The Environmental Protection Agency plans to dredge 60,000 cubic yards of polluted sediment out of a canal that connects the Grand Calumet River in East Chicago to Lake Michigan. It’s part of a larger project to remove century-old industrial contaminants from the river.
Every year, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant takes local kids out for activities on the river for Grand Calumet River Stewardship Day. Caitie Nigrelli says since the EPA started removing polluted sediment out of the river in 2011, she’s seen wildlife in the area rebound — which has been great for the kids.
“Many of them got to see a bald eagle for their first time soaring over the river, and they got to see a flock of five or six great blue herons take off,” Nigrelli says.
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Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading outdoor programs, or developing community science initiatives, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant offers free, high-quality educational resources to support your work.
🔗 Dive into lesson plans, activities, and professional development opportunities: https://iiseagrant.org/education/
Empowering educators to connect learners with the Great Lakes and beyond. 🌎💧 #TeachingTuesday
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Great Lakes seafood is local, nutritious, and sustainably sourced.
Curious where to find it? Dedicated farmers and producers across the region are bringing fresh fish straight to their communities. By buying local, you’re supporting Great Lakes fishers and farmers.
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Stocking your garden pond or fish tank? The Sea Grant Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder website can help! Hardworking producers in your community have healthy, sustainable, clean, colorful fish ready for you.
Visit FreshFishFinder.org to find fresh fish raised in the Great Lakes region.
Stocking your garden pond or fish tank? The Sea Grant Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder website can help! Hardworking producers in your community have healthy, sustainable, clean, colorful fish ready for you.
Visit FreshFishFinder.org to find fresh fish raised in the Great Lakes region.
