IISG’s Laura Kammin was recognized for the creation of our proper medicine disposal website UnwantedMeds.org. Working with Jane Scherer at the University of Illinois’ Extension program, Laura created the website and blog, providing valuable information about the dangers that improper medicine disposal can pose to the environment, steps that people can take to prevent medicines from getting into the wrong hands or contaminating the environment, and information about local take-back events and collection programs.
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Recent News
- Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant seeks proposals for Seed Grant research projects in southern Lake Michigan
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Diana Alejandra Narvaez
- Sea Grant research helps inform communities and their residents about PFAS risks
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Tianle Duan
- Sea Grant Chats: Our buoys prove to be a popular resource
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What does a career in natural resources look like?
This month, a group of 4-H youth joined us at Martell Forest to find out! From tree climbing and birding to creating scent traps and dissecting owl pellets, participants spent three days exploring the many ways people work with and protect our natural resources.
Thanks to everyone who joined us! We can’t wait to see where your adventures take you next!
What does it mean to be Great Lakes literate?
It’s understanding how the Great Lakes shape your life and how your choices impact the lakes.
To be Great Lakes literate is to understand, communicate, and care for these special freshwater resources. 💙
Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy by visiting the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s website at the link in bio.
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Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant!
Got a research idea for southern Lake Michigan?
IISG’s 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition is open. Up to $150,000 total funding for pilot studies that could become your next big project.
💵 $10,000 to $50,000 per project
⏰ Applications due August 17, 2026
Two info webinars coming up: July 2 and July 21.
🔗 Full details at the link in bio.

