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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Join the 2026 Great Lakes BioBlitz! 🌎🦋📸
Starting Earth Day, educators, students, youth groups, and families are invited to help document biodiversity across the Great Lakes region using iNaturalist. A kick-off webinar is scheduled for April 16th at 2 pm CT.
Participate anytime during the four‑week event. Snap photos, make observations, and contribute to real conservation data while getting students outside and engaged with nature.

Learn more and get ready to explore: https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/annual-great-lakes-bioblitz/2026

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Join the 2026 Great Lakes BioBlitz! 🌎🦋📸Starting Earth Day, educators, students, youth groups, and families are invited to help document biodiversity across the Great Lakes region using iNaturalist. A kick-off webinar is scheduled for April 16th at 2 pm CT.Participate anytime during the four‑week event. Snap photos, make observations, and contribute to real conservation data while getting students outside and engaged with nature. Learn more and get ready to explore: https://sites.google.com/wisc.edu/annual-great-lakes-bioblitz/2026 #TeachingTuesday#GreatLakes

Don’t miss out! Join us for a deep dive into the latest Lake Michigan fisheries science.

Topics will include:
-Reef restoration impacts on aquatic and fish species
-Wild reproduction rates for salmon and trout species from the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program
-Fisheries update from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Learn more & register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86eBlPnbjdm7pPg

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Don’t miss out! Join us for a deep dive into the latest Lake Michigan fisheries science.Topics will include:-Reef restoration impacts on aquatic and fish species-Wild reproduction rates for salmon and trout species from the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program-Fisheries update from the Illinois Department of Natural ResourcesLearn more & register: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86eBlPnbjdm7pPg