Michigan Sea Grant

MI Paddle Stewards: Sault Ste. Marie, St. Marys River Island Explorer
2019-09-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Sault Country Club, 1520 Riverside Dr., Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, and how to clean your crafts to avoid giving invaders a free ride. As a new ecosystem ambassador, you’ll be encouraged to pass your knowledge to other paddlers and seek out other volunteer opportunities to help keep your local water trails clean and healthy.
This workshop includes lunch and a paddling experience (with kayaks and gear provided by Michigan Sea Grant) on a nearby water trail! Participation is free thanks to funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (www.michigan.gov/invasives). Find more detailed information about the workshop on the event’s registration page.

MI Paddle Stewards: Hessel, Lake Huron North Shore Water Trail
2019-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Hessel School House, 3206 West Cedar Road, Hessel, MI, 49745

MI Paddle Stewards: Benton Harbor, Paw Paw River Water Trail
2019-09-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Southwest Michigan Planning Commission, 376 W. Main Street, Suite 130, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

Great Lakes Levels Informational Meeting: Port Huron
2019-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Clair County Administration Building, Don Dodge Auditorium, 200 Grand River Avenue, Port Huron, MI, 48060, United States
High water levels can affect many kinds of shoreline infrastructure
What’s in store for Fall 2019?
Presented by: Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Hosted by: Justin Westmiller, Director of St. Clair County Homeland Security/Emergency Management
St. Clair County Administration Building
Don Dodge Auditorium
200 Grand River Avenue
Port Huron, MI 48060
AGENDA
Welcome / Opening comments
Keynote speaker: Keith Kompoltowicz, Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, Detroit, MI – lead Great Lakes levels forecast supervisor
Featured speaker: Meteorologist, NOAA National Weather Service Detroit (TBD)
Facilitated Questions and Answers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory / EGLE Michigan will also be in attendance to answer questions regarding permits.

MI Paddle Stewards: Mt. Clemens, Clinton River Water Trail
2019-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Macomb YMCA, 10 N. River Rd., Mt. Clemens, MI, 48043

MI Paddle Stewards: Clay Township, Blueways of St. Clair
2019-08-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Clay Township Hall, 4710 Pointe Tremble Rd., Clay Township, MI, 48001

4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp
2019-08-04 08:00 - 2019-08-10 17:00 | Camp Chickagami, 6952 Kauffman Blvd., Presque Isle, MI, 49777
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.

4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp Flyer 2019 (PDF)

MI Paddle Stewards: Jackson, Upper Grand River Water Trail
2019-08-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Klavon’s Pizzeria, Upper K Lounge, 1361 E. McDevitt Boulevard, Jackson, MI, 49203
Become an ally in the fight against aquatic invasive species! Paddlers 18 years and older are invited to join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a one-day volunteer program about protecting water trails from aquatic invasive species (AIS). You will learn how to detect and report any invasive species spotted while paddling a water trail, and how to clean your crafts to avoid giving invaders a free ride. As a new ecosystem ambassador, you’ll be encouraged to pass your knowledge to other paddlers and seek out other volunteer opportunities to help keep your local water trails clean and healthy.

This workshop includes lunch and a paddling experience (with kayaks and gear provided by Michigan Sea Grant) on a nearby water trail! Participation is free thanks to funding from the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (www.michigan.gov/invasives). Find more detailed information about the workshop on the event’s registration page.

Where: Jackson, Upper Grand River Water Trail

An Author’s Perspective on the Life of Lake Michigan
2019-08-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Leland Township Library, 203 E. Cedar Street, Leland, MI, 49654
Join Dr. Dan O’Keefe to explore the history of fishing on Lake Michigan and learn how the productivity of the lake has changed in recent years. Dr. O’Keefe is co-author of the newly published fourth edition of The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery.
This presentation is open to the public free of charge.

Michigan Sea Grant Environmental Internship Symposium
2019-08-02 08:30 - 12:00 | School for Environment and Sustainability, Dana Building, 440 Church St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
Michigan Sea Grant’s internship program sponsors undergraduate students to work on specific research questions or projects with Michigan colleges, universities, and community-based environmental organizations.
Our summer interns have been working around the state on fascinating projects related to Great Lakes stewardship. They’ve been using drones to monitor coastal erosion, planting rain gardens in urban watersheds, and more.
Join us on the morning of August 2 for presentations, posters, and refreshments. Meet the interns, learn about their projects, and help us spread the word to the next round of potential applicants!
Interns
Abigail Meyer
University of Michigan
Tyler Penrod
Northern Michigan University
Ben Vasquez
Northern Michigan University
Yeri Kim
Calvin College
Guest Speaker
Nicole Olson
University of Michigan
“Harmful Algal Bloom Toxins in Atmospheric Aerosols”
If you have questions or plan to attend, please email Erin De Vries at edevries@umich.edu.

MI Paddle Stewards: Tuscarora Township, Inland Waterway
2019-08-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Tuscarora Township Hall, 3546 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, Mi, 49749

AFDO/Seafood Alliance HACCP Training Course
2019-07-23 08:00 - 2019-07-25 17:00 | Mole Lake Casino Lodge, 3084 State Highway 55 (WI-55), Crandon, Wisconsin, 54520
A Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Training Course that is being coordinated by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission will be held July 23-25, 2019 at Mole Lake Casino Lodge in Crandon, Wisconsin. All fish processors are required to take this training if they are not currently certified.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) consists of identifying safety hazards, determining where they occur, monitoring these points and recording the results. HACCP involves day-to-day monitoring of critical control points by production employees. The Seafood HACCP regulation that is enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is based on the belief that commercial fish processors can understand the food safety hazards of their products and take reasonable steps to control them. Commercial fish processors are required either to obtain formal training for one or more of their own employees or to hire trained independent contractors to perform the HACCP functions.
The HACCP regulation requires processors to keep extensive records of processing and sanitation at their facilities.
Since implementation of Seafood HACCP in the U.S. seafood has become the safest and healthiest form of muscle protein consumed in the world. Fish attributed illness outbreaks have continued to drop by year. For instance, from 1998 to 2004 there were an average of 65 recorded illnesses per year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2005 to 2012 there was an average of 32 illnesses per year.
At times, questions arise as to whether someone needs training in Seafood HACCP. The Seafood HACCP regulation defines processing as handling, storing, preparing, heading, eviscerating, shucking, freezing, changing into different market forms, manufacturing, preserving, packing, labeling, dockside unloading, or holding fish or fishery products. The regulation does not apply to the harvest or transport of fishery products. It also does not apply to practices such as heading, eviscerating or freezing intended solely to prepare fish for holding on a harvest vessel. Retail establishments are also exempt from the Seafood HACCP regulation.
Fish processors who complete the course put themselves at a competitive advantage as they can then produce value added products such as smoked fish and caviar. Those completing the course will receive a Seafood Alliance HACCP Certificate issued through the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) that is recognized by agencies regulating fish processors.
Agenda | Fact Sheet
To obtain a course registration form/fee information please contact Owen Schwartz (Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission) at ohschwartz@glifwc.org or (715) 685-2147.
For specific information on the course contact Ron Kinnunen (Michigan Sea Grant) at kinnune1@msu.edu or (906) 226-368.

Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
2019-07-22 09:00 - 2019-07-25 15:00 | Bay City State Park, 3582 State Park Dr., Bay City, MI, 48706
Come learn how to fish while also protecting our Great Lakes!
Open to youth ages 8-12 from Arenac, Bay and Saginaw counties.
Registration opens on June 10 at 6pm.
All campers receive rod with reel, fully stocked tackle box, and a camp T-shirt.
Camp Sessions:

Casting
Tackle crafting
Fish anatomy
Aquatic ecology
Angler ethics
Stewardship campaigns

Contacts
Holly Julian
Michigan State University Extension
julianho@msu.edu
(989) 895-4026 ext. 6
Meaghan Gass
Michigan Sea Grant | Michigan State University Extension
gassmeag@msu.edu | (989) 895-4026 ext. 5
michiganseagrant.org | msue.anr.msu.edu

Impact of Dredging the Grand River in Ottawa County
2019-07-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Connor Bayou Park, 12945 North Cedar Dr., Grand Haven, MI, 49417
Join Dr. Dan O’Keefe for a look at the environmental impacts of dredging the Grand River. The Grand River Waterway Project seeks to link the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids to Lake Michigan in an effort to stimulate economic vitality. Is the proposed plan worth the environmental risks and hidden costs?
This presentation will include an update on the status of the project, and an opportunity to learn more about kayak and fishing opportunities at parks along the Grand River. Sunset paddling and fishing on the Grand River will be available after the program from 8:15-9:15 PM.
Pre-registration for the presentation is free. Space is limited to 35 people. Register for the presentation on the Ottawa County Parks website.
Kayak reservations are optional and separate from the presentation registration. To reserve a kayak for this event, please contact Lakeshore Kayak at (616) 566-1325. Cost per kayak is $25. Staff from Lakeshore Kayak will bring all pre-rented boats to the event.
7:00 pm-8:00 pm presentation followed by optional fishing and kayaking 8:15-9:15 pm.

Summer Discovery Cruises: The Nature of Lake St. Clair
2019-07-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2019-06-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
Take an educational cruise on Lake St. Clair to discover the rich variety of aquatic life that makes Lake St. Clair so special. Plants, animals, and habitats — including one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas — will be explored.

Summer Discovery Cruises: Lake St. Clair Fisheries
2019-07-05 10:00 - 12:30, 2019-06-28 10:00 - 12:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
This is not a fishing cruise, but it definitely is a “fishy” cruise! Learn firsthand about the fish that are found in Lake St. Clair, many of which are available for hands-on examination during the cruise. We will be joined by a Michigan DNR Fisheries Biologist and perhaps rendezvous with their research vessel while out on the lake to observe fish tagging, measuring, and other research operations.

Summer Discovery Cruises: Channels, Islands, Bays, and Reefs
2019-06-30 14:00 - 18:00 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
Note: This is a 4-hour cruise.
The St. Clair River Delta is one of the largest freshwater deltas in the world, and its many islands, bays, and channels create a truly unique feature of the Great Lakes basin. Join us as we travel up into the Middle Channel of the delta past Harsens and Dickinson Islands, and then down the North Channel, to learn about the incredible natural resources and cultural history of this fascinating area.

Summer Discovery Cruises: Lighthouses of Lake St. Clair
2019-06-30 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
Note: This is a 3-hour cruise.
Join a representative from the Save Our South Channel Lights organization to learn the history of the two lighthouses built on Lake St. Clair in 1855 to guide vessels through the treacherous St. Clair Flats. Learn about navigating the Great Lakes then and now and discover what is being done to preserve these historic landmarks.

Summer Discovery Cruises: Nightwatch
2019-06-29 21:00 - 23:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
Join the crew of the E/V Clinton on a late evening cruise and learn about navigating under the stars using charts, lights, and the heavens themselves. The cruise will take us through the history of navigation, from the discovery of latitude and longitude to today’s Loran and GPS systems. As darkness descends, we will set sail for lighthouses, search the heavens for constellations and use the North Star to help guide us to our home port.

Summer Discovery Cruise: Shipping Out
2019-06-29 18:00 - 20:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
Sign on for a voyage into the world of Great Lakes shipping! As the E/V Clinton heads toward the shipping channels across Lake St. Clair or the lower Detroit River, you will learn about lakers and salties, legendary sailors, and shipwrecks. With some luck, you might even get up close and personal to a thousand-footer or two along the way. Wear your Old Spice!

Research and Restoration
2019-06-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Lake St. Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Pkwy, Harrison Charter Township, MI, 48045
A great number of scientific research and conservation efforts are taking place on Lake St. Clair and in its wetlands, ranging from fish to birds and invasive species to water quality. Join us on this cruise to observe Lake St. Clair marsh restoration, learn about the HEART lab (Huron to Erie Alliance for Research and Training) and its activities, and travel out to the Old South Channel Range Lights to see how restoration of the lighthouses has created an ideal nesting island for the threatened Common Tern.

Great Lakes Levels Informational Meeting: Ludington
2019-06-19 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Ludington, Municipal Office Complex Community Room 400 S. Harrison Street Ludington, MI 49431, 400 S. Harrison Street, Community Room, Ludington, MI, 49431
What is in store for Summer / Fall 2019?
Presented by: Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Hosted by: City of Ludington
City of Ludington, Municipal Office Complex
Community Room
400 S. Harrison Street
Ludington, MI 49431
AGENDA
Welcome / Opening comments (Mark Breederland, Michigan Sea Grant Extension)
Keynote speaker: Keith Kompoltowicz, Chief, US Army Corps of Engineers, Great Lakes Hydraulics & Hydrology Office, Detroit, MI – lead Great Lakes levels forecast supervisor
Featured speaker: Mark Breederland, Michigan Sea Grant Extension
Facilitated Questions & Answers
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory / EGLE Michigan will also be in attendance to answer questions regarding permits.
