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Jo Latimore
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Freshwater Ecologist at Michigan State University. Director of @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social and MiCorps, Michigan's volunteer lake and stream monitoring program. Invasive species, science comm, public engagement. Hiker, kayaker, reader, listener.
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Jo Latimore @jolatimore.bsky.social · Nov 17
Ever wonder what a lake looks like UNDER those water lilies? I made a video to show you! See if you can spot the bladderworts looking for a spot to poke up their flower stalks. What else do you see? #MacrophyteMonday
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Relying on an old energy grid, hurricane-battered Puerto Ricans face frequent blackouts. Bad Bunny showcased the crisis in his historic Super Bowl halftime show just weeks after the Trump administration canceled programs meant to build a cleaner, resilient system on the island.
February 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Did you know? Time-of-sale septic system inspections can protect water quality! Check out this new article from MSU Extension that explains how counties and townships can protect surface and groundwater with a septic inspection policy.

www.canr.msu.edu/news/got_wat...
Sewage discharging directly to creek. Photo credit: Marquette County Health Department
February 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Cool, large-scale science happening just down the road from me!
greatlakesnow.bsky.social Great Lakes Now @greatlakesnow.bsky.social · 3d
As dams come down, native fish are returning to their home waters. But invasive species are taking advantage of that same access. How do we separate native fish from undesirable ones?

In Traverse City, researchers are testing an innovative solution called FishPass: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdUj...
How This River Keeps Unwanted Fish Away | Great Lakes Now
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February 9, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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We have money for your Michigan community-based stream and river projects!

I'm happy to take questions about these opportunities.
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · 4d
Volunteer-led stream work has a big impact, and MiCorps stream cleanup and monitoring grants are now open for 2026.
If your organization is building or expanding a program, these grants can help cover staff time, training, and equipment costs.
Applications due March 6.
www.micorps.net/streams/grants
The logo of the Michigan Clean Water Corps accompanies text: 2026 MiCorps Stream Grants Now Open! Apply by March 6, 2026. Cleanup Grants For local units of govermnet. Amount: $500 to $5000. Purpose: Support trash removal from streams, rivers, and creeks. Stream Monitoring Grants. For: Local units of government, nonprofits, and tribes. Amount: Startup: up to $5000 (1 year). Implementation: up to $20,000 (2-years). Maintenance: up to $3000. Purpose: volunteer macroinvertebrate monitoring and habitat assessment in wadeable streams.
February 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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How do you make organizational social media content more engaging without losing the message? On 2/19, we’re hosting a webinar on "edutainment" — playful, informative content that helps organizations connect online.

Learn more and register here: na2.hubs.ly/H03t-cr0
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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It's always fun talking to @michiganpublic.bsky.social reporters about freshwater science!
February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Looking for some fun nature-based winter activities for this weekend? Check out this thread, 10 Days of Winter Fun, from @watersheds.ca! Young or old, there's something new and enjoyable here for everyone.
watersheds.ca Watersheds Canada @watersheds.ca · 28d
Thank you for joining us for this year's 10 Days of Winter Fun! You can find all of the activities listed in our latest blog post at https://watersheds.ca/blog

In that blog post we've also linked out to the past four years of content, meaning you have access to 50 activities. Go check it out!
January 30, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Rock snot continues to be a mystery... a fascinating one.
January 29, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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How do you catch an entire school of fish? With bookworms.
January 26, 2026 at 3:53 AM
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Last call! Our Intro to Lakes online course starts soon - you can sign up through 5 PM ET January 27. Join us!
www.canr.msu.edu/courses/intr...
Illustration of underwater lake life with the phrase, "Dive into lake learning - Introduction to Lakes Online. 6 Week Online Course. Michigan State University Extension Center for Lakes and Streams".
January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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This is bound to be good.
whysharksmatter.bsky.social David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 25d
If you're in the DC area, I'm giving a seminar about my research on public misunderstanding of ocean conservation! Free and includes snacks!

If you're not in the DC area, or if you are but you don't want to put on pants, it will be livestreamed. 🦑🧪🌍 #SciComm

events.georgetown.edu/earthcommons...
ECo Talks: The Causes and Consequences of Public Misunderstanding of Shark Conservation with Dr. David Shiffman
Dr. David Shiffman, Environmental Studies and Earth Commons adjunct, will present his talk, “The Causes and Consequences of Public Misunderstandi...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Cool mid-Michigan opportunity to spend time outside, meet cool people, and learn how to be an even better steward of our natural ecosystems.
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · 25d
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is being offered in the Capitol region starting in February. There are just 3 spots remaining for folks who want to learn about natural resources and conservation in Michigan - terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/conservation...
Conservation Stewards Program
An educational program designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles and sharing this knowledge with others to help restore and conserve ecosystems throughout Michigan...
www.canr.msu.edu
January 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Registration is open for the 2026 Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, April 15-17 in Stevens Point. Our neighbors to the west always put on a great event with sensational sessions!

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Informative image promoting the conference. It says, "Learn from respected experts, grassroots organizers, and passionate water advocates. Engage in the workshops and interactive discussion sessions. Enhnace your n etwork of water-focused professionals. Register now! Holiday Inn Convention Center, Stevens Point. Keynote Luke Zahm. April 15-17. WisconsinWaterWeek.org"
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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As I return to work after the break, I'm feeling very "No-ey". As in, I'm really motivated to say no to requests and "opportunities" that pull me from my core goals. The end of 2025 really got away from me, so in good Midwestern fashion, my Phrase of the Year is "Yeah, no."
The phrase "Yeah, no" in happy colors with some flowers around it. Created with CoPilot AI with the prompt, Can you make an image with the text "Yeah, no" using a happy font and colors?
January 12, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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pdchristine.bsky.social
We're looking for a postdoc to join us in trying to map the routes by which different signals travel through plants and identify what information they carry. Link👇or get in touch! @johninnescentre.bsky.social

#PlantSciJobs

www.jic.ac.uk/vacancies/po...
Postdoctoral Researcher (Faulkner Group) | John Innes Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Faulkner Group at the John Innes Centre, working on cutting-edge science in the field of Cell & Developmental Biology.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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"Just as with food, not everything on the table is meant to be eaten. You wouldn’t eat something spoiled or toxic simply because it was served to you. In the same way, not every piece of media laid out in your feed deserves your attention.

"Choosing what to consume is a matter of health."
us.theconversation.com The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Dec 31
You don’t have to watch everything. Protecting your peace online is an act of self-care, not a state of denial.

Learn how to filter your feeds and safeguard your mental space ⬇️
How to avoid seeing disturbing content on social media and protect your peace of mind
The video of Charlie Kirk’s murder went far and wide, and many people ended up seeing it when they would rather have avoided it.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
jolatimore.bsky.social
It's cold and the lakes are freezing around here. I'm missing being out on the water and checking out the aquatic plants on this #MacrophyteMonday. Anyone have any nice aquatic plant photos to share to green up my feed?
An underwater selection of aquatic plants in a clearn lake including naiad (Najas), pondweeds (Potamogeton) and stonewort (Chara).
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Yay Jeremy! Corey Marsh is a real asset for MSU, and Jeremy is a great fit for leading it into its next phase!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Dec 15
Congratulations to our colleague, Dr. Jeremy Hartsock! Along with his role as a limnologist and aquatic scientist at @michiganstateu.bsky.social, he'll be serving as coordinator for MSU's Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center.

www.canr.msu.edu/news/hartsoc...
Jeremy Hartsock smiles while standing in a wetland wearing chest waders, an MSU shirt, and baseball cap.
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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This week's #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish is a bit of a tough one, so one more clue: males and females of this species form monogamous pairs before spawning, and both provide parental care for their eggs/young
drkatfish.bsky.social Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · Dec 12
Here are this Sunday's #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas mystery fish species clues!

For Sunday December 14, sketch the species you think these clues are describing (don't spoil it early if you know it!). The answer will be revealed with the day's #Fishmas calendar! @lampichthys.bsky.social
Three clues about the mystery fish species for Week 2 of the #SundayFishSketch - #25DaysofFishmas collaboration. 1. A freshwater fish native to Texas and Mexico, but has become established and invasive in Florida and Louisiana 2. Its species name comes from Greek words meaning “blue-spotted” 3. Males may develop a prominent hump on their heads, especially during spawning
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Webinar: Ecology and life history of Midwestern crayfishes. Presented by Dr. Chris Taylor, Illinois Natural History Survey. December 17, 11 a.m. ET. He will provide an overview of midwestern crayfish habitat requirements, feeding, reproductive biology, and life-history. invasivecrayfish.org/events1/
December 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Can we sustainably manage invasive macrophytes with fabric?
December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Study the sign and its reflection carefully 🤓
A sign that says "The Pond" upside-down/backwards and reflection has it correctly
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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See what our team's been up to!
msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams @msue-lakes-streams.bsky.social · Dec 3
Our latest newsletter is out! Learn about upcoming lake and stream programs, read our recent articles (🐟 bowfin! 🧂 road salt!), and see what we'll be up to over the next couple of months. Not on our list? Hit the "Join Our Email List" button at the top!

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Screen shot of the introduction to the newsletter. Depicts a frozen lake surrounded by snow-covered trees. Includes the logo for the Michigan State University Extension Center for Lakes and Streams and the Center's mission: Advancing the conservation and stewardship of Michigan's inland lakes and streams through engagement, education, and research.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Riparian buffers help more than just streams and rivers in agricultural landscapes. Lab Masters student Olivia Reves used environmental DNA (eDNA) to quantify the benefit of riparian buffers to terrestrial wildlife in downstate Illinois; open access at doi.org/10.1111/1365...
A figure showing a stream without a forested riparian buffer in the top panel and a stream with a forested riparian buffer in the bottom panel. A cartoon water bottle with a DNA symbol in each water bottle directs to adjacent insets with silouttes of representative wildlife at each stream, with the forested stream having more species and including amphibians, reptiles, bats, and flying squirrels.
December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Every year around Thanksgiving, I see tons of grad students post heartbreaking messages on social media about how their loved ones don’t understand or support their decision to study what seems like something pointless or silly.

Perhaps my American Scientist essay can help!

🧪🌎🦑 #SciComm
“Why Are We Funding This?”
Long-standing myths about “silly science” have contributed to the reckless slashing of government-supported research.
www.americanscientist.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM