• Manistique MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events

    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 […]

  • Crystal Falls MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events

    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 […]

  • 2024 Summer internship symposium

    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 […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards – Saginaw Bay

    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 […]

  • 2024 State of the Lake

    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 […]

  • 2024 State of the Lake: Hillsdale

    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 […]

  • 2024 State of the Lake: Adrian

    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 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101: Fall Refresher

    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 […]

  • ECORSE CREEK CLEANUP

    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 […]

  • Riverside lake sturgeon releases

    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 […]

  • Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum

    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 […]

  • Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum

    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 […]

  • Ottawa Sands County Park grand reopening

    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 […]

  • State of the Strait

    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 […]

  • Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum

    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 […]

  • Fall 2024 Citizen Planner (register by Oct. 25)

    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 […]

  • 17th Annual Freshwater Summit

    Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front St, Traverse City

    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, […]

  • Fall 2024 Citizen Planner (First class in session)

    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 […]

  • Seafood HACCP Training Course

    Bay Mills Resort & Casino, 11386 W Lakeshore Dr, Brimley, MI 49715

    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 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101

    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 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101

    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 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101

    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 […]

  • Michigan Birding 101

    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 […]

  • GLANSIS virtual review

    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 […]

  • Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair Fishery Workshop

    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 […]

  • South Haven Regional Fishery Workshop

    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 […]

  • 2025 Lake Huron Fisheries Workshop – Saginaw Bay

    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 […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards Training: Detroit/Belle Isle

    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 […]

  • Aquaculture Teacher Workshop

    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 […]

  • Summer Discovery Cruises: Lake St Clair

    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, […]

  • Mi Fresh Fish Sail on Friday, July 18! 

    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 […]

  • Mi Fresh Fish Fry on Friday, July 18! 

    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 […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards Training/Kayak Safety Skills: Alpena

    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 […]

  • MI Paddle Stewards Training/Kayak Safety Skills: Traverse City

    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 […]

  • HABS 101: Lake Stories

    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 […]