Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana
Buoys and Coastal Erosion
Related Projects
The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety Task Force helps swimmers, boaters, anglers, and others stay safe at the beach or on the water.
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant funds research on shoreline development.
The Illinois Sand Management Working Group is a network of regional partners collaborating on public shoreline management.
Key Partners
The Illinois and Indiana Department of Natural Resources Coastal Management Programs help manage Lake Michigan shorelines.
Partners who help with buoy maintenance, management, or deployment include:
Cary Troy Lab, Purdue University, Lyles School of Civil Engineering
Illinois State Geological Survey
U.S. Coast Guard Station Wilmette Harbor
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On November 2nd, a group of 9 Illinois and Indiana educators joined IISG and @Openlands to explore the incredible history of enslaved people`s use of the Great Lakes and environmental science in their quest for freedom. These educators received curriculum resources related to local areas of IL and participated in a field trip to the African American Heritage Water Trail and the Ton Farm, the former safe house site which is now the home of Chicago`s Finest Marina. Interested in learning more about the Great Lakes’ role in the Underground Railroad? Learn more at the link in bio.
On November 2nd, a group of 9 Illinois and Indiana educators joined IISG and @Openlands to explore the incredible history of enslaved people`s use of the Great Lakes and environmental science in their quest for freedom. These educators received curriculum resources related to local areas of IL and participated in a field trip to the African American Heritage Water Trail and the Ton Farm, the former safe house site which is now the home of Chicago`s Finest Marina. Interested in learning more about the Great Lakes’ role in the Underground Railroad? Learn more at the link in bio.