IISG will host series of Lake Michigan fisheries workshops in March 2020

Posted March 2nd, 2020 in Fisheries, News
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Interested in fishing? Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is hosting a series of Lake Michigan fisheries workshops in March. Anglers, charter captains, and lake enthusiasts are all invited to attend these free events. No registration is required. 

Michigan City, Indiana

When: Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 – 8:30pm CT

Where: City Hall, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360

Topics: Steelhead movement, predator diets, yellow perch populations, cisco and lake whitefish competition

Speakers: Benjamin Rook (USGS Great Lakes Science Center), Ben Breaker (Central Michigan University), Scott Koenigbauer (Purdue University), Jacob Sawecki (Michigan State University), Mitchell Zischke (Purdue University, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant)

Partners: City of Michigan City, United States Geological Survey, Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, Purdue University, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Chicago, Illinois

When: Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 – 8:30pm CT

Where: Chicago Maritime Museum, 1200 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Topics: Lake Michigan story map, yellow perch and sucker populations, trophy salmon and trout in Illinois

Speakers: Kristin TePas (University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant), Charlie Roswell (Illinois Natural History Survey), Scott Koenigbauer (Purdue University), Karen Murchie (Shedd Aquarium)

Partners: Chicago Maritime Museum, Illinois Natural History Survey, Shedd Aquarium, Purdue University, University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

When: Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 – 8:30pm CT

Where: Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club, 301 North Point Dr, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Topics: Trophy salmon and trout in Illinois, predator diets, yellow perch populations, Lake Michigan story map

Speakers: Kristin TePas (University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant), Charlie Roswell (Illinois Natural History Survey), Greg Byford (Michigan State University), Austin Happel (Shedd Aquarium)

Partners: Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club, Michigan State University, Shedd Aquarium, Illinois Natural History Survey, Purdue University, University of Illinois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

 

 

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is a part of University of Illinois Extension and Purdue Extension.

 

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Celebrate Earth Day with freshwater science and good conversation! Join Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the Northwestern Center for Water, Loyola University researcher Tim Hoellein, and IISG’s Sarah Zack for Science Sips: Trash Talk about Chicago Waterways. Learn what research reveals about litter and trash in Lake Michigan and Chicago waterways and what we can do to help.
Plus, enjoy Great Lakes trivia games!

📅 April 22, 2026
⏰ 7–9 PM
📍 Sketchbook Brewing Company, Evanston Tap Room

Come curious and ready to test your Great Lakes knowledge!

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Celebrate Earth Day with freshwater science and good conversation! Join Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the Northwestern Center for Water, Loyola University researcher Tim Hoellein, and IISG’s Sarah Zack for Science Sips: Trash Talk about Chicago Waterways. Learn what research reveals about litter and trash in Lake Michigan and Chicago waterways and what we can do to help.Plus, enjoy Great Lakes trivia games!📅 April 22, 2026⏰ 7–9 PM📍 Sketchbook Brewing Company, Evanston Tap RoomCome curious and ready to test your Great Lakes knowledge!

Looking for a fun way to teach about marine debris? Check out Me and Debry, which is a whimsical, 30‑minute, audience‑participation play created for @UWiscSeaGrant. It helps students explore what marine debris is, why it matters, and how we can make a difference in the Great Lakes.

The full script (English) and participation scripts (English, Spanish, and Hmong) are free to use, along with marketing materials for performances.

Bring learning to life and start a conversation about litter in our waters!

Check it out at the link in bio.

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Looking for a fun way to teach about marine debris? Check out Me and Debry, which is a whimsical, 30‑minute, audience‑participation play created for @UWiscSeaGrant. It helps students explore what marine debris is, why it matters, and how we can make a difference in the Great Lakes.The full script (English) and participation scripts (English, Spanish, and Hmong) are free to use, along with marketing materials for performances.Bring learning to life and start a conversation about litter in our waters!Check it out at the link in bio.#TeachingTuesday

Do you work or live along the Great Lakes coasts? Watch our newly released video series collection, containing several short videos that overview the range of coastal protection options in the Great Lakes, including:

- Natural processes in the Great Lakes
- Hard coastal protection structures and how they interact with/alter natural processes
- Nature-based coastal solutions in the Great Lakes, ranging from green to gray approaches

Find our two new video series at the link in bio.

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Do you work or live along the Great Lakes coasts? Watch our newly released video series collection, containing several short videos that overview the range of coastal protection options in the Great Lakes, including:- Natural processes in the Great Lakes- Hard coastal protection structures and how they interact with/alter natural processes- Nature-based coastal solutions in the Great Lakes, ranging from green to gray approachesFind our two new video series at the link in bio.