WHAT IS WATER SCHOOL? Michigan Water School is a program to help elected and appointed officials increase their knowledge about water management and gain access to tools and resources to help impact their local economy. Water School topics include: Factors that impact Michigan water The Blue Economy Fiscal benefits of water management Incorporating water into […]
Are you interested in a career in Great Lakes and marine policy? Join us to learn about Sea Grant's Knauss Fellowship program and the careers of former fellows. The Knauss fellowship is a paid, one-year opportunity for graduate students to work in the United States government on Great Lakes and marine policy. This webinar will […]
WHAT IS WATER SCHOOL? Michigan Water School is a program to help elected and appointed officials increase their knowledge about water management and gain access to tools and resources to help impact their local economy. Water School topics include: Factors that impact Michigan water The Blue Economy Fiscal benefits of water management Incorporating water into […]
Saturday, January 23, 2021 10am–5pm EST Join us virtually to learn about topics relevant for the commercial fishing industry that includes research, regulations, and fish tales. Feel free to join when a topic sounds interesting! You may join or leave whenever your time permits. Conference link will be live 10 minutes prior to welcome. Free […]
What is it? The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a national academic competition where teams of high school students compete for the regional and national title. The matches feature quiz-bowl style rounds and challenge questions that test a team’s ocean and Great Lakes knowledge. The questions focus on math and science related to ocean and Great […]
A family friendly event to explore the rich history of Belle Isle and what the island has to offer. About this Event Friends of the Detroit River in partnership with Michigan Sea Grant presents Virtual Shiver on the River. A family friendly event with a focus on the rich history of Belle Isle and what […]
February 18th – March 11th Thursdays, from 7pm - 8pm Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Birding101 Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding over 4 one hour classes. This series will cover exciting topics like where to find rare winter birds, how to choose […]
February 25th, 2021 from 6-8:30 p.m. EST Location: Zoom The steelhead is one of Michigan’s premier gamefish, providing fishing opportunities for river, pier, surf, and boat anglers in a wide variety of waters around the state. Sea Grant is hosting this fishery workshop to provide a variety of perspectives on steelhead biology in both Great […]
February 18th – March 11th Thursdays, from 7pm - 8pm Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Birding101 Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding over 4 one hour classes. This series will cover exciting topics like where to find rare winter birds, how to choose […]
Ice, Evaporation, and Water Level Impacts FREE Webinar: March 3, 2021, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST. Learn more about Great Lakes ice, evaporation and water levels impacts with speakers Dr. John Lenters (Michigan Technological University), Jack Cox P.E. and Greg Weykamp (Edgewater Resources). Sponsored by Michigan Sea Grant. For more information contact Extension Educator […]
February 18th – March 11th Thursdays, from 7pm - 8pm Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Birding101 Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding over 4 one hour classes. This series will cover exciting topics like where to find rare winter birds, how to choose […]
9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. March 9 | Online Registration is now open for the 2021 Great Lakes conference! This year, this annual event will be held on Zoom and is free to attend, but registration is required. Three theme areas will be highlighted with three speakers per theme: Food Webs, Invasive Species, and Recovery of […]
February 18th – March 11th Thursdays, from 7pm - 8pm Location: Anywhere with internet via Zoom Webinar! (link sent after completion of registration) Registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Birding101 Join us as we explore the wonderful hobby of birding over 4 one hour classes. This series will cover exciting topics like where to find rare winter birds, how to choose […]
This panel explores Great Lakes outreach programs dedicated to both formal and informal education initiatives and how to connect research to schools and the broader public. Erin Johnston Erin is the wildlife biologist for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) Natural Resources Department. As the wildlife program lead, Erin oversees a number of projects and […]
Don't miss this upcoming virtual conversation between MISG Extension Educator Elliot Nelson and physician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a champion for science and community health in the Flint water crisis. Coming up on March 16 at 6:30-7:30 pm, the conversation will feature Dr. Mona's book What the Eyes Don't See, about the saga of health and […]
This panel highlights Michigan Sea Grant’s work for development and implementation of educational programs as well as communicating evidence-based science to interested citizens. Speakers Mary Bohling Mary is a Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator who works with coastal communities and businesses in the Detroit area, applying science-based knowledge to address Great Lakes issues. Her areas […]
Thursday, April 8, 2021, 6 - 8 p.m. EST Location: Zoom This workshop - ONLINE this year - will offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Superior fishery. Michigan Sea Grant will host partners from the Michigan DNR Fisheries Division, the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission, the U.S. […]
Join us for the fourth in a five-part series of webinars about eduation and outreach learning, hosted by Michigan Tech University and Michigan Sea Grant. This panel highlights the importance of integrating community values and beliefs while developing education and outreach programs and partnerships. This panel will highlight local western UP community partners and their […]
Location: Zoom This workshop - ONLINE this year - will offer current research and information related to the status of the Southeast Michigan Fisheries. Registration for this event is free, but you must register by April 14. A link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to all registrants on the morning of April 14 […]
Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops - online this year - offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron 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 […]
Location: Zoom This event is typically held in South Haven each year, but due to coronavirus and social distancing guidelines we are hosting this year's workshop online using a platform called Zoom.Registration for this event is free, but you must register by April 21.A link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to all registrants […]
Join us for the fifth in a five-part series of webinars about eduation and outreach learning, hosted by Michigan Tech University and Michigan Sea Grant. Come join us for an informal meet up with others who would like to work together in learning about and expanding GLRC’s education and outreach by utilizing a local network. […]
Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops - online this year - offer current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron 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 […]
Location: Zoom Are you interested in local and statewide fisheries management activities in Lake Huron and want to discuss them with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division staff? Then check out this upcoming opportunity to chat with fisheries experts! On Thursday, May 6 from 6-7 p.m. EST, Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Sea […]
Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), convened by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, gathers people from across the U.S. and around the world to engage in dialogue on how to sustain the health of our ocean and Great Lakes, and especially for all who call these places home and depend on them for their livelihoods. This year, on June […]
The cities of Ecorse, Lincoln Park, and Wyandotte have teamed up to improve Ecorse Creek and we need YOUR help! Volunteers are needed to pick up litter along the shoreline and in the water. Everybody is welcome, along with any and all non-motorized boats. Three locations Eli CiunganPark (aka: Pepper Park) in Ecorse (Pepper Road […]
The Inland Seas’ tall ship schooner will be sailing to Lake Superior this summer! Join us in: Houghton, July 25 Marquette, August 1 Sault Ste Marie August 7 We are offering a place-, vessel-, and experiential-based program to educate college students on the cultural heritage within ceded lands and waters retained by Tribal Nations. Come […]