Sea Grant Illinois-Indiana
Winthrop Harbor Buoy
This buoy is owned and operated by the University of Illinois and the Illinois State Geological Survey. LimnoTech, Inc. and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant play pivotal roles in helping deploy and support the buoy. The buoy was first deployed through a grant from NOAA. Continued funding support comes from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Coastal Management Program.
Most recent data are below. Additional data are displayed at the Great Lakes Observing System.
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Coming Soon! Get ready for Aquaponics: Farming Fish, Growing Greens, a new curriculum for 9-12 grades!
The program, developed by IISG to meet NGSS standards, uses water chemistry and biology to teach students about environmental science while exploring sustainable farming and fish cultivation through aquaponics. Students will gain valuable skills and knowledge that connect science to the real world.
Stay tuned for the launch in 2025—this is one you won’t want to miss!
Get notified when the curriculum becomes available at the link in bio.