The new Center for Great Lakes Literacy website is brimming with resources for educators! Explore the ever-expanding resource library full of data-driven lessons, curriculum packages, success stories, videos, storymaps, and more. buff.ly/EqWx1QR @uwiscseagrant.bsky.social @mnseagrant.bsky.social

Very cool! Michigan has four species of native lamprey -- and not all are parasitic. As @solomonrdavid.bsky.social says, native parasitic lamprey species are smaller than invasive sea lamprey and take less of a toll on the fish they feed from, increasing the odds of survival. A healthy balance!

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

We're proud to be part of Michigan State Extension! buff.ly/Ubj4wsn Huron Daily Tribune: In 2024, MSUE directly reached 18,000+ folks in Manistee County with 196 programs. District director said that every $ invested in MSU Extension = $6 in programs/services that benefit Michigan communities (1/2)

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

On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.

Come join us at @ilinseagrant.bsky.social! We're hiring a Research & Reporting Administrator to manage the program's ~$400,000 per year competitive research portfolio of #GreatLakes science; the position will be based at Purdue University careers.purdue.edu/job/Research...

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

#FoodieFriday The Northwoods Fish Boil was a hit at this year's Mi Fresh Fish Fest in Houghton! Gather your fish-loving friends and family and try a boil at home with this easy recipe from Freshwater Feasts: buff.ly/BSmBFpy @uwiscseagrant.bsky.social @mnseagrant.bsky.social

2 DAYS LEFT! Propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK #IAGLR26 #ConnectedWaters26

New lake and stream webinars announced! Learn about... 👻 Local invasive species assistance 🌾 Wild rice 🐢 Herps 🔥 Wildfire impacts 🎣 Walleye stocking 🦠 Harmful algal blooms 🗺️ GIS for conservation ☠️ Microplastics 🧊 Glacial wetlands ...and more! Check out the full list: www.canr.msu.edu/michiganlake...

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

From @greatlakesnow.bsky.social: Lake Superior isn't jammed with the invasive mussels that plague the rest of the Great Lakes. But the lake's tenuous advantages could be falling away, threatening the lake's fishery:

Chemistry, cold water and isolation make it hard for invasive mussels to get a foothold in the Big Lake. But a spate of recent outbreaks from Isle Royale to Canada’s Nipigon Bay have scientists unnerved. Story by @bridgemi.com: www.greatlakesnow.org/2025/09/as-m...

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)

Michigan's Invasive Species Grant Program is open for applications! These state grants support projects that advance research, public education, and on-the-ground removal programs for invasive species that can damage Michigan's ecosystems and economies. Applications due Nov. 1:

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:

We invite you to propose a session for the 2026 joint conference of IAGLR and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. The conference will be held May 25–29, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a hybrid event. https://bit.ly/4lpMJNK #connectedwaters26 #IAGLR26

Heading to the water? Our updated "Protect Your Dog from Harmful Algae" brochure has helpful info—what to look for, exposure symptoms, what to do if your pet comes into contact w/ a HAB: nyseagrant.info/dogsandhabsb... @miseagrant.bsky.social‬ @ilinseagrant.bsky.social‬ @mnseagrant.bsky.social

“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

#FoodieFriday "I’m not saying your meal will taste better if you know who caught it for you...But if you are getting your fresh fish locally from a place like Carlson’s, you are connected to a tight community and supporting small family businesses and family legacies." (1/2)

The application for the 2026 Hollings scholarship is opening October 1, 2025, but you can start preparing to apply now! Learn more about the program and check out resources for applicants: noaa.gov/office-educa... #NOAAScholars

A remarkable restoration! Our research was featured: "A 2020 study from Grand Valley State University estimated that the lake’s shoreline restoration boosted Muskegon property values by almost $8 million and is adding nearly $28 million each year in recreational benefits."

Give Ecorse Creek some TLC! Join Friends of the Detroit River and the Detroit Zoological Society for a clean-up in and around Ecorse Creek on September 13 in Lincoln Park. Open to all ages, supplies are provided, and registration is strongly encouraged: buff.ly/LsjwoYr

Decades of industrial contamination landed Muskegon Lake on the U.S.-Canada "Areas of Concern" list. Now, after 15 years of hard work and $80 million invested in 20 successful restoration projects, Muskegon Lake is about to leave the AOC label behind. (1/3) @healthylakes.org

Hold the salt: 2025 undergraduate intern Shehnaz Hameed found high conductivity levels in water samples from around the Clinton River watershed, pointing to contamination by road salt. See the community-friendly data dashboard she assembled as part of her internship: buff.ly/bG0XOc6

Just a few more days to register for two fall "Michigan Birding 101" classes! These free sessions are geared toward beginning birders and will provide seasonal tips for spotting, IDing, and creating habitat for birds in the autumn. Join us on zoom on Sept. 9 and 11, 7-8:15pm: buff.ly/F5xWx7g

Have a happy and safe Labor Day!

#FoodieFriday @helloellower.bsky.social puts foraged chanterelles to delicious use in this herby roast chicken dish, new on Freshwater Feasts:

August Upwellings is here! Hydrilla gets the heave-ho, Houghton gets delicious fish, our research funding fuels an innovative database and powerhouse student projects, and more. buff.ly/gwXRr5e

A summer sampling blitz called the "HABs Grab" is helping scientists get a clearer picture of water quality and harmful algal blooms in multiple spots around the Great Lakes, with funding support from Michigan Sea Grant: buff.ly/HiES3uo @tjvmajors.bsky.social @newelllab.bsky.social

“It’s for people who want to work in nature with hands-on opportunities, who love fish and who just want to know that they’re making a difference in the community.” New study shows that aquaculture can help local communities, economies, food security: buff.ly/AYpoPl7 @greatlakesnow.bsky.social

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: How a "blind and desperate hunt" led to a research breakthrough at Michigan's Hammond Bay Biological Station and saved the Great Lakes fishery: buff.ly/LI6Knuj

UM SEAS has a great profile of our director, Dr. Silvia Newell, and her journey from middle school Science Olympiad competitions, through research expeditions in Antarctica, to her current work as a biogeochemist studying Lake Erie's algal blooms: buff.ly/zwIHnbk @newelllab.bsky.social

#FoodieFriday Which of these freshwater fish have you tried?

"Future fuels" like liquified natural gas, ammonia, biofuels, and lithium batteries are already powering tugs/ferries/other vessels. In this recording, Jim Elliott talks risks, emergency responses, and how Great Lakes maritime transport might safely capitalize on emerging fuels: buff.ly/BSaP88P

At 4-H Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp, kids age 13-15 get to fish, sail, hike, and more while learning from experts about the natural world and careers. Thanks to Michigan State University Extension staff, community partners, counselors, and campers for joining in the fun! buff.ly/dCt6Z73

Explore the wonderful hobby of birding with two fall "Michigan Birding 101" classes! Free, fun sessions are geared toward beginning birders and will provide seasonal tips for spotting, IDing, and creating habitat for birds in the autumn. Join us on zoom on Sept. 9 and 11, 7-8:15pm: buff.ly/F5xWx7g

As invasive mussels boomed in the Great Lakes, lake whitefish populations dwindled. The Spawning Whitefish and Invasive Mussel (SWIM) Project from @glcommission.bsky.social is on a 5-year mission to tease out how these two species are linked. Check out their quick animated video: buff.ly/Jszuxsr

Send baby lake sturgeon into their new homes! Join us on Aug 22 -- this Friday! -- by the river in Midland, Chesaning, Flint, or Frankenmuth (all part of the Saginaw River system) to hold one of these prehistoric youngsters and help restore this amazing native species. Details here: buff.ly/GT1bOCQ

Coastal communities panicked when record-high water levels ate away at bluffs, marinas, piers, and homes. But as the waters receded, momentum stalled for many shoreline protection policies, leaving coastal residents vulnerable to the next upswing: buff.ly/s4gWXWn h/t @bridgemi.com

#FoodieFriday Did you know that 90% of the seafood we eat in the United States is imported from other countries? The next time you look for fish at the grocery store, market, or restaurant, choose Mi Fresh Fish raised or caught right here in Michigan! freshfishfinder.org (1/2)

“Stronger extremes can disrupt ecosystems, threaten fisheries, degrade water quality, and stress coastal infrastructure like drinking water intakes and nuclear power plant cooling systems..." New UM SEAS research shows Great Lakes temps decisively on the rise:

If you can't beat 'em, let the dog eat 'em:

What's the secret to getting clear, eye-catching underwater photos? Kathy Johnson from @greatlakesnow.bsky.social shares some tips:

Can catch-and-release fishing affect the average size of smallmouth bass? Some Michigan researchers think so. Check out the science:

The travel wizards at @atlasobscura.com found some treasures on their road trip across Northern Michigan: buff.ly/3JpvBDB What are must-see stops on your Michigan road trip map?

Hop online for instant access to a free collection of digital Michigan Field Guides, full of insights into local wildlife, native plants, and outdoor adventures: buff.ly/1rTo1os This curated collection is available to thanks to a new partnership between the Library of Michigan and Michigan DNR.

Meet Jeff! Jeff is slated to present a 5-minute Lightning Talk during our session TOMORROW !! at @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social #AFS155 in San Antonio. Jeff will present on the consequences of poor science communication with the public during a dam removal project.