Michigan Sea Grant

Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Backyard Birding and Feeding
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!
Topics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started!
Location: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration)
Schedule:

March 5 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment
March 7 – Backyard Birding and Feeding
March 12 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats
March 14 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See

Cost: FREE

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HABs 101 webinar
2024-03-06 18:00 - 19:30
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 support healthy water quality on your property and in your community. The webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the event.
Topics include: HABs 101, Algae: It’s not easy being green, HABs Response (Risk Mitigation), HABs Prevention, and a Q&A session.

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Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Introduction to Birding and Equipment
2024-03-05 19:00 - 20:00

The Invasive Species Language Workshop
2024-02-27 12:00 - 2024-02-28 16:00
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 Language Workshop Agenda (PDF)

Day 1 (February 27) will feature a webinar series on communications issues in invasion biology, including inclusive language, effective use of metaphor, changes to species names, and more. These hybrid presentations will be available to watch online for free, and virtual attendees will be able to send in questions for discussion.

Register at the link here: https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-invasive-species-language-workshop/2024-02-27

Day 2 (February 28), held in-person in Washington, DC, will feature in-depth discussion to develop research topics and interventions to improve communication strategies in invasion biology, including the process for changing species names, harmonizing communications strategies across agencies and research groups, tailoring messaging to different stakeholder groups, and more.

Attendance for this portion is limited: reach out to Tim Campbell (tim.campbell@wisc.edu) if interested in participating in person.

Want to learn more about the importance of language use in invasion biology? Here are some papers, articles, and websites to get you started. This list is a work in progress – please get in touch if you have additional resources to add!

Rhetoric of Invasion Reading List_ A Selected Bibliography (PDF)

34th Annual Great Lakes Day Conference
2024-02-27 09:00 - 15:00
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 we find in our Great Lakes — and the challenges marine debris brings.
This event is free, but registration is required. A link to the event will be sent after registration.

Registration
Great Lakes Day Agenda (PDF)

Great Lakes Data-Sharing Webinar
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
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 get insights into upcoming changes to the National Science Foundation’s RCR and data management requirements.
What: Great Lakes Data-Sharing Webinar
When: February 13, 2024, at 12-1 pm ET
Register: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lzuC3RIzTEC252t7L_nj6A
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The presentation will be recorded and sent out to registrants soon after the webinar.

Planning for Sustainable Small Harbors: Project Overview & Useful Tools webinar
2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:30
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 their waterfront assets.
The project team recently published the Sustainable Small Harbors Tools and Tactics Guidebook, which is assisting communities interested in developing and implementing long-term environmental, economic, and social sustainability plans. Attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of the project and learn about relevant tools to help communities navigate coastal planning. This work is the culmination of a collaboration between Michigan Sea Grant (MISG) and the Office of the Great Lakes in the Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and other partners.

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Assessing Nutrient Load Reductions in H2Ohio Constructed Wetlands: Case Studies from Brooks Park and the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetlands
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00
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 and Professor, University of Michigan
Click here to register
Assessing Nutrient Load Reductions in H2Ohio Constructed Wetlands: Case Studies from Brooks Park and the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetlands
About the presentation: Wetlands perform critical ecosystem services, including nutrient reduction, flood mitigation, and biodiversity habitat. More than 90% of wetlands in Ohio have been destroyed and most major water bodies in the state now experience annual harmful cyanobacterial blooms. The H2Ohio Initiative in part funds statewide wetland restoration to improve water quality through nutrient reduction. Dr. Newell is one of the H2Ohio Wetland Monitoring Program leads, monitoring water quality at newly constructed wetland or restored wetlands. This talk will focus on nutrient reductions at two wetlands: Brooks Park flowing into Buckeye Lake, a hypereutrophic lake experiencing annual harmful algal blooms. Brooks Park wetland was built at the junction of Murphy’s Run creek into Buckeye Lake, draining a very small watershed (1.2 sq. miles) and behaves as either a flow-through wetland or a coastal wetland depending on precipitation. Preliminary data from the first year of monitoring indicates that the wetland is a sink for total nitrogen (>3000 lbs/yr), but a small source of ammonium (~44 lbs/yr). However, the wetland is a very small source of total phosphorus (~42 lbs/yr), while a sink for soluble reactive phosphorus (~16 lbs/yr). The 90-acre Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetland Conservation Area is located at the confluence of Burntwood and Coldwater Creeks in Mercer County. This site is a former corn/soybean field in the Grand Lake Saint Marys watershed. Water enters the site from Burntwood Creek (BWC) through pump and overflow and then flows through a series of settling ponds and vegetated flats that extend for over a mile. BWC drains approximately 5,700 acres of watershed land and can hold approximately 20 million gallons of water. Total Nitrogen (TN) concentrations at the outflow are approximately 73% lower than the TN inflow concentrations, which average over 16.3 mg N/L for the year 2023. An approximate annual decrease thus far of ~55% in SRP concentration has been seen between the inflow and outflow with outflow concentrations averaging 0.044 mg P/L. Nutrient load reduction will likely vary as the wetlands mature, but data from the first year indicate that both wetlands are already performing a vital ecosystem service.
About the speaker: Silvia Santa Maria Newell is Michigan Sea Grant’s director, based in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. A nutrient biogeochemist and microbial ecologist, Silvia’s own research focuses on the effects of excess nutrients from fertilizer and wastewater on inland and coastal waters, particularly harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Lake Erie. Her current collaborative work in the Lake Erie watershed focuses on engaging stakeholders (farmers, managers, and policymakers) to develop realistic pathways for nutrient reduction. She has held many leadership positions, including serving as co-chair of the Great Lakes Commission HABs Collaboratory for two years and her current position as President of the Lake Erie Area Research Network.

Webinar: Diverting Nutrients from Aquaculture Facilities into Additional Products
2023-12-14 12:00 - 12:30
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 from fish ponds to support production of prawns and tomatoes.
Ohio Sea Grant will host a webinar on December 14, 2023 at 12:00pm-12:30pm to explore this avenue of research.
Learn more about the speakers and register here

Rare birds in Michigan: Online coffee chat with Elliot Nelson
2023-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Seafood HACCP training workshop
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-07
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 and processors to meet licensing requirements and provide a safe and healthy product for consumers.
Michigan Sea Grant will host a Seafood HACCP training course on December 5-7, 2023 at the Ojibwa Casino Hotel in Baraga, Michigan (16449 Michigan Avenue, Baraga, Michigan 49908).
Find the agenda and register here: https://qrs.ly/zsfa94p

2023 Place-Based Education Conference
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-11 | Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, MI
November 9-11, 2023
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Learn more and register
The Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative invites you to join us for the 8th Place-Based Education Conference. Come experience a three-day conference designed to inspire and support a community of educators around the power of place-based learning.
Place-based education transforms how teachers teach and how students learn by expanding classrooms to include a community’s organizations, history, and natural features. Investing in place helps youth engage in meaningful learning and civic life, provides vital support for teachers, and strengthens communities.
Who should attend?
This national conference is for K-12 educators and students, university faculty and students, non-formal educators, natural resource professionals, staff of community organizations, business leaders, policy makers, and funders.
Learn more and register

Unpacking Coastal Resilience for Effective Cross Sector Collaboration
2023-10-24 15:30 - 17:00
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 to other community organizations with similar interests;
Sharing information and expertise about priority water topics; and
Facilitating partnerships that can address projects about specific water topics.

We work with community partners to discern focal topics and co-create effective formats that limit redundancy and burdens on our partners.
Unpacking Coastal Resilience for Effective Cross Sector Collaboration
This panel discussion will be moderated by Jen Read, University of Michigan Water Center Director

Mike Shriberg, Director of Engagement, Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research & Michigan Sea Grant

Jenna Jorns, Managing Director, Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment

Silvia Newell, Director, Michigan Sea Grant & Professor School for Environment and Sustainability

Location: Rackham Building, Assembly Hall

For more information, including format options, contact Jen Read | graham.umich.edu/wateratmichigan/annual

2023 Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Conference
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-01 | Alpena, MI, Alpena, MI
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Learn more and register
From isolated Beaver Island in Lake Michigan in 2022, the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) Conference Team is taking you to the Sunrise side of our great state in 2023.
Lake Huron will be our Great Lake and Alpena our host city. The Northeast side of the lower peninsula is called Michigan’s undiscovered sanctuary for a good reason. You will be pleasantly surprised by the amazing natural resources and unique field trips this conference and locale will offer.
This conference will be back to the standard schedule of pre-conference field trips on Thursday and sessions starting Friday morning running through Sunday noon format.
Learn more and register

Lake sturgeon release events
2023-09-23 11:00 - 15:00
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 of the events by local partners.
This year’s release events will mark an important milestone: 5,000 lake sturgeon released into the Saginaw Bay river system to help rebuild populations of this iconic native fish species.

Public release events on Sept. 23 include:

11 a.m., Tittabawassee River. It will be held at the Bob G. Caldwell Municipal Boat in Midland, MI. For more information, contact Jennifer Kirts at jkirts@chippewanaturecenter.org.
12 p.m., Shiawassee River. The release will take place at Cole Park in Chesaning, MI, and will be hosted by the Friends of the Shiawassee River. For more information, contact Sarah Baker at sbaker@shiawasseeriver.org.
1:30 p.m., Flint River. It will be held at the Paddlers’ Landings (Mott Park Recreation Area) in Flint, MI, and will be hosted by the Flint River Watershed Coalition. For more information, contact Jennifer Raymond at director@flintriver.org.
2 p.m., Cass River. The release is at the parking lot at the Gunzenhausen Walkway in Frankenmuth, MI, and will be hosted by the City of Frankenmuth. For more information, contact Dan Hopp at dhopp@frankenmuthcity.com.

Click here to download a sharable flyer as a PDF
Lake sturgeon are a unique Great Lakes species. They can grow up to 7 feet long and can weigh up to 300 pounds. The slow-maturing fish do not begin reproducing until they are 15-20 years old. Once abundant in many Michigan lakes and rivers, lake sturgeon were nearly eradicated due to overfishing and habitat loss, particularly the destruction of rocky reefs in rivers that sturgeon and other native fish species use for spawning. In recent years, many partnerships and projects are working to restore sturgeon to a self-sustaining level in Michigan. This work includes restoring sturgeon habitat, reintroducing sturgeon into their native ranges, and raising awareness and appreciation for this unique species.
The August 2023 sturgeon release events are supported by a variety of partners including City of Frankenmuth, Chippewa Nature Center, Flint River Watershed Coalition, Friends of the Shiawassee River, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Sea Grant, Michigan State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, MSU Extension, Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network, Sturgeon for Tomorrow – Black Lake Chapter, The Conservation Fund, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more.
Learn more about the lake sturgeon restoration efforts on the Saginaw Bay Sturgeon website (www.saginawbaysturgeon.org).
GENERAL RELEASE EVENT QUESTIONS, CONTACT
Meaghan Gass, Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator, gassmeag@msu.edu, (989) 895-4026 ext. 5
Mike Kelly, The Conservation Fund, Great Lakes Office, Director, kellym@conservationfund.org, (989) 892-9172

Ecorse Creek community clean-up
2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-12 09:00 - 12:00
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 three sites have creek access and will need help in the water, along the shoreline, and at the registration tables.
Register here

Michigan Birding 101: Fall Refresher
2023-09-06 19:00 - 20:15, 2023-08-30 19:00 - 20:15
Michigan Sea Grant’s popular “Michigan Birding 101” program is returning on Wednesdays, August 30 and September 6, 2023, at 7:00-8:15 p.m. The two free online sessions will provide a fall birding refresher and tips for making autumn backyards into bird-friendly habitats. Find registration details.
With multiple passionate birders on staff, Michigan Sea Grant provides high-quality educational programs for new and experienced birders. The beloved Michigan Birding 101 online series covers foundational topics like choosing and using binoculars and guidebooks, best locations for spotting seasonal migrations, adding bird-friendly plants and yard features, and more. Watch session recordings from 2021.
Whether you’re new to birding, want to refresh your knowledge, or hope to lure friends into joining your next early-morning bird hike, be sure to join the Michigan Birding 101 fall refresher course:

August 30, 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Fall Refresher. Join us as we talk about fall bird ID basics, an overview of fall migration, and places to go see fall migration spectacles in Michigan.
September 6, 7:00-8:15 p.m.: Backyard Fall Bird ID and Habitat. Join us as we review backyard bird ID, how to handle confusing fall plumage changes, and how to create a happy and healthy backyard habitat for your autumn bird visitors.

Register online to get the Zoom link and to receive recordings of completed sessions.

Mi Fresh Fish Celebration Webinar
2023-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
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? Feel free to catch up here:
What is Mi Fresh Fish?
First-ever Mi Fresh Fish Expo makes a splash on Michigan’s Capitol lawn

Summer Discovery Cruises
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-09
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 in 2020 due to the pandemic. Michigan Sea Grant and partners are now excited to bring the program back for a limited 18-cruise season this August.
For 2023, this program will run out of Lake St. Clair Metropark in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, Michigan State University Extension, and Michigan Sea Grant.
During each two-hour boat experience, participants will have the opportunity to meet Great Lakes professionals and learn about their work, all while cruising along beautiful Lake St. Clair. Cruises will feature many engaging topics, including:

Great Lakes Science
Great Lakes Author Cruise with Dr. John Hartig
Past, Present, and Future of the Lighthouses of Lake St. Clair with Save Our South Channel Lights
Birds of the Great Lakes with Detroit Audubon
Fisheries of Lake St. Clair

Cruises will leave and return from Lake St. Clair Metropark on August 4-9, with cruises departing daily at 10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. Register by 4 pm on the day before your desired program. Buy tickets here — we look forward to cruising with you this summer!

4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp
2023-07-23 10:00 - 2023-07-29 13:00
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 brochure here!
About 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resource Camp
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 and enjoyment of the outdoors, natural resources, and science.
Increase teens’ knowledge about the Great Lakes, natural resources ecology and management issues.
Develop strong attitudinal attachment to Michigan’s unique natural resources and bioregional features.
Foster scientifically rooted environmental stewardship.
Develop and expand career and personal interests.
Develop leadership skills and self-confidence.
Increase social and academic skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult.

Learn more by reviewing the one-page 2018 impact summary.
Who should attend?
The camp is for teens aged 13 to 15, or going into 8th-10th grades in the fall. You do not need to be a member of 4-H in order to attend the event, but all participants will be asked to enroll in 4-H Online upon completing their event registration.
So each camper can have the best experience possible, each camper must be able to fully participate in grade-level appropriate small group science learning sessions as well as very active large group recreation. It’s an action-packed week of fun and learning! (Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested.)
Maximum camper capacity is 70 campers, so apply early to increase your chances of getting a spot.
Camp Chickagami
The camp is held at Camp Chickagami in Presque Isle, near the shores of Lake Huron between Alpena and Rogers City. The state-licensed camp has dormitory-style cabins, a dining hall and toilet and shower facilities. Meals are all prepared by a qualified cook and served right in the dining hall.

Counselors needed!
4-H Camp is always looking for counselors! If you are between the ages of 16 and 21, and love leadership, making new friends, and being outdoors, this may be a great opportunity for you. Contact Laura at potterla@msu.edu for an application.

Related Programs

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp is just one of many 4-H environmental and outdoor education program offerings. For more information, please visit the Environmental and Outdoor Education section of this site.

For information about the pre-college programs offered at MSU, please visit Spartan Youth Programs at http://www.spartanyouth.msu.edu. You’ll find a multitude of programs that can help you develop valuable skills, make new friends and taste college life.
Contact
Laura Potter-Niesen, Educational Programs Event Coordinator
Email: potterla@msu.edu

Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Saginaw
2023-07-19 09:00 - 2023-07-20 15:00
Haithco Park, Saginaw, MI

This two-day camp will teach youth to fish and protect our Great Lakes. All campers will receive a fishing rod with reel, tackle box, t-shirt and snacks! Open statewide to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-12. Registration is $25, and scholarships are available. Please note refunds will not be given after registration. Registration for these camps will open on May 15, 2023.
Questions? Contact Stacie Gath, gathstac@msu.edu or 989-907-6500

Registration

Ecorse Creek Cleanup Event
2023-07-08 09:00 - 12:00
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 provided. A celebratory lunch will take place in September to wrap up the season!

Registration form, https://forms.gle/kR3rLAqAJmiHC2SV9

Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Au Gres
2023-06-26 09:00 - 2023-06-27 15:00
River Side Park, Au Gres, MI

This two-day camp will teach youth to fish and protect our Great Lakes. All campers will receive a fishing rod with reel, tackle box, t-shirt and snacks! Open statewide to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-12. Registration is $25, and scholarships are available. Please note refunds will not be given after registration. Registration for these camps will open on May 15, 2023.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Colvin (colvinj5@msu.edu or 989-984-1057)

Registration

Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp: Bay City
2023-06-14 09:00 - 2023-06-15 15:00
Bay City State Park, Bay City, MI
This two-day camp will teach youth to fish and protect our Great Lakes. All campers will receive a fishing rod with reel, tackle box, t-shirt and snacks! Open statewide to Michigan 4-H members ages 8-12. Registration is $25, and scholarships are available. Please note refunds will not be given after registration. Registration for these camps will open on May 15, 2023.
Questions? Contact Holly Mueller, julianho@msu.edu or 989-895-4026, ext. 6

Registration

Mi Fresh Fish Expo
2023-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | Michigan State Capitol Building, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, 48933, United States
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 can meet commercial fishermen and aquaculture farmers to discover where Michigan fish come from, how they are cared for and harvested, and why they’re an important part of the local economy.
Come learn how aquaculture farmers raise fish for food, bait, stocking, recreation, and education. Explore the tools and techniques they use to keep their waters pristine and fish healthy. Watch commercial net-mending demonstrations and learn about the ins and outs of life on the water.
Mi Fresh Fish Expo visitors can sample tasty fresh fish dishes prepared by the Michigan Fish Producers Association and Michigan Aquaculture Association. Come swap recipes, get easy cooking tips, and find out why Michigan fish can be a healthy addition to the dinner table.
The Mi Fresh Fish Expo is part of a marketing campaign to highlight the small and mighty industries bringing fish to the people of Michigan. The campaign is focused on consumer education surrounding the benefits of eating Michigan fish, the importance of buying local products to support local economies, and the qualities of Michigan fish farmers and commercial fishermen. To learn more about the campaign, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what-is-mi-fresh-fish-msg23-jescovitch23.

Communicating About Climate Change in Our Classrooms and Communities
2023-05-09 16:00 - 18:00
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 that feels right for each attendee. The first session kicks off on October 11 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. For more information and to register open the attached flyer or visit greatlakesstewardship.org/climate22.

WHEN
Tuesday – May 9, 2023: 4:00 to 6:00 PM EDT

WHERE
Zoom: Links will be shared upon completion of registration and/or receipt of payment.

CONTACT
Jan Sneddon, Event Organizer
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org

Flyer (PDF)

Lake Huron: Les Cheneaux and St Marys River
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00
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 Fish and Wildlife Service, and local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to provide valuable information for anglers, charter captains, resource professionals, and interested community members.
Workshops include information and status updates on topics such as fish populations and angler catch data, forage or prey fish surveys, offshore fisheries and open water fisheries, as well as updates on fisheries management activities, citizen science opportunities for anglers, and a variety of other topics of interest based on specific regions.

Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop
2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00
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 local fishery organizations annually offer evening regional workshops to provide valuable information for anglers, charter captains, resource professionals, and interested community members.
Workshops include information and status updates on topics such as fish populations and angler catch data, forage or prey fish surveys, offshore fisheries and open water fisheries, as well as updates on fisheries management activities, citizen science opportunities for anglers, and a variety of other topics of interest based on specific regions.
