2024 Highlights

Here is a sample of some Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant program highlights that reflect our work in research, outreach, and education. Through these efforts we address critical southern Lake Michigan region concerns by empowering decision-makers and residents alike with the latest scientific information.

Aster from Red Oak Rain GardenRain gardens capture stormwater runoff

 

 

 

 

Dripping Water Faucet

Water supply forecasts inform community planning

 

 

 

 

Rainbow Beach, IllinoisChicago beach sand data provides management insights

 

 

 

 

Chicago buoy being deployed

Lake Michigan buoys inform weather and fishing forecasts

 

 

 

 

Stock photo of weed pulling

Stewardship training informs and inspires volunteers

 

 

 

 

Tubs showing medicine disposal Collection programs dispose of unwanted medicines

 

 

 

 

Conservation officers looking at crayfish Illinois conservation officers learn to ID AIS

 

 

 

 

Boats on Chicago River Tracking provides insights into Chicago River fish

 

 

 

 

Fish entree

Eat Midwest Fish is a popular aquaculture resource

 

 

 

 

Student working with HydroLab Students experiment with real-world monitoring equipment

 

 

 

 

2024 Grad Scholar The scholars program enhances graduate student research

 

 

 

 

IISG intern Crystal Hall Summer interns gain real-world experience

 

 

 

 

 

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There’s still time to register! Educators are invited to join the Great Lakes Region Place-Based Education Institute starting this February and dive into hands-on strategies that connect students with their communities and local environments. Don’t miss this powerful professional learning opportunity!

Learn more & register at the link in bio.

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There’s still time to register! Educators are invited to join the Great Lakes Region Place-Based Education Institute starting this February and dive into hands-on strategies that connect students with their communities and local environments. Don’t miss this powerful professional learning opportunity!Learn more & register at the link in bio.

🎉 Congratulations to our IISG Knauss Fellowship finalists!
We’re proud to announce Anupama Chandroth (@iubloomington) and Laura Gray (@illinois1867) as Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s finalists for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship.

They’ll join a national cohort of 48 finalists placed in executive and legislative branch offices in Washington, D.C., contributing scientific expertise to federal decision-making on marine, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.

Full story at the link in bio.

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🎉 Congratulations to our IISG Knauss Fellowship finalists! We’re proud to announce Anupama Chandroth (@iubloomington) and Laura Gray (@illinois1867) as Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s finalists for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship.They’ll join a national cohort of 48 finalists placed in executive and legislative branch offices in Washington, D.C., contributing scientific expertise to federal decision-making on marine, coastal, and Great Lakes issues.Full story at the link in bio.

Ripple Effects is a collection of 8 activities for grades 6–12 that introduces students to aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes.

Through research, reporting, and role-playing games, students will:

✅ Explore how non-native species arrived
✅ Understand why they threaten native ecosystems
✅ Investigate their impact on the Great Lakes

Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and Great Lakes Literacy Principles, this curriculum is perfect for engaging students in real-world science and stewardship.

🔗 visit the link in bio to learn more

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Ripple Effects is a collection of 8 activities for grades 6–12 that introduces students to aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes.Through research, reporting, and role-playing games, students will:✅ Explore how non-native species arrived✅ Understand why they threaten native ecosystems✅ Investigate their impact on the Great LakesAligned with Next Generation Science Standards and Great Lakes Literacy Principles, this curriculum is perfect for engaging students in real-world science and stewardship.🔗 visit the link in bio to learn more