By El Lower and Rochelle Sturtevant The five-part short video series, Managing Great Lakes Invaders, was developed by Michigan Sea Grant and the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information System (GLANSIS) A video screenshot from the Managing Great Lakes Invaders series shows an aerial view of the entire Great Lakes…
…check our Michigan Sea Grant web page for more information on upcoming workshops. Helpful tools Here are some helpful tools and information: Michigan Sea Grant: Lake Levels NOAA: Lake Level Viewer Great Lakes Shoreviewer: A coastal risk and climate adaptation tool The Great Lakes Dashboard U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:…
…Clean Marina Program was initiated to preserve and protect, through voluntary efforts, Michigan’s greatest resource, the Great Lakes and its connecting waterways. The certification process begins with a pledge to participate in the program, followed by an online course with an overview of the designation process and a review of…
…based on hands-on public participation. What to Expect On day one of the charrette, participants will identify several specific planning options for the waterfront and surroundings. During the open house on day two, participants will view visual depictions of the options identified on day one and will work towards a…
…the field to collect aquatic insects, such as stoneflies, damselflies, dragonflies, and water striders, from streams. Ella also taught students how to test water quality based on various parameters like dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, and turbidity. The results of this fieldwork are made available for public view on the Clinton…
…connecting channels — form the largest surface fresh water system on earth. Environmental stewardship, sustainable economic development, and responsible use of the Great Lakes are crucial components of keeping the lakes and the region vibrant. Rockman’s exhibit challenges viewers to remember how actions and decisions often have ripple effects on…
