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SUMMARY:Algae 101 webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a webinar all about algae\, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs.\n\nIn March\, our “HABs 101” webinar dove deep into harmful algal blooms. Now\, we’re zooming out to learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo\, cladophora\, and other types of algae that cause problems here in Michigan.\n\nJoin us on July 25\, 2024\, at 6-7:30 pm ET on Zoom. Register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Algae101/\n\nThe webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants after the event.\n\nTopics will include:\nAlgal Ecology: Julianne Heinlein\, Great Lakes Environmental Center\nCladophora/Green algae: Marcella Domka\, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council\nDidymo: Jordyn Stoll\, Trout Unlimited\nGolden brown algae: R. Jan Stevenson\, MSU (retired)\nAudience Q&A
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/algae-101-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
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SUMMARY:Sailing the Sault: Inland Seas Trips for 4-H Families and Teacher Families
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 22\, 2024\n\nSault Ste Marie\, MI\n9 a.m. – Noon – 4-H and Community Families Program \n \nThis program is open to all community and 4-H families. \nFirst learn about local seafood and boat safety\, then board the Inland Seas tall ship vessel for a 2-hour sail. During the sail we will rotate through stations learning about the vessel\, the local river ecosystem\, and more about fish! Activities on board will be appropriate for families with children and adults. We end shoreside getting to taste some of the local fish that was harvested right out of our local waters! \n1:30 – 4:30 p.m. – Program for K-12 Educators and their Families\nThis program is open to all K-12 educators\, both formal and non-formal. \nFirst learn about boat safety\, then board the Inland Seas tall ship vessel for a 2-hour sail. During the sail we will rotate through stations learning about the vessel\, the local river ecosystem\, and more about fish! Activities on board will be appropriate for families with children and adults. We end shoreside covering a number of teaching resources to help engage your classroom or youth audience in learning about the Great Lakes. Resources will be shared AND we will get to try some local tasty fish samples!\nA limited number of $100 stipends are available to educators to purchase supplies to help implement your own Great Lakes themed programing. \nSpace is limited for each trip.\nPlease ONLY REGISTER if you are sure you will attend! \nThis is a free program. There is no payment required. \nThis program takes place on the Inland Seas tallship vessel and will include a two hour sail on the St Marys river. Docking location to be sent after registration . \n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/sailing-the-sault-inland-seas-trips-for-4-h-families-and-teacher-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240716T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240523T165635Z
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SUMMARY:Belle Isle MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events
DESCRIPTION: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 future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. \nJune 24: Jackson event (rain date July 22)\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/LansingJacksonPaddle24/ \n  \nJuly 16: Belle Isle (rain date July 24)\nKayak safety/skills only! Two sessions – AM and PM \nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyBelleIsle24/ \n\nAugust 2: mid UP event\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPS2024UP/ \n\nAugust 5: western UP event\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPSUP24/ \n  \nAugust 15: Saginaw Bay event (rain date Aug 29)\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPSSaginawBay24/
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/belle-isle-mi-paddle-stewards-train-the-trainer-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240711T193133Z
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SUMMARY:Ecorse Creek Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Help clean up the Ecorse Creek! Volunteers are needed for Saturday\, July 13 at VFW Park in Lincoln Park. This cleanup will focus on the creek and its shoreline. All cleanup supplies are included. All participants are entered into a raffle which will be drawn at September’s cleanup event. Registration is encouraged but not required. To register\, head to www.detroitriver.org/events.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/ecorse-creek-clean-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240607T164854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T164854Z
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SUMMARY:Mi Fresh Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION: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 family. Join us outside the library at Huron Street Waterfront Park for this community celebration. \nWant to explore Mi Fresh Fish from the water? Check out the morning sailing adventure and buy tickets: events.anr.msu.edu/MiFreshFish2024
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/mi-fresh-fish-fry/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
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SUMMARY:2024 Summer Discovery Cruises
DESCRIPTION:Summer Discovery Cruises are back!\nCruises will run from Lake St. Clair Metropark July 9-28\, 2024 featuring themes like birds\, fisheries\, lighthouses\, and more. Click here for dates and tickets! \nHead out onto the waters of Lake St. Clair for a relaxed two-hour trip facilitated by an interpreter or guest speaker. Our vessel holds a maximum of 28 passengers and is semi-enclosed\, to provide shade and a bit of protection from light winds. Each session focuses on a Great Lakes topic from the history of Lake St Clair’s South Island Lights to nesting black terns. Topics are designed for audiences ages 6 and above. \nWhat to Expect:\nThis program takes place entirely on a 28-passenger\, semi-enclosed vessel. Interpretive program will be interspersed with opportunities for participants to enjoy the view\, take photos\, and move around the vessel. Passengers will enter the vessel using a short ladder and will be seated for a portion of the trip. The tour begins and ends at Lake St. Clair’s North Marina. \nAges: 6 and up\nTime: 10 a.m.- noon\, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.\, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.\, and 7 p.m.-9 p.m.\nCost: $30/child\, $30/adult\nLocation: Lake St. Clair Metropark\, North Marina \nPre-registration is required by 4 p.m. the day before the program. Find the full schedule and register here.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/44442/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240624T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240523T162841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T165532Z
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SUMMARY:Lansing/Jackson MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer events
DESCRIPTION: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 future public event. Hope you can join us! Please register now or share these events with partners who may be interested. \nJune 24: Jackson event (rain date July 22)\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/LansingJacksonPaddle24/ \n  \nJuly 16: Belle Isle (rain date July 24)\nKayak safety/skills only! Two sessions – AM and PM \nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyBelleIsle24/ \n\nAugust 2: mid UP event\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPS2024UP/ \n\nAugust 5: western UP event\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPSUP24/ \n  \nAugust 15: Saginaw Bay event (rain date Aug 29)\nMore info and registration: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MPSSaginawBay24/
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/mi-paddle-stewards-train-the-trainer-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240326T182554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T165538Z
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON THE BIOLOGY OF FISH
DESCRIPTION:The Physiology Section of the American Fisheries Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Abstracts and Registration for the 15th International Congress on the Biology of Fish (ICBF) which will be held June 23-27\, 2024\, on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor\, MI. Organized by The Physiology Section of the American Fisheries Society and hosted by Michigan Sea Grant\, the 15th ICBF meeting will provide an opportunity for researchers and scientists from all over the world to share and collaborate on developments and findings in fish physiology. \nFollowing a plenary session with talks by leading international experts\, the 15th ICBF will comprise a full program of concurrent thematic sessions over the span of four days\, led by renowned researchers. The range of topics will reflect current research in fish conservation physiology\, environmental physiology\, evolutionary physiology\, use of fishes in biomedical research\, and other emerging issues. In addition\, session organizers will select oral and poster presentations from submitted abstracts with a special emphasis on contributions by early career researchers. \nFind more information at michiganseagrant.org/icbf2024
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/international-congress-on-the-biology-of-fish/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240319T161327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T235401Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference\, Alpena\, Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Network and discover how our valuable Great Lakes fisheries (past\, present\, and future) can benefit local museum programs\, enhance coastal tourism development opportunities\, and support community development efforts. \nPlease register by May 17. Registration is $60. \nAgenda\n\nWednesday\, May 22: Registration opens at 10 a.m.\, networking coffee\, picnic at noon\, and local tours at the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan; followed by glass bottom boat cruise aboard the Lady Michigan and dinner on your own.\nThursday\, May 23: Educational Great Lakes Heritage Trails Conference begins at 9 a.m. at NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Visitor Center. (coffee\, lunch provided).\n\nPre-conference field trips (free!) – offering two fantastic opportunities for additional exploring the morning of May 22 for those interested and arriving in town early. \n\n8 a.m. (May 22) – Birding trip (walking tour) with Elliot Nelson – meet in Holiday Inn lobby (bring your binoculars).\n8 a.m.- noon (May 22) – USGS Hammond Bay Biological Station Sea Lamprey research and education tour – traveling from Alpena\, departing 8 a.m. from Holiday Inn lobby (carpool or drive self) or meet at Hammond Bay Biological Station (if it is on your way) at 9:15. Address: 11188 Ray Dr\, Millersburg\, MI 49759\n\nLodging\nDon’t forget to make your lodging reservations! We have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena (225 River St.\, Alpena\, MI 49707). Call 989-340-1800 or use this booking link and input the conference dates to populate the discount. Group code: MSG  (or Michigan Sea Grant).**Consider also exploring other specialty room rates\, such as senior discounted rates\, which may offer even better room rates than our group rate. \nRegistration: bit.ly/GLFHT2024
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/great-lakes-fisheries-heritage-trail-conference-alpena-michigan/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T201722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T201722Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Huron and Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop (Virtual Only)
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLake Huron and Lake Michigan (Virtual Only)\nMay 1\, 2024\, 6:30 -8:30 p.m.\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-huron-and-lake-michigan-fisheries-workshop-virtual-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T181813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T181813Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Huron Les Cheneaux & St Marys River Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLake Huron: Les Cheneaux & St Marys River\nApril 30\, 2024\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-huron-les-cheneaux-st-marys-river-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240418T155015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T152934Z
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SUMMARY:Dingell Park Clean-Up for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ecorse Creek Clean-up Committee on Earth Day to kick off the clean-up season! \nWhat: EARTH DAY CLEANUP\nWhen: April 27\, 2024 at 9AM – 12 PM\nWhere: John D. Dingell Park \nAll supplies will be provided. Please dress for the weather. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/eqGFXUarrXxs8v4z7 \n 
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/dingell-park-clean-up-for-earth-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T181419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T181419Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Huron Saginaw Bay Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLake Huron: Saginaw Bay\nApril 25\, 2024\nRegistration TBA
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-huron-saginaw-bay-fisheries-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T181024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T195248Z
UID:40788-1713895200-1713902400@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Lake Huron Open Water Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLake Huron: Open Water\nApril 23\, 2024\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-huron-open-water-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T163356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T163441Z
UID:40785-1713466800-1713474000@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nSouthern Lake Michigan\nApril 18\, 2024\nSouth Haven\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/southern-lake-michigan-fisheries-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240411T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T162031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T162533Z
UID:40776-1712858400-1712865600@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Lake Erie / Lake St. Clair Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLake Erie/Lake St. Clair\nApril 11\, 2024\nDetroit River International Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lake-erie-lake-st-clair-fisheries-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T173000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240307T142034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T142034Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Water@Michigan Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 5 at the Michigan League for the 2024 Water@Michigan Symposium\, which will center around water justice\, access\, and affordability across U-M and Michigan. \nFrom ensuring safe drinking water to tackling emerging contaminants and securing equitable access for under-resourced communities\, the challenges are significant and the need for change—and action-based research—is urgent. Register today to convene with colleagues and community leaders working to address these challenges. \n\nRegistration and agenda
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/2024-watermichigan-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
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SUMMARY:Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Birding in Michigan\, Where to Go and What to See
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!\nTopics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \nLocation: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) \nSchedule:\n\nMarch 5 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment\nMarch 7 – Backyard Birding and Feeding\nMarch 12 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats\nMarch 14 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See\n\nCost: FREE \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/michigan-birding-101-webinar-birding-in-michigan-where-to-go-and-what-to-see/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240117T125344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T125344Z
UID:39974-1710270000-1710273600@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Conserve the Birds\, Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!\nTopics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \nLocation: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) \nSchedule:\n\nMarch 5 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment\nMarch 7 – Backyard Birding and Feeding\nMarch 12 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats\nMarch 14 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See\n\nCost: FREE \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/michigan-birding-101-webinar-conserve-the-birds-birding-ethics-and-backyard-habitats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240226T162941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T163201Z
UID:40782-1710181800-1710190800@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Lundington Regional Fisheries Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Spring fishery workshops offer current research and information related to the status of the Great Lakes fishery. \nMichigan 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. \nWorkshops 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. \nLudington Regional\nMarch 11\, 6:30-9 p.m.\nWest Shore Community College\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/lundington-fisheries-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240307T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240117T125006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T125006Z
UID:39972-1709838000-1709841600@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Backyard Birding and Feeding
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!\nTopics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \nLocation: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) \nSchedule:\n\nMarch 5 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment\nMarch 7 – Backyard Birding and Feeding\nMarch 12 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats\nMarch 14 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See\n\nCost: FREE \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/michigan-birding-101-webinar-backyard-birding-and-feeding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240117T152609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T152609Z
UID:39978-1709748000-1709753400@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:HABs 101 webinar
DESCRIPTION:Get the scoop on harmful algal blooms (HABs) in an upcoming “HABs 101” webinar\, hosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state.  \nTune 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. \nTopics include: HABs 101\, Algae: It’s not easy being green\, HABs Response (Risk Mitigation)\, HABs Prevention\, and a Q&A session. \n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/habs-101-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240117T124301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T124647Z
UID:39968-1709665200-1709668800@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Michigan Birding 101 Webinar: Introduction to Birding and Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonderful hobby of birding in fun online classes!\nTopics include everything a new birdwatcher should know. This is a great opportunity for those new to the hobby or looking to get started! \nLocation: Zoom Webinar (link sent after completion of registration) \nSchedule:\n\nMarch 5 – Introduction to Birding and Equipment\nMarch 7 – Backyard Birding and Feeding\nMarch 12 – Conserve the Birds: Birding Ethics and Backyard Habitats\nMarch 14 – Birding in Michigan: Where to Go and What to See\n\nCost: FREE \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/michigan-birding-101-spring-webinars/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231205T165027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T184651Z
UID:27154-1709035200-1709136000@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:The Invasive Species Language Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nInvasive Species Language Workshop Agenda (PDF)\n\nDay 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. \n\nRegister at the link here: https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-invasive-species-language-workshop/2024-02-27\n\nDay 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. \n\nAttendance for this portion is limited: reach out to Tim Campbell (tim.campbell@wisc.edu) if interested in participating in person.\n\nWant 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! \n\nRhetoric of Invasion Reading List_ A Selected Bibliography (PDF)
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/the-invasive-species-language-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231215T181236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T152752Z
UID:33722-1709024400-1709046000@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:34th Annual Great Lakes Day Conference
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Science and Water\nTuesday\, Feb. 27\, 2024\, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ET\nPlease 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. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. A link to the event will be sent after registration. \n\nRegistration\nGreat Lakes Day Agenda (PDF)
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/34th-annual-great-lakes-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231218T171056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T171406Z
UID:33904-1707825600-1707829200@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Data-Sharing Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhat: Great Lakes Data-Sharing Webinar\nWhen: February 13\, 2024\, at 12-1 pm ET\nRegister: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lzuC3RIzTEC252t7L_nj6A \nAfter 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.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/great-lakes-data-sharing-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231212T213520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T192700Z
UID:31584-1706090400-1706095800@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Planning for Sustainable Small Harbors: Project Overview & Useful Tools webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register Now for Workshop on Sustainable Small Harbors \nRegistration 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.  \nThe 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.  \n\nRegistration
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/planning-for-sustainable-small-harbors-project-overview-useful-tools-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20240104T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T182002Z
UID:39448-1705492800-1705496400@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Assessing Nutrient Load Reductions in H2Ohio Constructed Wetlands: Case Studies from Brooks Park and the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) for an upcoming Great Lakes Seminar Series presentation\, featuring MISG Director Silvia Newell!\nDate: Thursday\, January 17\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST\nLocation: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab\, 4840 South State Road\, Ann Arbor OR Virtual\nPresenter: Silvia Newell\, Director\, Michigan Sea Grant and Professor\, University of Michigan \nClick here to register \nAssessing Nutrient Load Reductions in H2Ohio Constructed Wetlands: Case Studies from Brooks Park and the Burntwood-Langenkamp Wetlands \nAbout 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. \nAbout 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.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/assessing-nutrient-load-reductions-in-h2ohio-constructed-wetlands-case-studies-from-brooks-park-and-the-burntwood-langenkamp-wetlands/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231130T163023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T163023Z
UID:27032-1702555200-1702557000@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Diverting Nutrients from Aquaculture Facilities into Additional Products
DESCRIPTION: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. \nResearchers 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. \nOhio Sea Grant will host a webinar on December 14\, 2023 at 12:00pm-12:30pm to explore this avenue of research. \nLearn more about the speakers and register here
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/webinar-diverting-nutrients-from-aquaculture-facilities-into-additional-products/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T174657
CREATED:20231103T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T200359Z
UID:26494-1702461600-1702465200@www.michiganseagrant.org
SUMMARY:Rare birds in Michigan: Online coffee chat with Elliot Nelson
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/rare-birds-in-michigan-online-coffee-chat-with-elliot-nelson/
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