. As darkness descends, we will set sail for […]
Note: This is a 3-hour cruise. Join a representative from the Save Our South Channel Lights organization to learn the history of the two lighthouses built on Lake St. Clair in 1855 to guide vessels through the treacherous St. Clair Flats. Learn about navigating the Great Lakes then and now and discover what is being done […]
Note: This is a 4-hour cruise. The St. Clair River Delta is one of the largest freshwater deltas in the world, and its many islands, bays, and channels create a truly unique feature of the Great Lakes basin. Join us as we travel up into the Middle Channel of the delta past Harsens and Dickinson Islands, […]
This is not a fishing cruise, but it definitely is a “fishy” cruise! Learn firsthand about the fish that are found in Lake St. Clair, many of which are available for hands-on examination during the cruise. We will be joined by a Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist and perhaps rendezvous with their research vessel while out […]
Take an educational cruise on Lake St. Clair to discover the rich variety of aquatic life that makes Lake St. Clair so special. Plants, animals, and habitats — including one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas — will be explored.
Join Dr. Dan O’Keefe for a look at the environmental impacts of dredging the Grand River. The Grand River Waterway Project seeks to link the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids to Lake Michigan in an effort to stimulate economic vitality. Is the proposed plan worth the environmental risks and hidden costs? This presentation will […]
Come learn how to fish while also protecting our Great Lakes! Open to youth ages 8-12 from Arenac, Bay and Saginaw counties. Registration opens on June 10 at 6pm. All campers receive rod with reel, fully stocked tackle box, and a camp T-shirt. Camp Sessions: Casting Tackle crafting Fish anatomy Aquatic ecology Angler ethics Stewardship […]
A Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Course that is being coordinated by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held July 23-25, 2019 at Mole Lake Casino Lodge in Crandon, Wisconsin. All fish processors are required to take this training if they are not currently […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
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. They've been using drones to monitor coastal erosion, planting rain gardens in urban watersheds, […]
Join Dr. Dan O’Keefe to explore the history of fishing on Lake Michigan and learn how the productivity of the lake has changed in recent years. Dr. O’Keefe is co-author of the newly published fourth edition of The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery. This presentation is open to the […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
Young teens have fun and amazing outdoor hands-on learning experiences as they go charter fishing, snorkeling, sailing, hike through forests, wade through wetlands, explore dunes and more! This really fun MSU pre-college program could be the highlight of your summer - it could even change your life! Learning sessions and recreation are designed to: Increase teens’ appreciation […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
High water levels can affect many kinds of shoreline infrastructure What's in store for Fall 2019? Presented by: Michigan Sea Grant Extension Hosted by: Justin Westmiller, Director of St. Clair County Homeland Security/Emergency Management St. Clair County Administration Building Don Dodge Auditorium 200 Grand River Avenue Port Huron, MI 48060 AGENDA Welcome / Opening comments […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]
Our Great Lakes Sea Grant gathering in Sault Ste. Marie will be an awesome time of networking, learning, and adventure in the beautiful eastern Upper Peninsula! We’ll be gathering at the historic Ramada Ojibway hotel, which puts us in the heart of the downtown area — just a short walk away from the famous Soo […]
Join local, state, and federal partners for the reintroduction of juvenile sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed. Come join the fun at these locations: 10 am on the Tittabawassee River, Caldwell Municipal Boat Launch, Midland, MI 11 am on the Shiawassee River, Cole Park, Chesaning, MI Noon on the Cass River at the Gunzenhausen Walkway, […]
For more details contact: Dr. Randy C. Stevenson [email protected] Flyer (PDF)
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, […]