Escanaba’s Mi Fresh Fish Fry
2026-07-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit)
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 Yacht Club at the Escanaba Marina for this community celebration.
Friday, July 24, 2025, 4pm-7pm
17 Water Plant Rd, Escanaba
This Michigan Sea Grant/MSU Extension event was made possible by the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation.
What is Mi Fresh Fish?
Mi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced in Michigan—whether from farmed or wild harvests—and whether destined for food, bait, stocking, fee‑fishing, or ornamental markets. The goal is to educate and bring awareness to Michiganders the many values of our local fisheries: food, fun, finance, function, and fellowship. If you would like to learn more, dive in and visit Mi Fresh Fish online.

Kayaks in Conservation
2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00
Exploration of the Black River in Port Huron awaits with Friends of the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) biologists.

Learn about our paddling Blueways, the native species that call the river home, and aquatic invasive species that threaten this ecosystem. We’ll also learn how to help protect our beautiful paddling rivers. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or new to kayaking, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the river, learn something new, and connect with nature.

This event is free, but registration is required. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!Register here https://form.jotform.com/261585321817157

Date: Thursday, August 6Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PMLocation: Bakersfield Park; 3800 Strawberry Lane, Port Huron TownshipThis is a “bring your own kayak and PFD” event

Innovations in Nutrient Mitigation webinar
2026-08-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join Silvia Newell and other speakers on Tuesday, August 11 at 12 PM ET for a dynamic panel discussion on Innovations in Nutrient Mitigation.
Managing nutrient pollution has been a global priority for years, with the expansion of intensive agricultural and livestock farming sectors elevating this challenge to one of the most pressing Great Lakes water quality concerns. While in-field best management practices have long served as the standard for managing runoff, the emergence of a new generation of solutions is set to revolutionize the field.
Join Michigan Sea Grant, Cleveland Water Alliance, and the Great Lakes Commission HABs Collaborative for a deep dive into the next generation of nutrient mitigation technology with industry experts and innovators.
🔗 Register here: https://www.clevelandwateralliance.org/event/innovations-in-nutrient-mitigation-2026

State of the Strait 2026: Discover the Power of Rewilding
2026-09-17
For more than two decades, State of the Strait has brought together scientists, conservationists, policymakers and community leaders from both sides of the border to tackle the Detroit River and western Lake Erie corridor’s most pressing environmental challenges.
This year, the conference theme is rewilding — the deliberate, science-driven work of restoring ecosystems so they can function and eventually sustain themselves.
In a region defined by heavy industry, cross-border waterways and decades of environmental compromise, this conference shines a spotlight on the people and projects enabling rewilding in our watersheds.
What to Expect

Keynote speakers and panel discussions tackling the science, policy and community dynamics of rewilding across the Detroit River watershed.
Networking with researchers, municipal leaders, nonprofit practitioners and private landowners who are already doing this work.
Actionable, measurable tools for ecological success.

Location
Detroit Zoo Ford Education Center Theater, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Agenda & Speaker Lineup
The full conference program — including speakers and panelists — will be posted here as details are finalized. Check back soon.

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Sturgeon Palooza
2026-09-25 15:00 - 17:00
The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, research, and education dedicated to the recovery of Michigan’s lake sturgeon. Michigan State University has played a key role by training students, supporting hatchery and rearing operations and conducting research. Join us in celebrating this milestone.
When: September 25, 2026, Reception 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Also featuring two free showings of the Dinosaur Fish documentary followed by panel discussions.
Where: Molecular Plant Sciences Building Atrium, 612 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
See the film! The 23-minute documentary Dinosaur Fish tells the story of the ongoing effort to restore the lake sturgeon population in the Saginaw Bay system. Since 2017 more than 7,000 sturgeon have been released into the Shiawassee, Flint, Tittabawassee and Cass rivers.

3 p.m. – First showing followed by a student/alumni panel at 3:30 p.m.
4-5:30 p.m. – Reception with refreshments held in the atrium.
5:30 p.m. – Second showing followed by an expert panel at 6 p.m.

State of the Bay 2026
2026-10-07 08:00 - 16:30
Join the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) on October 7, 2026 (8am-4:30pm) to celebrate Saginaw Bay at the biennial State of the Bay Conference!

www.stateofthebay2026.org

Every two years, the Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) and its partners provide a focus on Saginaw Bay and its Watershed through the State of the Bay conference. The purpose of the conference is to highlight educational initiatives, restoration, community development and conservation activities occurring across the watershed and related to our river systems and coastal areas, as well as provide an update on research and emerging topics of interest.

Hear from researchers, educators, nonprofits, and more on three tracks of focus: Environmental Education, Community Development, and Watershed Issues and Management.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bay City – Riverfront1 Wenonah Park PlaceBay City, MI 48708
