Michigan Sea Grant
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Doing good for the Great Lakes.
Official account for Michigan Sea Grant (MISG), a collaborative NOAA program housed at University of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension.
Official account for Michigan Sea Grant (MISG), a collaborative NOAA program housed at University of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension.
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared Great Lakes heritage: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared Great Lakes heritage: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 at www.miseagrant.com Order by December 18, 2025, to make sure it ships by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
November 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Find a perfect holiday gift for the Great Lakes fan in your life! Get 20% off your order with promo code HOLIDAY20 at www.miseagrant.com Order by December 18, 2025, to make sure it ships by Christmas. Your purchase helps us continue producing high-quality educational materials for youth and adults.
If you're enthusiastic about encouraging people to (safely) include more fish in their diets, this job might be for you: MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau has an opening for an Eat Safe Fish Outreach Educator, closing 11/7: buff.ly/R1BxTLv
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you're enthusiastic about encouraging people to (safely) include more fish in their diets, this job might be for you: MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau has an opening for an Eat Safe Fish Outreach Educator, closing 11/7: buff.ly/R1BxTLv
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared history of the Great Lakes: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Gordon Lightfoot's iconic song tells the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, lost 50 years ago this month. As we sing along, take a moment to connect with some of the other stories that unite us around a shared history of the Great Lakes: buff.ly/5YqgUrb
Love sturgeon? Come hang out with us in Bay City on December 12 for a screening of the brand-new short documentary, "Dinosaur Fish"! The free, public event will include a Q&A panel with folks who are working hard to restore lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay area. Details: buff.ly/Tu9qRtM
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Love sturgeon? Come hang out with us in Bay City on December 12 for a screening of the brand-new short documentary, "Dinosaur Fish"! The free, public event will include a Q&A panel with folks who are working hard to restore lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay area. Details: buff.ly/Tu9qRtM
Host a '26 MISG summer undergrad intern! We're looking for MI businesses, nonprofits, local govs, and state/fed agencies to submit ideas for Great Lakes stewardship/research projects. If an intern picks your project, we'll pay their stipend, you supervise their work. Submit by Dec 5: buff.ly/lwihhVz
November 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Host a '26 MISG summer undergrad intern! We're looking for MI businesses, nonprofits, local govs, and state/fed agencies to submit ideas for Great Lakes stewardship/research projects. If an intern picks your project, we'll pay their stipend, you supervise their work. Submit by Dec 5: buff.ly/lwihhVz
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
The last fall forum is coming up on Nov 13 at the Eastside Community Network in Detroit. Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
The last fall forum is coming up on Nov 13 at the Eastside Community Network in Detroit. Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
November 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
The last fall forum is coming up on Nov 13 at the Eastside Community Network in Detroit. Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
The last fall forum is coming up on Nov 13 at the Eastside Community Network in Detroit. Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Happy Halloween from the Haunted H.O.M.E.S.!
October 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy Halloween from the Haunted H.O.M.E.S.!
Upwellings is here! We've got tiny lake sturgeon, fun science immersion, new reef conversion, and a dog-friendly excursion. buff.ly/BOyN7dI
October 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Upwellings is here! We've got tiny lake sturgeon, fun science immersion, new reef conversion, and a dog-friendly excursion. buff.ly/BOyN7dI
The Michigan Clean Marina Program turns 20 this year! We helped launch MCMP to encourage marinas to adopt practices that protect Michigan's Great Lakes and inland waters. 104 marinas have joined the voluntary certification program since... (1/2)
October 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Michigan Clean Marina Program turns 20 this year! We helped launch MCMP to encourage marinas to adopt practices that protect Michigan's Great Lakes and inland waters. 104 marinas have joined the voluntary certification program since... (1/2)
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Upcoming forums will be held on Oct 15 (Ecorse) and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Upcoming forums will be held on Oct 15 (Ecorse) and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
October 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Upcoming forums will be held on Oct 15 (Ecorse) and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Upcoming forums will be held on Oct 15 (Ecorse) and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
(2/2) Two Michigan educators brought back rich memories and experiences from their Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan. Don't miss the storymap showcasing their adventures! buff.ly/iX9Yb1t
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October 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
(2/2) Two Michigan educators brought back rich memories and experiences from their Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan. Don't miss the storymap showcasing their adventures! buff.ly/iX9Yb1t
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"There’s nothing quite like being jolted awake in the middle of the night, throwing on a hard hat, and heading to the deck to help collect larval fish under a moonlit sky... Exhaustion fades quickly when you’re part of real scientific discovery!” (1/2)
October 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"There’s nothing quite like being jolted awake in the middle of the night, throwing on a hard hat, and heading to the deck to help collect larval fish under a moonlit sky... Exhaustion fades quickly when you’re part of real scientific discovery!” (1/2)
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
October 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Our interns recently wrapped up their summer projects that supported water quality, native lake sturgeon, and more. We're so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see where they go next!
Check out this summary of their presentations at our August symposium: buff.ly/bm2uSPm
Check out this summary of their presentations at our August symposium: buff.ly/bm2uSPm
September 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Our interns recently wrapped up their summer projects that supported water quality, native lake sturgeon, and more. We're so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see where they go next!
Check out this summary of their presentations at our August symposium: buff.ly/bm2uSPm
Check out this summary of their presentations at our August symposium: buff.ly/bm2uSPm
Last month, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in the Upper Peninsula.
Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2
Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2
September 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Last month, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in the Upper Peninsula.
Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2
Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
September 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O
Join us on Saturday to hand-deliver tiny dinosaurs (aka baby lake sturgeon) to their new homes in the Saginaw Bay river system! We have four public release celebrations on Sept. 20 at various times from 11-2:30 in Midland, Chesaning, Flint, and Frankenmuth: buff.ly/xkyaEEZ
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Join us on Saturday to hand-deliver tiny dinosaurs (aka baby lake sturgeon) to their new homes in the Saginaw Bay river system! We have four public release celebrations on Sept. 20 at various times from 11-2:30 in Midland, Chesaning, Flint, and Frankenmuth: buff.ly/xkyaEEZ
(2/2) When you come explore the new trail, why not bring a copy of "Beautiful Belle Isle"? Dive into the history and cultural impacts of this unique island park with our self-guided tour book, currently on sale for $2 in our online store: buff.ly/ZCVkO2z
September 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
(2/2) When you come explore the new trail, why not bring a copy of "Beautiful Belle Isle"? Dive into the history and cultural impacts of this unique island park with our self-guided tour book, currently on sale for $2 in our online store: buff.ly/ZCVkO2z
Today, we joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Belle Isle State Park! The new 5.8-mile Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail loops around Belle Isle with two-way walking/cycling tracks. It's also the newset segment of the 2,000-mile Iron Belle Trail connecting Detroit and the Upper Peninsula... (1/2)
September 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Today, we joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Belle Isle State Park! The new 5.8-mile Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trail loops around Belle Isle with two-way walking/cycling tracks. It's also the newset segment of the 2,000-mile Iron Belle Trail connecting Detroit and the Upper Peninsula... (1/2)
On Saturday, Sept. 27, pop out to Belle Isle State Park for National Public Lands Day! This free, public event will be held at 10am-2pm at Detroit's beautiful island state park. Enjoy fun on-land activities and try out a 10-person canoe with Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile team: buff.ly/i81peKW
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
On Saturday, Sept. 27, pop out to Belle Isle State Park for National Public Lands Day! This free, public event will be held at 10am-2pm at Detroit's beautiful island state park. Enjoy fun on-land activities and try out a 10-person canoe with Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile team: buff.ly/i81peKW
The other week, Erica Clites joined a tour of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded habitat restoration projects in the Detroit River Area of Concern. Hosted by Friends of the Detroit River, the tour included a visit from Debbie Dingell, a boat's-eye view, and coverage on CBS Detroit:
September 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The other week, Erica Clites joined a tour of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative-funded habitat restoration projects in the Detroit River Area of Concern. Hosted by Friends of the Detroit River, the tour included a visit from Debbie Dingell, a boat's-eye view, and coverage on CBS Detroit:
Thanks to our Sea Grant friends from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio for coming to the U.P. to hang out and help share the story of Great Lakes fish! buff.ly/DaZIOXg (3/3)
September 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thanks to our Sea Grant friends from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio for coming to the U.P. to hang out and help share the story of Great Lakes fish! buff.ly/DaZIOXg (3/3)
The 2025 Mi Fresh Fish events were a hit! From a sailing adventure and dockside fish fry in Houghton to a gathering of legislators and staff in Lansing, Mi Fresh Fish teaches us that local fish is more than just a meal – it’s a celebration of Michigan’s people, places, and community traditions (2/3)
September 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The 2025 Mi Fresh Fish events were a hit! From a sailing adventure and dockside fish fry in Houghton to a gathering of legislators and staff in Lansing, Mi Fresh Fish teaches us that local fish is more than just a meal – it’s a celebration of Michigan’s people, places, and community traditions (2/3)
“Pinch me, because I can’t believe we’re actually here and doing this.”
“We had such a great time last year that we just had to come back!”
What event could these Michiganders be raving about? (1/3)
buff.ly/DaZIOXg
“We had such a great time last year that we just had to come back!”
What event could these Michiganders be raving about? (1/3)
buff.ly/DaZIOXg
September 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“Pinch me, because I can’t believe we’re actually here and doing this.”
“We had such a great time last year that we just had to come back!”
What event could these Michiganders be raving about? (1/3)
buff.ly/DaZIOXg
“We had such a great time last year that we just had to come back!”
What event could these Michiganders be raving about? (1/3)
buff.ly/DaZIOXg