• H.O.M.E.S. at Home: One Fish, Two Fish, Make a Dish, Eat a Fish!

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Great Lakes, Great Films

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: INVADERS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On March 26, join […]

  • H.O.M.E.S. at Home: Lake Effect! The crazy winds of the Great Lakes

    H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinar series Longing to take the family to the Great Lakes, but not able to get to the shore? Then this series is for you! Join us for 5 fun-filled, family-friendly videos jam-packed full of Great Lakes fun facts, activity suggestions for your family, and daily challenges. Each day we provide a […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: HAZARDS

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On April 2, join […]

  • #LakeEffects Film Series: GREAT LAKES NOW NIGHT

    Modern Languages Building, Room 1420, 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 812 Washington Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

    Join Michigan Sea Grant this spring for a FREE five-part film series about our incredible Great Lakes. Sponsored by Detroit Public TV's Great Lakes Now and the University of Michigan Great Lakes Theme Semester, the #LakeEffects series will feature fascinating documentary films, short videos, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts. On April 9, join […]

  • Ubly/Bad Axe Fisheries Workshop

    Ubly Fox Hunter’s Club 2351 Ubly Rd., Bad Axe, MI

    All April 2020 in-person Lake Huron Fishery Workshops are canceled. We are exploring new online delivery opportunities for future fisheries education programs – stay tuned! Spring fishery workshops 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 […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Kick-off! (April 22-May 20)

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • 2020 Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop

    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 22. A link to the Zoom webinar will be e-mailed to all registrants […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 2

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Lake Huron Open Water Fisheries Session

    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 […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 3

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Let’s Talk Fish in Lake Huron

    Join Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan DNR fisheries experts online for conversations about local and statewide fisheries. On May 7 from 6:30-7:30pm, Michigan Sea Grant and partners are hosting a digital Conversations and Coffee meeting. In this webinar format, attendees can ask questions related to fishing regulations and the state's fisheries […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Week 4

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Saginaw Bay Fisheries Workshop

    Location: Zoom Spring fishery workshops  - offered 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 […]

  • Fish Producers: Sanitation during COVID-19

    Based on the Fish Producers in Michigan Coffee Hour a few weeks ago, Michigan Sea Grant has organized a live webinar for Friday, May 15 at 11am ET to discuss sanitation during COVID-19. The webinar will open up with a review of sanitation procedures and introductions. Attendees will hear from industry perspectives and from Michigan […]

  • Great Lakes BioBlitz Final Day

    Have you been cooped up for too long? Do you wish you could get your students outside? Are you looking for fun things to do solo or with your family? Then a bioblitz might be just the thing for you! What is the Great Lakes Bioblitz? A bioblitz is an event that focuses on finding and […]

  • Les Cheneaux Islands Fisheries Workshop

    Online via Zoom Spring fishery workshops  - offered 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 […]

  • Fish Producers Webinar: Making the switch to direct marketing

    Join us for Michigan Sea Grant’s upcoming webinar: Fish Producers Webinar: Making the switch to direct marketing on Tuesday, June 2 at 3pm (EST). This webinar will be accessible by phone or computer, and will be recorded. Speakers from industry and resource agencies for Fish Producers in Michigan will be featured, and information will be […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Webinar: Conceptualizing a risk-based, hazardous material routing tool

    On Wednesday, June 24, tune in for the first webinar in a summer series about crude oil transport in the Great Lakes. The webinar series is hosted by the Great Lakes Sea Grant Crude Oil Transport Network and Michigan Sea Grant. Each webinar will be available in a variety of formats: live on Zoom (see […]

  • High Water on the Great Lakes – Options for shore protection and stabilization

    Lakes Michigan-Huron to Reach Summer Peak in July 2020 July 22, 2020 from 6-7 p.m. EST. Webinar to Discuss Options for Shore Protection and Stabilization with Expected Erosion The US Army Corps of Engineers has just released the official July 2020 water levels update which shows that Lakes Michigan-Huron water levels will peak during July […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Life of the Straits 2020 – A Virtual Program

    Thursdays, July 9 - Aug. 13, 2020, 6-6:30 p.m. Overview This program is specifically developed for 8-12 year olds in mind, but is open to whole families. The program will take place on Zoom on Thursday evenings throughout much of July and August. Each program will be a short series of fun filled info sessions […]

  • Michigan River Steelhead Project Kickoff Meeting

    Curious to find out how stocked and wild steelhead contribute to the run in your favorite river? This meeting will give you a chance to network with biologists and other anglers in your area along with providing training on how to participate in collecting data on steelhead catches. We hope to build volunteer teams for: […]

  • 13th Annual Freshwater Summit: Great Lakes Water Levels

    The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held as a series of virtual meetings this year. While we can't meet in person, we still want to gather as a community of learners to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing local and regional freshwater efforts. Summit schedule and topics: All sessions are held from 10 a.m.-11:30 […]

  • Michigan Water School Webinar: Water Quantity

    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 […]

  • 13th Annual Freshwater Summit: Good Harbor Bay Research

    The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held as a series of virtual meetings this year. While we can't meet in person, we still want to gather as a community of learners to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing local and regional freshwater efforts. Summit schedule and topics: All sessions are held from 10 a.m.-11:30 […]

  • Great Lakes Aquaculture Day 2020

    Online conference with sessions for: New aquaculture farmers Current aquaculture farmers Educators and students Anyone interested in aquaculture! Registration at the Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative (GLAC) website: greatlakesseagrant.com/aquaculture

  • 13th Annual Freshwater Summit: Equity Concerns with Water Access and Management

    The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held as a series of virtual meetings this year. While we can't meet in person, we still want to gather as a community of learners to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing local and regional freshwater efforts. Summit schedule and topics: All sessions are held from 10 a.m.-11:30 […]

  • Michigan Water School Webinar: Water Quality

    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 […]

  • 13th Annual Freshwater Summit: Local Initiative Lightning Talks

    The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held as a series of virtual meetings this year. While we can't meet in person, we still want to gather as a community of learners to discuss current challenges and opportunities facing local and regional freshwater efforts. Summit schedule and topics: All sessions are held from 10 a.m.-11:30 […]

  • Michigan Water School Webinar: Water Finance and Planning

    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 […]