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# Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

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- [Newsroom](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/) - News and posts of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant supports Great Lakes and Lake Champlain region PFAS research](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-supports-great-lakes-pfas-research/) - Chances are good that you've heard the term "PFAS" in the news, including that they are "forever chemicals" found at airports and military sites but also in everyday household items like pots and pans, makeup and drinking water. While scientists know that PFAS are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have very strong bonds that allow them
- [Purdue Extension to connect underserved communities with energy and environmental funding](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-extension-to-connect-underserved-communities-with-funding-for-energy-and-environmental-improvements/) - Purdue Extension—in partnership with the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCRD), Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD)—have been selected to support a multi-state effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for energy and environmental improvement efforts. The University of Minnesota will lead the effort as
- [Educators to learn from scientists and Sea Grant aboard ship on Lake Ontario](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-to-learn-from-scientists-and-sea-grant-aboard-ship-on-lake-ontario/) - 15 Teachers, 5 Great Lakes States, 1 Week on EPA Research Vessel Lake Guardian Fifteen educators from five states along the Great Lakes will become scientists during the 2023 Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Ontario aboard the Lake Guardian, the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) research vessel. This unique workshop hosted by
- [A big welcome to Dan Walker!](https://iiseagrant.org/a-big-welcome-dan-walker/) - Daniel Walker is IISG’s new community planning extension specialist located in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. He will collaborate with Purdue Extension staffers, community leaders, stakeholders, and interest group representatives in the Great Lakes region through programs that combine research-based tools with community planning to help determine and achieve the
- [Lake Michigan fisheries workshop brings anglers and researchers together](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-fisheries-workshop-brings-anglers-and-researchers-together/) - The first of hopefully many recreational fishing workshops brought together more than 40 researchers, managers, stakeholders, and anglers last week to Hammond Marina in Indiana to learn about food web research, updates on fisheries, and ongoing monitoring in southern Lake Michigan. Mitchell Zischke, IISG research and extension fishery specialist, organized the event. "I have presented research at
- [Asian Carp Marketing Summit proceedings details expert discussions](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-marketing-summit-proceedings-details-expert-discussions/) - Even though Asian carp is considered a nuisance by many in the Great Lakes and Mississippi regions, these fish have been a popular food in China for thousands of years. Because of this fact, experts who took part in Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Asian Carp Marketing Summit (ACMS) have proposed that the invasive species be exported
- [Kwamena Quagrainie receives Fulbright Specialist award to Ghana](https://iiseagrant.org/kwamena-quagrainie-receives-fulbright-specialist-award-to-ghana/) - The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced earlier this year that Kwamena Quagrainie of Purdue University received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. Through April and May of 2023, Dr. Quagrainie completed a project at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, training faculty and graduate students about the economics of
- [Indiana science teacher chosen to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Superior](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-science-teacher-chosen-to-join-sea-grant-aboard-epas-research-vessel-on-lake-superior/) - Tabby McLain, an educator from Indiana, will join Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) staff and Great Lakes scientists to work aboard an EPA research vessel for a week and bring Great Lakes knowledge and information back to her classroom! The expedition is July 7-13, 2026. McLain teaches 6th-grade and 7th-grade science at Eman Schools in
- [Illinois educators chosen to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Superior](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-educators-chosen-to-join-sea-grant-aboard-epas-research-vessel-on-lake-superior/) - Three educators from Illinois will join Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) staff and Great Lakes scientists to work aboard an EPA research vessel for a week and bring Great Lakes knowledge and information back to their classrooms! The expedition is July 7-13, 2026. The Illinois-based educators are: Brian Hayes, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology teacher
- [Apply now for the 2027 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/apply-now-for-the-2027-sea-grant-knauss-fellowship/) - The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience for graduate students with an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. Located in Washington, D.C., this one-year fellowship is open to U.S. citizens, U.S Lawful Permanent Residents, or dual nationals with at least
- [Meet our grad student scholars: Les Warren](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-les-warren/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Les Warren is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Forestry and Natural
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant seeks proposals for Seed Grant research projects in southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-seeks-proposals-for-seed-grant-research-projects-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program (IISG) is accepting proposals for its 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition, which will provide funding for pilot studies and initial investigations that can serve as the foundation for larger future research proposals. IISG anticipates awarding a total of $150,000 to support three to six projects focused on southern Lake
- [In the News: Climate change threatens drinking water quality across the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-climate-change-threatens-drinking-water-quality-across-the-great-lakes/) - Lake levels continue to be above average and reaching near-record highs across the Great Lakes basin, causing problems with coastal erosion, flooding, infrastructure damage and economic loss. In addition to increasing lake levels and more nutrient runoff from stronger storms, the region is also experiencing warming weather and therefore warmer waters. Research points to climate
- [New video series highlights five revitalized Great Lakes Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-series-highlights-five-revitalized-great-lakes-areas-of-concern/) - Many Great Lakes communities that have carried the burden of legacy pollution for decades have an opportunity for a new lease on life when local waterways are finally cleaned up. A new video series features five cities along waterways deemed Areas of Concern (AOCs) that are in various stages of the cleanup process and are
- [IISG and Brady STEM Academy learn from each other](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-and-brady-stem-academy-learn-from-each-other/) - St. Elmo Brady STEM Academy welcomed two IISG specialists to their roster of teachers recently. Climate Specialist Molly Woloszyn and Education Coordinator Terri Hallesy carried on in the spirit of the academy by sharing their expertise with underrepresented fourth- and fifth-grade students in the Champaign, Illinois area. The program was developed in 2013 by Ricky
- [Non-native weatherfish are present in Roxana Marsh](https://iiseagrant.org/non-native-weatherfish-are-discovered-in-roxana-marsh/) - Weatherfish, known in scientific circles as Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, were spotted in the recently restored Indiana wetland, Roxana Marsh, by researchers from the University of Notre Dame. PhD candidate Katherine O’Reilly, who led the team that confirmed the weatherfish finding, was at the marsh in 2015 for an IISG-funded project evaluating how coastal wetlands around Lake Michigan support the nearshore
- [UpClose: A toxicologist investigates pesticides in urban waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/upclose-a-toxicologist-investigates-pesticides-in-urban-waterways/) - What happens when a canary in the coal mine can no longer be trusted to sound the alarm? Environmental chemist Michael Lydy answers this question in the latest edition of UpClose. Lydy and his team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are in the early stages of a three-year study examining the prevalence of pyrethroid insecticide
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Diana Alejandra Narvaez](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-diana-alejandra-narvaez/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Diana Alejandra Narvaez is a PhD student at Purdue University in the School of Engineering Technology working with
- [Sea Grant research helps inform communities and their residents about PFAS risks](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-research-helps-inform-communities-and-their-residents-about-pfas-risks/) - After years of use in many products around our homes, PFAS, known as forever chemicals, have now been found throughout our environment, especially in water bodies. While we are starting to understand the extent of their presence and some potential impacts, it isn't clear how informed the public is and what the risks actually are
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Tianle Duan](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-tianle-dual-2/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Tianle Duan is a third-year PhD student in the Bowen School of Construction at Purdue University. His research
- [Sea Grant Chats: Our buoys prove to be a popular resource](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-chats-our-buoys-prove-to-be-a-popular-resource/) - Welcome to the latest edition of Sea Grant Chats. At IISG, spring is buoy deployment season. To celebrate, Renie Miles and I sat down with Les Warren our buoy specialist who is a busy man this time of year. We discussed what makes the buoys so popular with the public and how important they’ve become
- [22 Ways to Prevent Pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/22-ways-to-prevent-pollution/) - Let your love of the Great Lakes have an impact. Challenge yourself to try something new to prevent pollution in Lake Michigan and beyond. All 22 actions won’t work for everyone, but taking one action can make a difference. Follow @GreatLakesP2 and #P2Tuesday on Twitter for more pollution prevention inspiration. At home and work Properly
- [Fun, games, learning, and medicine collection take place at  Wabash River Festival](https://iiseagrant.org/fun-games-learning-and-medicine-collection-take-place-at-wabash-river-festival/) - A festival might seem like an unlikely place to find a medicine collection event. But on July 9th, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the West Lafayette Police Department hosted a medicine collection event at Wabash Riverfest in Tapawingo Park, West Lafayette, Indiana. “An event like Riverfest is a fun way to educate people about steps they
- [Fun and games lead to learning at the Clean Water Celebration](https://iiseagrant.org/fun-and-games-lead-to-learning-at-the-clean-water-celebration/) - The Clean Water Celebration 2011 in Gary, Indiana on Saturday, September 3 offered an opportunity for IISG’s Leslie Dorworth and Carolyn Foley to talk with visitors about what they can do to reduce unwanted inputs into waterways. However, this was not a dry lesson--learning took place by playing the Watershed Game, which was developed by
- [Students Learn about Coastal Issues in the Pacific Northwest from Sea Grant Specialists](https://iiseagrant.org/students-learn-about-coastal-issues-in-the-pacific-northwest-from-sea-grant-specialists/) - Bill Hanshumaker of the Hatfield Marine Science Center and Oregon Sea Grant explains aquaculture research being conducted at the facility. Each year, natural resource students from Purdue University, North Carolina State University, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences come together to learn about sustainable use of natural resources in some part of the
- [Early data from Michigan City buoy helps scientists, anglers, and boaters](https://iiseagrant.org/early-data-from-michigan-city-buoy-helps-scientists-anglers-and-boaters/) - The research buoy launched off the coast of Michigan City, IN earlier this fall has been brought inland for winter, but will return to the water next spring for its first full season monitoring environmental conditions in Lake Michigan’s nearshore waters. It has been less than two months since the buoy began feeding real-time data
- [Nearshore buoy wraps up another successful season of Lake Michigan data collection](https://iiseagrant.org/nearshore-buoy-wraps-up-another-successful-season-of-lake-michigan-data-collection/) - The Michigan City real-time monitoring buoy, jointly owned and operated by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Purdue University Department of Civil Engineering, is out of the water for the 2013 season. This year, the buoy was deployed for 154 days, reporting data every 10 minutes around-the-clock. Over 3,400 people visited the buoy website during deployment,
- [Work continues on unraveling the Lake Michigan food web](https://iiseagrant.org/work-continues-on-unraveling-the-lake-michigan-food-web/) - Research into the Lake Michigan food web has increased in the last decade, but there are still a lot of questions—exactly what is eating what, and how is that dynamic affected by environmental changes? To find answers to these and other questions, researchers from federal and state agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations will come together
- [The buoys take the winter off for some well-deserved pampering](https://iiseagrant.org/the-buoys-take-the-winter-off-for-some-well-deserved-pampering/) - Every year as winter approaches, the Michigan City and Wilmette buoys are taken out of Lake Michigan. So we were wondering, what happens to them? Where do they go? The best people to tell us about the off-season lives of the buoys are the individuals who work the closest with them — IISG Assistant Research
- [IISG "Hooks" IAGLR leadership](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-hooks-iaglr-leadership/) - IISG Associate Director of Research Tomas Höök has been elected president of the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) for the 2016-2017 term. IAGLR, which got its start in the 1950s, is an organization made up of scientists conducting research of large lakes throughout the world. Höök, currently the vice president, has been member of the
- [Congratulations IAGLR student award winners!](https://iiseagrant.org/congratulations-iaglr-student-award-winners/) - Three Purdue University students working with IISG researchers took home awards at this year's IAGLR conference in Guelph, Ontario. JGLR/Elsevier Early Career Scientist Award went to Jonah Withers, Purdue University, for his article “Diets and growth potential of early stage larval yellow perch and alewife in a nearshore region of southeastern Lake Michigan,” in the Journal of
- [Yeah buoy! #SciComm in the age of social media](https://iiseagrant.org/yeah-buoy-scicomm-in-the-age-of-social-media/) - The first thing IISG Assistant Research Coordinator Carolyn Foley does each morning is feed her kids. Then, while toast is toasting or oatmeal is warming up, she checks the IISG real-time buoys. “Jayson Beugly, Angela Archer, and I all monitor the buoys to make sure they’re transmitting OK,” Foley said. “But I also look for
- [Two Yellow Buoys sits for an interview with the Big Ten Network](https://iiseagrant.org/big-ten-network-interviews-the-two-yellow-buoys/) - This story originally appeared on the Big Ten Network's website, btn.com. Lake Michigan contains approximately six quadrillion gallons of water. Monitoring the weather and lake conditions isn’t just a big job, it’s a potentially dangerous one for humans. Luckily, we have buoys for that. Specifically, number 45170 located off the coast of Michigan City, Indiana
- [2016: IISG has another year to be proud of](https://iiseagrant.org/2016-iisg-has-another-year-to-be-proud-of/) - This is a tough year to single out just a handful of stories that made an impact. Researchers, specialists, partners, stakeholders all played an important part in making 2016 the best collaborative, communicative, cooperative, and adventurous year to date! So here goes… Peoria stormwater issue reaches a tipping point Armed with the powerful webtool Tipping
- [The key to round goby diet is location, location, location](https://iiseagrant.org/the-key-to-round-goby-diet-is-location-location-location/) - This story appears in Lake Michigan nearshore food web: Charting new waters, a new publication created by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Wisconsin Sea Grant. Round gobies have become big players in the Lake Michigan food web. A small but invasive fish, their success may be due to being masters of survival. More specifically, they make
- [Buoy lovers donate to keep life-saving weather data afloat](https://iiseagrant.org/buoy-lovers-donate-to-keep-life-saving-weather-data-afloat/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is proud to support two real-time monitoring buoys in southern Lake Michigan, one located just north of Michigan City, Indiana and the other near Wilmette Harbor, Illinois. Recently, users have started pitching in with donations to help keep the buoys afloat. The buoy program started when a Purdue researcher pointed out that
- [Two Yellow Buoys is now an award-winning Twitter feed](https://iiseagrant.org/two-yellow-buoys-is-an-award-winning-twitter-feed/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s two Lake Michigan real-time monitoring buoys know that they’re popular. And if you follow the Twitter account, @TwoYellowBuoys, they’ll tell you so. Part of this popularity may be because the buoys are festive. In addition to decking themselves out for holidays. 4th of July #Happy4th to all you #LakeMichigan lovers!!! pic.twitter.com/UgQ8QsAoRA
- [Analysis: Most microplastic harm done at lowest levels of food web](https://iiseagrant.org/analysis-most-microplastic-harm-done-at-lowest-levels-of-food-web/) - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University scientists led a comprehensive analysis of research concerning the effects of microplastics on aquatic life, with the results showing widely different impacts among different types of animals. Strong negative effects were particularly apparent for small animals, such as larval fish and zooplankton, a source of food for many species,
- [Climate change poses uncertain future for Indiana's aquatic habitats](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-change-poses-uncertain-future-for-indianas-aquatic-habitats/) - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Indiana’s average air temperatures are expected to rise by as much as 6 degrees Fahrenheit by mid-century, warming and reducing wintertime ice cover on the state’s lakes, streams, and rivers. At the same time, increases in winter and spring rainfall will likely wash more nutrients from farm fields into those water
- [Funds available to support collaborative research on Lake Michigan coastal dynamics](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-collaborative-research-coastal-dynamics/) - The Lake Michigan Sea Grant programs, including Wisconsin Sea Grant, Michigan Sea Grant and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, seek integrated proposals to better understand coastal hydrodynamics and nearshore sediment transport processes on Lake Michigan, to help effectively communicate this information to promote sustainable shore protection, and to increase the integrity of beaches and stabilize bluffs. The
- [Coordinated Lake Michigan research focused on key management questions](https://iiseagrant.org/coordinated-lake-michigan-research-focused-on-key-management-questions/) - Every five years, Lake Michigan is the focus of intense research and monitoring when scientists come together to answer critical questions and fill information gaps. A report summarizing the results of the 2015 data collection on the lake is now available. Each year since 2002, through the Cooperative Science Monitoring Initiative (CSMI), multiple federal, state,
- [Accepting applications for new IISG Faculty Scholars Program](https://iiseagrant.org/accepting-applications-for-new-iisg-faculty-scholars-program/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program (IISG) Faculty Scholars Program is a professional networking and development opportunity to support faculty from institutes of higher learning in Illinois and Indiana who wish to develop extension, education or communication capacities related to their scholarly interests. Applicants can request up to $12,000 to support activities that further the IISG mission to empower southern Lake Michigan communities to secure a
- [CSMI scientists join resource managers to focus on 2020 Lake Michigan field year](https://iiseagrant.org/csmi-scientists-join-resource-managers-to-focus-on-2020-lake-michigan-field-year/) - In 2020, Lake Michigan will be the focus of intense research and monitoring through the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI), which brings together federal, state and university scientists each year on one of the Great Lakes. In preparation for Lake Michigan’s next field year, scientists, resource managers and others came together in Milwaukee last
- [Aquaculture funding opportunities available](https://iiseagrant.org/aquaculture-funding-opportunities-available/) - The National Sea Grant Office has announced three separate funding opportunities for aquaculture projects.
- [New podcast series: Teach Me About the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/new-podcast-series-teach-me-about-the-great-lakes/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Dr. Stuart Carlton has started a new monthly podcast called “Teach Me About the Great Lakes.” The purpose of the podcast is to help Carlton—a social scientist who grew up in the South near the Gulf of Mexico—learn about the biology, ecology and natural history of the Great Lakes. “In my two
- [Now accepting applications for Sea Grant Scholars](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-scholars-2020/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is accepting applications for its second cohort of Sea Grant Scholars, our innovative professional networking and development program for college and university faculty in Illinois and Indiana. The purpose of the Sea Grant Scholars program is to help develop a community of researchers working on critical issues related to Lake Michigan
- [Anglers and other lake enthusiasts can explore Lake Michigan’s health status online](https://iiseagrant.org/anglers-and-other-lake-enthusiasts-can-explore-lake-michigans-health-status-online/) - Lake Michigan gets regular health checkups, but like many people, it sometimes needs special monitoring or scanning to get to the bottom of symptoms or concerns. The latest results from some of these tests and evaluations are now available in an Environmental Systems Research Institute Story Map, Lake Michigan Health: A Deeper Dive. The Cooperative
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant announces funding for five new research projects](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-announces-funding-for-five-new-research-projects/) - As part of its mission to serve the communities of southern Lake Michigan and beyond, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) funds innovative research. Starting next month, five researchers will lead new projects to learn more about green infrastructure, aquatic invasions, aquaculture, contaminants in fish, and shoreline erosion. Green Infrastructure Cities with heavy snowfall implement ways to
- [Funding opportunities for aquaculture and American lobster research](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-opportunities-aquaculture-and-american-lobster/) - The National Sea Grant Office periodically requests proposals for research and outreach projects in topics of regional and national importance. Competitions have recently opened for research to address economic and market needs of the aquaculture industry in the United States and for research to address critical gaps in knowledge about how the American lobster is impacted
- [Michigan City buoy offline for repairs](https://iiseagrant.org/mc-buoy-damaged-2020/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s oldest Lake Michigan real-time monitoring buoy was badly damaged in August 2020. The buoy—which is moored 3.5 miles off Michigan City, Indiana, in about 64 feet of water—lost multiple solar panels as well as wind, air temperature and barometric pressure sensors, and suffered a broken mast. “We knew something was wrong because
- [Sea Grant-supported research publications have local to global impact](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-research-publications-have-local-to-global-impact/) - Sea Grant-supported research is consistently published in high quality journals and is highly cited in local, regional and international publications, according to a recent study. This assessment of over 6,500 peer-reviewed publications from 2001-2015 also shows that while Sea Grant research projects typically address local issues, the work is often cited well beyond that, in
- [Funding opportunity available for research to be completed in 2022-23](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-opportunity-available-for-research-to-be-completed-in-2022-23/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program (IISG) anticipates having $800,000 to invest in promising research projects relevant to southern Lake Michigan and surrounding coastal communities in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. Work is to be completed in the 2022-23 biennium. Work can be conducted outside of the geographic area outlined above provided applicants make a
- [Wrapping up a difficult year, IISG is focused on the hope of 2021](https://iiseagrant.org/wrapping-up-a-difficult-year-iisg-is-focused-on-the-hope-of-2021/) - As 2020 comes to an end, we say good-bye to a long and challenging year, to say the least. We’ve all coped with changes and losses, large and small, as we’ve lived through this pandemic. Like everyone, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has worked to adapt. We’ve also sought out ways to provide support for our
- [IISG staff members win outreach and communication awards](https://iiseagrant.org/awards-2020/) - While 2020 has been challenging in many ways, our Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) team has had silver linings in the form of awards that honor the hard work they put into their jobs each and every year. See below for several awards that celebrate the dedication our staff members put into communicating the latest science
- [IISG invites applications for faculty and graduate scholars programs](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-invites-applications-for-faculty-and-graduate-scholars-programs/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is now accepting applications for the IISG Scholars programs. These are professional networking and development opportunities for faculty and graduate students from higher learning institutions in Illinois and Indiana who wish to develop extension, education or communication capacities related to their scholarly interests. Awards are issued for one year, and activities
- [New IISG faculty and graduate student scholars move forward with Great Lakes region research](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-faculty-and-graduate-student-scholars-move-forward-with-great-lakes-region-research/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces support for nine new research projects through the Sea Grant Scholars program. The scholars program helps develop a community of scientists to work on critical issues related to Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes region through funding and other opportunities for one year. This is the third cohort of IISG faculty
- [Lake Michigan coastline erosion research brings in new data and diplomacy](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-coastline-erosion-research-brings-in-new-data-and-diplomacy/) - The record high Lake Michigan water levels in 2020 were even more dramatic if you consider that the lake had near record low levels as recent as 2013. “That’s a lot of pressure on the shoreline,” said Cary Troy, Purdue University civil engineer. “There's really no precedent in terms of ocean coastlines for what the
- [Research in the time of COVID: How scientists adapted to the pandemic](https://iiseagrant.org/research-in-the-time-of-covid-how-scientists-adapted-to-a-worldwide-pandemic/) - Scientists must always be ready to adapt to changing circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic presented new, completely unforeseen challenges. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) funded researchers persevered through stay-at-home orders, social distancing guidelines and the threat of severe illness to further, and even enhance, their original projects. Many of these scientists are affiliated with more than
- [IISG faculty scholars experiment with sustainable concrete solutions](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-faculty-scholars-experiment-with-sustainable-concrete-solutions/) - It takes a lot of energy to make concrete—in fact, the process accounts for 8% of all carbon emissions. Making and installing concrete can also be a drain on limited natural resources. To address this, two Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant faculty scholars explored different ideas that might help make concrete more environmentally friendly. Sundeep Inti, a
- [Remote sensing data provides a bigger picture for monitoring restored wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/remote-sensing-data-provides-a-bigger-picture-in-monitoring-restored-wetlands/) - Every day, remote sensing is used to collect data about any number of on-the-ground conditions in environments all around the world. An Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant faculty scholar is studying how this rich data set can be used to help better monitor and manage restored wetlands. In Illinois, for example, 90% of wetlands that once covered
- [Scientists rally to collect data after Lake Michigan CSMI sampling year delayed to 2021](https://iiseagrant.org/scientists-rally-to-collect-data-after-lake-michigan-csmi-sampling-year-delayed-to-2021/) - CSMI, or the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative, is an internationally-supported endeavor to collect and process data about the Great Lakes. Each year, scientists study a different Laurentian Great Lake. They spend up to a month on ships for their research, and to work together to answer broad questions about the health of the lake,
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Jordan Holtswarth-Hartman](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-jordan-holtswarth-hartman/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student opportunities for funding, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Jordan Holtswarth-Hartman is a PhD student in Natural Resources and Environmental
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Alexandra (Ali) Touloupas](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-alexandra-ali-touloupas/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Alexandra (Ali) Touloupas is a master's student in Plant Biology and Conservation joint
- [IISG invites applications for faculty and graduate scholars programs](https://iiseagrant.org/apply-for-scholars-program-2022/) - One of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's (IISG) long-term goals is to help build a community of researchers and outreach professionals focused on critically important Lake Michigan issues. The IISG Scholars programs are designed to help build this community by introducing researchers to the issues and the stakeholders affected by them. In addition, the programs are intended
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Victor Schultz](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-victor-schultz/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Victor Schultz is a recent graduate of the Van Meter Ecohydrology lab at
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Arunim Bhattacharya](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-arunim-bhattacharya/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Arunim Bhattacharya is a doctoral student in the Emergent & Autonomous Systems Laboratory
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Alexis Arias](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-alexis-arias/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Alexis Arias is a doctoral student in the College of Architecture at the Illinois
- [New IISG research projects will address coastal concerns and recruit young scientists](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-research-projects-will-study-coastal-concerns-and-recruit-young-scientists/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) will award $892,000 to 14 research projects in 2022. Five projects are already underway and will inform decision making for some of the region’s pressing coastal issues, including protecting shorelines, improving aquaculture, and preventing drownings. Several projects will recruit youth to engage in research, opening up opportunities and potentially inspiring tomorrow's
- [Research Q&A with Katey Strailey: How stream restoration structures affect fish](https://iiseagrant.org/research-strailey-stream-restoration-structures/) - In this abbreviated interview, Research Coordinator Carolyn Foley and Communication Associate Sarah Gediman ask doctoral candidate Katey Strailey about her Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant-funded work. A researcher in the River and Landscape Systems Research Group at University of Illinois, Strailey is looking at how restoration structures in streams change turbulence, or flow of water, and what
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Shuyu Chang](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-shuyu-chang/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is an article series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Shuyu Chang, a member of the inaugural Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant graduate student
- [IISG invites applications for faculty and graduate scholars programs](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-invites-applications-for-faculty-and-graduate-scholars-programs-2023/) - One of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's (IISG) long-term goals is to help build a community of researchers and outreach professionals focused on critically important Lake Michigan issues. The IISG Scholars programs are designed to help build this community by introducing researchers to the issues and the individuals, organizations, and communities that are affected by them. In
- [Funding opportunity open for 2024-25 research projects](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-opportunity-available-for-research-to-be-completed-in-2024-25/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program (IISG) anticipates having $800,000 to invest in promising research projects relevant to southern Lake Michigan and surrounding coastal communities in northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. Work is to be completed in the 2024-25 biennium. Work can be conducted outside of the geographic area outlined above provided applicants make a
- [Invasive carp barriers may not stop invertebrates moving between Chicago waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-carp-barriers-may-not-slow-down-invertebrates-moving-between-chicago-waterways/) - The largest electric barrier system in the world is in the Chicago River waterways—it’s there to prevent the spread of invasive carp from the Illinois River into the Great Lakes. But many other invaders, such as invertebrates, may not be impacted by barrier technology as they move between these watersheds, according to a recent Illinois-Indiana
- [Meet Our Grad Student Scholars: Brooke Karasch](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-brooke-karasch/) - “Meet Our Grad Student Scholars” is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Brooke Karasch is a doctoral student in the Environmental Sciences Program at Ball State
- [Funding available to support social and economic research on PFAS in the Great Lakes region](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-available-to-support-research-on-social-and-economic-impacts-of-pfas-in-the-great-lakes-and-lake-champlain-regions/) - Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a suite of hundreds-to-thousands of manufactured “forever chemicals” that are persistent in nature and toxic to many organisms. Additional chemical precursors, metabolites, or degradates to PFAS and related substances exist in nature and have potential to be toxic to many organisms. While much remains to be learned about the
- [Study finds PFAS in all tested Lake Michigan sportfish and their prey](https://iiseagrant.org/study-finds-pfas-in-all-tested-lake-michigan-sportfish-and-their-prey/) - When it comes to PFAS, scientists have found these “forever chemicals” in soil, water and air in sites around the country and the world. Now, researchers have found PFAS in every Lake Michigan fish they sampled and a particularly toxic form of PFAS in most of the lake’s sportfish. PFAS is short for per- and
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Emma Donnelly](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-emma-donnelly/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Emma Donnelly is a master’s student in the School of Environmental Sustainability at
- [Meet our grad student scholars: Colleen O'Brien](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-colleen-obrien/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Colleen O'Brien is a doctoral student in the McCormick School of Engineering at
- [Meet our grad student scholars: Jin Yi (Jeanie) Tan](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-jin-yi-tan/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the graduate students doing research funded by the IISG scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit our Fellowships & Scholarships page. Jin Yi (Jeanie) Tan is a second-year student in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctoral
- [IISG invites applications for the 2024 Graduate Student Scholars Program](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-invites-applications-for-the-2024-graduate-scholars-program/) - NEW DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS is April 8, 2024 (as of February 12, 2024) One of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) long-term goals is to help build a community of researchers and outreach professionals focused on critically important Lake Michigan issues. The IISG Scholars programs are designed to help build this community by introducing researchers to
- [IISG finds new approaches to help communities and others make informed decisions](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-finds-new-approaches-to-help-communities-and-others-make-informed-decisions/) - This spring, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is sharing opportunities to further research, engage audiences with new information, and bring experts together to share knowledge and set new goals. The 2024 Graduate Student Scholars program is ramping up, with the program open to graduate students from institutes of higher learning in Illinois and Indiana. Applicants can
- [IISG accepting applications for 2025 Graduate Scholars](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-accepting-applications-for-2025-graduate-scholars/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Scholars program announces a new funding opportunity for graduate students interested in developing extension, education or communication capacities relating to their scholarly interests. The program supports one of IISG’s long-term goals to build a community of researchers and outreach professionals with a focus on solving critically important Lake Michigan issues.
- [Tomas Höök signing off as Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant director this summer](https://iiseagrant.org/tomas-hook-signing-off-as-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-director-this-summer/) - This is my last Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Director's Blog post before I sign off as the program's director. On July 14, I'm moving over to become the Head of Purdue's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR). I'm very happy to share that IISG's assistant director, Dr. Stuart Carlton, will be taking over as director
- [IISG Research Coordinator Carolyn Foley wins Purdue FNR service award](https://iiseagrant.org/carolyn-foley-wins-service-award/) - Carolyn Foley, research coordinator for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), received the Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) 2023 Outstanding Administrative/Professional Staff Member Award. Foley was recognized for her leadership, resourcefulness and selfless contributions to FNR and IISG, as well as for her diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts for both organizations. Foley has served
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Yuanxin Song](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-yuanxin-song/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Yuanxin Song is a PhD student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where her research focuses on nutrient
- [Chicago Comic Con proves a great venue for sharing Lake Michigan science](https://iiseagrant.org/chicago-comic-con-proves-a-great-venue-for-sharing-lake-michigan-science/) - At the recent Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo weekend event, where costumes, celebrities, and fandom ruled the day, many people were drawn to a booth with a giant postcard-like sign that said “Greetings from Lake Michigan.” There, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) engaged over 1,200 people of all ages with games, challenges and information about the
- [Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy team wins award for excellence](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy-team-wins-award-for-excellence/) - The Illinois Water Resources Center (IWRC) and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) are pleased to be among the group of researchers and outreach professional to receive the 2016 Team Award for Excellence from the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Science. The award recognizes the team’s ongoing collaboration on the Illinois Nutrient Loss
- [Climate change may be a key driver in managing nutrient pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-change-may-be-a-key-driver-in-managing-nutrient-pollution/) - Nutrients that flow into lakes and streams from urban and rural environments are a key cause of algal blooms, which can then crash into low-oxygen ‘dead zones.’ In fact, Illinois, with its many acres of farmland and its major municipalities, is a key contributor to nutrient pollution in the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers at the
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Dohyung Bang](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-dohyung-bang-2/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Dohyung Bang is a PhD candidate in the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at
- [It's time to apply for the 2026 IISG Graduate Scholars Program](https://iiseagrant.org/its-time-to-apply-for-the-2026-iisg-graduate-scholars-program/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our 2026 Graduate Scholars Program. The scholars program is designed to build a community of researchers and outreach professionals focused on solving critical Lake Michigan issues. Beyond financial support, the program introduces scholars to the people and organizations most affected by
- [National Sea Grant welcomes 2026 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship finalists](https://iiseagrant.org/national-sea-grant-welcomes-2026-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship-finalists/) - The Sea Grant program has selected 48 finalists for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship program. Two of those finalists were submitted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, with the rest from 25 other state Sea Grant programs. The Knauss Fellowship places early-career professionals in legislative and executive branch offices in the Washington, D.C., area, where they
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Qianyu Zhao](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-qianyu-zhao/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Qianyu Zhao is a PhD student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on understanding and reducing nutrient
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Wei Wu](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-wei-wu-2/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Wei Wu is a Ph.D. student at Purdue University focused on building AI-powered tools for coastal resilience. His
- [In the News: New resources support environmental planning at the local level](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-new-resources-support-environmental-planning-at-the-local-level/) - Solutions work best when devised and implemented by the communities they will impact. This is the foundational principle for Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Sustainable Communities Extension planning efforts, which include Conservation through Community Leadership (CCL) and Tipping Point Planner. The programs aim to support communities to facilitate, implement and maintain locally-driven natural resource management strategies through collaborative environmental planning.
- [Teachers educate IISG about classroom plants and animals](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-educate-iisg-about-classroom-plants-and-animals/) - Aquatic invasive species make their way into our waters through a variety of means. One is through classroom specimens that end up released into local rivers and lakes when the class work is done. "Live Plants and Animals in the Classroom: Developing Teacher-Based Solutions” is the name of a focus group meeting that was held
- [Spring brings a program review as well as education and outreach opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/this-spring-brings-a-program-review-as-well-as-education-and-outreach-opportunities/) - This May 5-8, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) will be reviewed by a team convened by the National Sea Grand College Program who will assess our work from 2018−2023. These review visits play a central role in evaluating Sea Grant programs in terms of management and organization, performance, engagement, and collaborative activities. We are looking forward
- [In the news: Feds probe chronic sewage overflows into lake, streams](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-feds-probe-chronic-sewage-overflows-into-lake-streams/) - From the Chicago Tribune: Billed as an engineering marvel and national model, Chicago's Deep Tunnel was designed to protect Lake Michigan from sewage overflows and put an end to the once-frequent practice of dumping human and industrial waste into local rivers. But nearly four decades after taxpayers started paying for one of the nation's most
- [In the news: Dogs, new computer models help keep beaches open](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-dogs-new-computer-models-help-keep-beaches-open/) - From the Chicago Tribune: As beaches officially open this weekend, health officials are using cutting-edge computer systems, frequent water testing and even specially trained dogs to monitor water quality and keep Lake Michigan safe for swimming. Communities across the country traditionally have relied on testing water samples to determine if there are dangerous levels of
- [In the news: Testing Lake Michigan water to maintain a safe shoreline](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-testing-lake-michigan-water-to-maintain-a-safe-shoreline/) - With the Lake Michigan lakefront now open to swimmers for the season, the Chicago Park District will be using a new system to monitor bacteria level and ensure a safe swimming environment for visitors. From The Chicago Tribune: “Chicago's new elaborate system of buoys and statistical models will monitor 16 of the city's 24
- [Low rainfall isn’t necessarily a problem for your lawn](https://iiseagrant.org/low-rainfall-isnt-necessarily-a-problem-for-your-lawn/) - Large portions of both Illinois and Indiana continue to experience very low rainfall and drought conditions, and many homeowners are wondering what to do about their lawns. With water in high demand, several communities place watering schedules or restrictions in effect in order to conserve the available water. But what to do about your
- [In the news: Illinois beach water showing signs of improvement](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-illinois-beach-water-showing-signs-of-improvement/) - Illinois' beach fronts got a bit of good news last week as a recent report pointed to improving water conditions and reduced contamination. From The Chicago Tribune: "The report compiles data on E. coli levels collected by local agencies and submitted to the U.S. EPA. E.coli, which can cause serious illnesses and infection, can be
- [Tribune focuses on Lake Michigan microplastics research](https://iiseagrant.org/tribune-focuses-on-lake-michigan-microplastics-research/) - As you read in yesterday's blog post, IISG's Laura Kammin and Anjanette Riley are taking part in a research trip on Lake Michigan this weekend investigating the presence and concentration of microplastic pollution in the Great Lakes. The Chicago Tribune has more details about the research: "Calling the lake ‘its own separate little beast,’ Mason
- [Lake Michigan sampling trip reaps plastic microbeads](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-sampling-trip-reaps-plastic-microbeads/) - Last week, IISG’s Anjanette Riley and Laura Kammin set sail on Lake Michigan to learn more about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Anjanette wrapped up the trip by writing about the experience: The sampling process started like many do - with a countdown that sets off a whirlwind of action. On three, some in
- [South Carolina study offers more insight into microbead impacts](https://iiseagrant.org/south-carolina-study-offers-more-insight-into-microbead-impacts/) - Microbeads have attracted a lot of public and political attention in the Great Lakes region since Sam Mason and her lab first discovered the tiny beads in staggering numbers in lakes Huron, Superior, and Erie in 2012. Since then, sampling excursions on the remaining lakes—conducted with help from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and 5 Gyres—have turned
- [Podcast: Buoys, Part 2 - Deploying and retrieving each year](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-beugly/) - One of the most common questions Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) gets during the springtime is, "When will your buoys be out on the water?" When the weather begins warming up for the year, boaters, anglers and other users of Lake Michigan rely on buoy data to make decisions about when they will visit the lake
- [Podcast: E.R. doctor discusses COVID-19 and avoiding risks](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-frank-zadravecz/) - As a follow-up to the last podcast episode about the COVID-19 pandemic in which we talked to an epidemiologist, we get another perspective on COVID-19 and outdoor recreation, this time from E.R. resident Dr. Frank Zadravecz. What's it like to be in the emergency department of a hospital during this time? How are hospitals handling
- [Podcast: Buoys, Part 1 - Tapping into Great Lakes data](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-paige/) - We all know buoys are critical for water safety on the Great Lakes, but did you know data is collected from an entire network of technology for scientists to analyze regional trends, natural resource managers to improve their work and policy makers to make informed decisions? In Episode 10 of Teach Me About the Great
- [IAGLR award winners discuss science collaboration and communication](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-science-is-a-team-sport/) - Great Lakes scientists from all over the basin came together online for the second virtual International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference in May, so the hosts of Teach Me About the Great Lakes took the opportunity to interview the conference's two top award winners. In this podcast episode—"Science Is a Team Sport"—Illinois-Indiana Sea
- [Podcast: Teach Me About the Great Lakes Live from IAGLR!](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-jan-ciborowski/) - When the International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) held its 2020 conference entirely online last week, Teach Me About the Great Lakes was there to stream a live interview—a first for the podcast. In Episode 12, titled "You Never Lose Track of Your Old Friends," Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's Stuart Carlton and Carolyn Foley speak
- [Podcast: This one's a Great Lakes fish tale](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-brian-roth/) - In Episode 13 of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's podcast series Teach Me About the Great Lakes, titled "It Smells Like Science," host Stuart Carlton interviews Brian Roth, an ecologist in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Roth studies food web structure and function to try to understand how fish management and harvest
- [Podcast: Relieve stress and worry by engaging with nature](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-kuo/) - As a follow-up to the previous two podcast episodes about the COVID-19 pandemic in which we focus on spending time outdoors, we get yet another perspective, this time from Ming Kuo, director of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Landscape and Human Health Laboratory. How can this stressful time affect our psychological and physical well-being?
- [Podcast: Microbes in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-rachel-poretsky/) - Microbes are everywhere on our planet. As the current health crisis has shown, they have the ability to bring everything to a screeching halt. But are they all bad? In this episode of Teach Me About the Great Lakes, titled “The Really Delicious Carbon,” Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Stuart Carlton and Carolyn Foley talk with Dr.
- [Sea Grant Chats: Looking back on our AIS legacy as we move forward](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-chats-looking-back-on-our-ais-legacy-as-we-move-forward/) - Welcome to the winter edition of Sea Grant Chats. This February marks a major milestone: 30 years of aquatic invasive species outreach by our team. To celebrate, Renie Miles and I sat down with two key figures in that history: Pat Charlebois, our assistant director and program leader, who spent over two decades leading our
- [Sea Grant Chats: Our long history of supporting Great Lakes educators](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-has-a-long-history-of-supporting-teachers-through-great-lakes-activities-and-resources/) - Friends, Now that I’ve started as director, we want to take this blog in a little different direction. Instead of me writing about the happenings at IISG and beyond, we thought we’d take the opportunity to share the perspectives—and voices—of the people who make this program great. So Renie Miles, our strategic communicator, and I
- [IISG’s new year starts with a new research and reporting coordinator](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-new-year-starts-with-a-new-research-and-reporting-coordinator/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) welcomes a new member to the team—Laura Esman is now the program’s research and reporting coordinator. Located at Purdue University, Esman will oversee research competitions and manage IISG’s research portfolio. She will also spearhead IISG data collection and lead the program's annual reporting process. Esman brings over 30 years of experience
- [Climate change creates uncertainty for Indiana's aquatic animals, plants](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-change-creates-uncertainty-for-indianas-aquatic-animals-plants/) - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Warming temperatures and changes to Indiana’s precipitation patterns will challenge some of the plants and animals that depend on the state’s water for their survival, according to a new report from the Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment team assembled and managed by Purdue University. The report, “Aquatic Ecosystems in a Shifting Indiana Climate,”
- [Next steps and next sections in the Grand Calumet River cleanup project](https://iiseagrant.org/next-steps-and-next-sections-in-the-grand-calumet-river-cleanup-project/) - The future is looking bright for the Grand Calumet River. Completed and ongoing restoration projects along the heavily industrialized river have already removed or capped more than 2 million pounds of sediment ridden with toxins like PCBs and heavy metals. And late last year, the EPA took the first step towards cleaning up the final
- [Popular lawn care site “Lawn Talk” launches Spanish-language version](https://iiseagrant.org/popular-lawn-care-site-lawn-talk-launches-spanish-language-version/) - One of the best online resources for sustainable landscape and lawn care in Illinois is now available in Spanish. Like its sister site Lawn Talk, Hablemos Del Cesdped includes tips and resources for planting and maintenance, including common lawn care mistakes to avoid. With help from these sites, homeowners and landscape professionals in
- [FAQs on the Buffalo River remediation get answers](https://iiseagrant.org/faqs-on-the-buffalo-river-remediation-get-answers/) - The Buffalo River was subjected to a great deal of industrial contamination years ago. Efforts at pollution prevention and cleanup have helped to rehabilitate the water way, but a great deal of contamination still exists in the sediment at the bottom of the river. These contaminants can still have a negative effect on economic, social,
- [New curriculum brings Buffalo River cleanup work into the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/new-curriculum-brings-buffalo-river-cleanup-work-into-the-classroom/) - Last month, IISG’s Caitie McCoy held a workshop for teachers in the Buffalo River area of New York to debut a new curriculum, “Helping Hands: Restoration for Healthy Habitats.” This latest edition is specific to the Buffalo River area of concern, and offers a direct link to important environmental projects that are taking place in
- [Fresh and Salt curriculum is inspiring teachers](https://iiseagrant.org/fresh-and-salt-curriculum-is-inspiring-teachers/) - At the recent National Marine Educators Meeting in Boston, Lisa Chizek, a 5th and 6th grade teacher from Iowa joined other teachers to learn about the new curriculum, Fresh and Salt, which connects Great Lakes and ocean sciences. IISG’s Terri Hallesy, education specialist, led this session. Here are some comments from Lisa: “I am so
- [IISG education team wins APEX award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-education-team-wins-apex-award/) - The APEX awards are given each year to recognize outstanding publication work in a variety of fields by Communication Concepts, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant was chosen as one of this year’s winners! From their website: “…(Communication) Concepts sponsors the APEX Awards, the annual Awards for Publication Excellence, an awards competition providing recognition for outstanding publishing
- [Website of the week: A one-stop-shop for Great Lakes educators](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-a-one-stop-shop-for-great-lakes-educators/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. Educators interested in strengthening aquatic science programs and encouraging Great Lakes stewardship—look no further than the new Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) website. Created by Sea Grant educators throughout the region, the site is a
- [Ripple Effects curriculum engages students on the spread of aquatic invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/ripple-effects-curriculum-engages-students-on-the-spread-of-aquatic-invasive-species/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces a new curriculum—"Ripple Effects” is a newly updated collection of hands‑on, inquiry‑based lessons that immerse 6–12 grade students in the science and real‑world challenges of the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes region. This curriculum provides opportunities for students to engage in research, reporting, and role-playing
- [Former intern Lainey continues environmental education and hands-on work](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-lainey-continues-environmental-education-and-hands-on-work/) - It’s been two years since we launched our summer internship program, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our interns did great things at IISG—educated boaters on AIS prevention, investigated community perceptions of sediment remediation projects, installed a real-time buoy in Lake Michigan, and more. But their impressive work didn’t end with the summer.
- [Former intern Meredith expands her environmental work into outreach](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-meredith-expands-her-environmental-work-into-outreach/) - It’s been two years since we launched our summer internship program, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our interns did great things at IISG—educated boaters on AIS prevention, investigated community perceptions of sediment remediation projects, installed a real-time buoy in Lake Michigan, and more. But their impressive work didn’t end with the summer.
- [Website of the week: Plan for the future with Sustainable Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-plan-for-the-future-with-sustainable-communities/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. The Sustainable Communities program, a collaboration between IISG and Purdue University Extension, has been helping Indiana decision makers and residents improve the long-term health of their communities for years. And learning about available
- [Intern update: Abigail Petersen](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-update-abigail-petersen/) - Abigail Petersen spent the summer as a community sustainability intern with IISG Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist Kara Salazar at Purdue Extension. Abigail graduated in May from the University of Illinois in natural resources and environmental sciences. She will be pursuing a Master’s degree in this fall in agriculture education at the University of Illinois. Throughout the summer, I
- [IISG to host free H.O.M.E.S. at Home webinars](https://iiseagrant.org/h-o-m-e-s-at-home-webinars/) - Interested in exploring the Great Lakes even though you're stuck at home? With the global pandemic causing lockdowns and travel restrictions in many states, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) specialists are moving their usual in-person outreach events to the virtual world. Through live video streaming, IISG scientists will share their expertise on a multitude of topics.
- [Land use webinar to be hosted with Purdue Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/land-use-webinar-to-be-hosted-with-purdue-extension/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Purdue Extension have developed County Planning Dashboards to help community leaders and residents better understand their natural resources at the county level, where many land-use decisions are made. These models are based on the work of several collaborators as part of the Tipping Point Planner decision support system. Dashboard profiles are
- [Learn to use Tipping Point Planner in developing a land acquisition strategy](https://iiseagrant.org/learn-to-use-tipping-point-planner-in-developing-a-land-acquisition-strategy/) - What does it take to close a deal and acquire the best land for your stormwater management or conservation project? You're invited to find out during an upcoming webinar titled "Developing a Land Acquisition Strategy." Please join us on Thursday, May 28 at 1 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. ET for a webinar hosted by Delta
- [In the News: Tipping Point Planner featured in ESRI's ArcNews](https://iiseagrant.org/tipping-point-planner-featured-in-esri-arcnews/) - Community planners need a tool to help them incorporate local water quality into development plans and land use decisions. This is exactly why Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's sustainable community planning team developed the Tipping Point Planner with Purdue University and partners. ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) has highlighted the program with an article in their latest
- [IISG to host aquatic invasive species networking workshop in Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-to-host-aquatic-invasive-species-networking-workshop-in-chicago/) - An Aquatic Invasive Species Networking Workshop hosted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant will be held September 13, 2019 from 9am to 3pm at the Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center in Chicago. The workshop is intended to promote collaboration on aquatic invasive species (AIS) issues that impact organizations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. The workshop will provide an opportunity for these
- [IISG teacher workshop offers Great Lakes info and hands-on learning for the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-teacher-workshop-offers-great-lakes-info-and-hands-on-learning-for-the-classroom/) - Educators from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin attended IISG’s workshop Nov. 9-10 to increase the presence of Great Lakes science in their classrooms and to improve student awareness of issues related to the Lakes. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant partnered with Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium and the National Park Service Great Lakes Research and Education Center and
- [Learning about and connecting with IISG online](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-about-and-connecting-with-iisg-online/) - Communicating with people far and wide about the importance of the Great Lakes and the work that we do to ensure safe, healthy, and vibrant economies and ecosystems around Lake Michigan is one of our most important jobs. By informing and involving more people in our efforts, we can continue working to keep the Great
- [IISG shares proper disposal message at 2013 AVMA Convention](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-shares-proper-disposal-message-at-2013-avma-convention/) - Last week the Windy City hosted thousands of veterinarians attending the 2013 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant was also in attendance to share information about the importance of properly disposing of unused medicines, both in the clinic and at home. IISG and the AVMA co-developed a set of five simple medication
- [In the news: Teachers test water quality, learn about invasive species near Erie, PA](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-teachers-test-water-quality-learn-about-invasive-species-near-erie-pa/) - It's day four of the Shipboard and Shoreline Science Workshop, and teachers from across the Great Lakes region are hard at work conducting field experiments alongside researchers aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian. The group was in Lake Erie's Presque Isle Bay yesterday collecting water samples and hunting for invasive species. Their work, along with
- [Local citizen nabs invasive plant on sight](https://iiseagrant.org/local-citizen-nabs-invasive-plant-on-sight/) - Water gardeners—keep your eyes open this season for invasive plants that may be lurking at your neighborhood garden store. In recent years, Illinois and Indiana DNR have both added nearly 30 new species to their lists of banned aquatic plants, but some may still be available for sale. If you spot one of these invaders,
- [Land-use planning is more efficient with targeted tools](https://iiseagrant.org/land-use-planning-is-more-efficient-with-targeted-tools/) - When communities look to address water quality issues like nutrient pollution, there are an assortment of computer models to help them simulate scenarios to solve their problems. But how do local officials and watershed planners know which models will best address their needs? Which ones will consider cost as part of the solution? “When watershed
- [Intern update: Tipping Points' Josh Hewitt](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-update-tipping-points-josh-hewitt/) - My name is Josh Hewitt and I am a web developer intern for the IISG Tipping Points and Indicators project at Purdue University. I graduated from Purdue in the fall of 2014 with a degree in computer graphics technology (CGT) with a focus on web development. I started in the summer and was really excited
- [Coastal communities can tap into IISG resources as they manage beach sand and structures](https://iiseagrant.org/coastal-communities-can-tap-into-iisg-resources-as-they-manage-beach-sand-and-structures/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has not one, but two coastal resilience specialists who are providing support for communities along the southern Lake Michigan shore. These specialists came to Sea Grant from different disciplines and bring skill sets that complement each other. Sarah Peterson is the program’s coastal engineering and community resilience specialist and as her
- [We're hiring eight interns for summer 2026](https://iiseagrant.org/were-hiring-eight-interns-for-summer-2026/) - The Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship program offers college students the opportunity to help address issues affecting coastal communities through social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) interns will gain knowledge and skills to support Lake Michigan coastal communities in making more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These
- [IISG’s Eliana Brown wins 2025 Illinois Extension Excellence Award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-eliana-brown-wins-2025-illinois-extension-exellence-award/) - In November, at the University of Illinois Extension Annual Conference, Eliana Brown, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant stormwater specialist, won an Individual Extension Excellence Award. Through her leadership and innovation, she has expanded Extension’s statewide stormwater and water quality education and community engagement. Brown spearheaded the Red Oak Rain Garden renovation and, through projects such as Illinois
- [In 2026, IISG intends to fund 10 research projects focused on coastal concerns](https://iiseagrant.org/in-2026-iisg-intends-to-fund-10-research-projects-focused-on-coastal-concerns/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces its intent to support four new two-year research projects in 2026. These projects are in addition to six one-year IISG Graduate Student Scholar grants that began earlier in 2025. Altogether, these awards add up to $853,000 of support over the next two years. The two-year projects include a study led
- [IISG looks back on 30 years of AIS outreach](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-looks-back-on-30-years-of-ais-outreach/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is in the midst of its 30th year of dedicated outreach to address the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Great Lakes waters. Over time, the basics of doing this work have stayed the same: relying on the latest scientific knowledge, connecting with people on the ground who can make
- [In the news: Cosplaying for science and AIS prevention](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-cosplaying-for-science-and-ais-prevention/) - In September, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's aquatic invasive species (AIS) team helped plan and run the Cosplay for Science event in Urbana, Illinois. The goal of this gathering was to teach kids and families about invasive species using a Dungeons & Dragons approach. Over 100 attended this first-time event. As part of the festivities, Karter Burgdorf,
- [The Helm magazine features teachers and scientists setting sail on Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-magazine-focuses-on-coastal-resilience-the-lake-michigan-food-web-and-more/) - The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue covers this year's Shipboard Science Immersion that took place on Lake Michigan, our long-standing team engaged in
- [New step-by-step guide and veterinary brochures expand UnwantedMeds.org resources](https://iiseagrant.org/new-step-by-step-guide-and-veterinary-brochures-expand-unwantedmeds-org-resources/) - For more than a decade, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) UnwantedMeds.org has helped people safely dispose of expired and unused medications, keeping more than 330,000 pounds of pharmaceuticals out of landfills, waterways, and septic systems. Now, just in time for DEA National Takeback Day on October 25, the site is getting its finishing touch, with an
- [The Know Your H₂O Kit gets a real-world lab test by middle schoolers](https://iiseagrant.org/the-know-your-h₂o-kit-gets-a-real-world-lab-test-by-middle-schoolers/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has created another resource for students in the Great Lakes region to engage with real-world, professional water quality testing equipment. Currently, the Know Your H₂O Kit is being pilot tested in five classrooms, and for one Ohio teacher, it’s a hit for her and her students. “The lessons have been incredibly
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant announces funding for southern Lake Michigan region research](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-announces-funding-for-southern-lake-michigan-region-research/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is announcing $890,000 of funding for five research projects in 2024−25. These projects will inform decision-making for some of the region’s pressing coastal issues, including the prevalence of contaminants, vulnerable shorelines, and water supply planning. “We are enthused to support practical research projects of high import for the southern Lake Michigan
- [Sea Grant collaboration produces essential work on fish ecology and aquatic ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-collaboration-produces-essential-work-on-fish-ecology-and-aquatic-ecosystems/) - An updated textbook has been released that provides a fundamental introduction to aquatic life and ecosystems and multidisciplinary fish studies, including an understanding of the anatomical, environmental, and ethological topics of fish ecology. This updated edition is the result of a collaboration between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Michigan Sea Grant. Sea Grant is a national
- [IISG and Purdue publication series addresses effects of climate change in Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/pub-series-addresses-climate-change-indiana/) - In the face of climate change, scientific literacy among people in all professions is critical to a resilient community. To help make information accessible, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) specialists Kara Salazar and Leslie Doworth have teamed up with Melissa Widhalm—formerly of Purdue Climate Change Research Center, currently with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center—to author a
- [This day in history: Drinking water standards go national](https://iiseagrant.org/this-day-in-history-drinking-water-standards-go-national/) - Grab a glass, turn on the faucet, and take a drink. It’s a simple thing we do every day without much thought. But it wasn’t that long ago that at least parts of the country had reason to pause before reaching for tap water. As recently as the 1970s, in fact, concerns over drinking water
- [Join Sea Grant to oversee program research and reporting](https://iiseagrant.org/join-iisg-to-oversee-program-research-and-reporting/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is seeking a talented and passionate person to join our team as a research & reporting administrator. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone interested in managing a competitive research portfolio and leading our annual reporting process to make a real impact on the health and vitality of our Great Lakes
- [Educators immerse in Great Lakes science aboard EPA research vessel](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-immerse-in-great-lakes-science-aboard-epa-research-vessel/) - This summer, 15 Great Lakes educators swapped lesson plans for life jackets as they boarded the Lake Guardian, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s research vessel, and set sail on Lake Michigan. Through the Shipboard Science Immersion program, 5–12 grade formal and non-formal educators worked side by side with Great Lakes scientists for a week—an experience
- [Tomas Höök reflects on a legacy of leadership, collaboration and impact at IISG](https://iiseagrant.org/tomas-hook-reflects-on-a-legacy-of-leadership-collaboration-and-impact-at-iisg/) - Tomas Höök reflects on his Sea Grant leadership as he steps into a new role at Purdue’s Forestry and Natural Resources Department.
- [IISG has gone through changes and is moving forward](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-has-gone-through-changes-and-is-moving-forward/) - As the new director for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), I’d like to provide some insight into some dramatic changes that happened over the past two years as we switched administrative leads. As a bi-state program jointly managed by the University of Illinois and Purdue University, at any given time, one of these institutions has served
- [New "Stormwater@Home" video series provides timely tips to prevent flooding](https://iiseagrant.org/new-stormwater-at-home-video-series/) - With increased rainfall in the Great Lakes region, many homeowners have been affected by flooding more than usual. Eliana Brown, a stormwater specialist with University of Illinois Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), has created a video series called "Stormwater@Home" to teach homeowners simple steps they can take to better manage stormwater on their property.
- [Rainscaping education helps communities prevent polluted runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/rainscaping-education-helps-communities-prevent-polluted-runoff/) - The Purdue Rainscaping Education Program has published a curriculum, led several state-wide workshops and contributed to a rain garden app, all designed to teach communities and residents around Indiana how to use sustainable landscaping to prevent polluted runoff from reaching bodies of water. The curriculum—which has undergone extensive evaluation, improvements and external peer reviews since
- [Sea Grant Announces 2020 Finalists for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program](https://iiseagrant.org/2020-knauss-finalists/) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Sea Grant Office are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 class of the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. Since 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program has provided one-year fellowships working in federal government offices in Washington, D.C. to over 1,300
- [IISG engages in award-winning efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-engages-in-award-winning-efforts/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) staff have been extra busy lately helping southern Lake Michigan communities and other Great Lakes communities address coastal issues through research, outreach and education, and their work has not gone unnoticed. Sea Granters working on pollution prevention, social science and communication have received three awards recognizing their excellence in bringing the
- [IISG veterans win two national Sea Grant awards](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-veterans-win-two-national-sea-grant-awards/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is having a good year in terms of recognition by our peers. Adding to the list of awards recently won by IISG specialists, Brian Miller and Irene Miles were distinguished at a Sea Grant conference in Savannah, Georgia in October. Together, they have over 40 years of combined service to the
- [New video celebrates environmental education efforts in Tippecanoe County](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-celebrates-environmental-education-efforts-in-tippecanoe-county/) - If the next generation of young people is going to care for our environment properly as they grow older, then they need to learn more about local waters and how to protect them, and that is one area where Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) hopes to make a difference. As part of our education and outreach
- [Water quality team celebrates 100th birthday of Red Oak Rain Garden trees](https://iiseagrant.org/water-quality-team-celebrates-rorg-trees-100th-birthday/) - The Red Oak Rain Garden (RORG) was the first rain garden on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus, and the two red oak trees that the garden's name honors—fondly called the RORG sisters—have just turned 100 years old. To commemorate this occasion, the RORG team, led by Stormwater Specialist Eliana Brown of University of
- [Podcast: Adventurer walks around entire Lake Michigan coast](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-loreen-niewenhuis/) - The Great Lakes have over 10,000 miles of shoreline between them. What can you learn by walking that shoreline? In the third episode of Teach Me About the Great Lakes, titled “It Would Have to Be the Perfect Rock,” Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's Stuart Carlton and Hope Charters talk with Loreen Niewenhuis, an author and adventurer who
- [Podcast: Is outdoor recreation safe during COVID-19?](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-is-outdoor-recreation-safe-during-covid-19/) - The COVID-19 pandemic has people all around the world staying indoors, whether out of personal choice to avoid the risks or because of government-enacted "shelter in place" policies like those in Illinois and Indiana. But being inside for long periods of time can drive some people stir crazy. In this episode of Teach Me About
- [New toolkit makes finding weather and climate lesson plans easy](https://iiseagrant.org/new-weather-climate-education-toolkit/) - With the prolonged pandemic continuing to affect the United States, traditional education has turned toward at-home learning and virtual classrooms to keep students safe. Now more than ever, teachers must be able to find lesson plans for their students that are adaptable to different learning environments and cover topics required by the curriculum. To meet these
- [Scientists bring the Great Lakes to students learning from home](https://iiseagrant.org/scientists-bring-the-great-lakes-to-students-learning-from-home/) - “I was 19 years old. I never even knew any of this stuff existed. I didn't know I could be a scientist. I thought that was something way beyond what I could be,” said Susan Daniel, a Buffalo State College researcher who studies invertebrates that live at the bottom of the Great Lakes. She was
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant welcomes Stuart Carlton as the program’s new director](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-welcomes-stuart-carlton-as-the-programs-new-director/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces that Stuart Carlton will be the program’s new director as of July 14, 2025. He will replace Tomas Höök who will become the head of Purdue University’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. Höök has been with IISG for 14 years, seven of those serving as director. Carlton has been
- [Fourth grade students learn science on the banks of the Grand Calumet River](https://iiseagrant.org/gcr-stewardship-day-2019/) - Forty fourth grade students from East Chicago spread out along the Grand Calumet River in May to learn about science and environmental stewardship. Through a series of hands-on, active learning stations, scientists taught students how life has returned to the previously degraded landscape. The field trip was part of the seventh annual Grand Calumet River
- [40 years of IISG: Where we are and where we’re going](https://iiseagrant.org/40-years/) - This year, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is celebrating 40 years of service to southern Lake Michigan communities. Started in 1982 by Robert Espeseth and Jim Peterson as a collaboration between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), University of Illinois Extension and Purdue University Forestry & Natural Resources, the program has flourished as funding and
- [Purdue student teams up with Odawa tribe to study lake whitefish](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-student-teams-up-with-odawa-tribe-to-study-lake-whitefish/) - Master’s student Marissa Cubbage came to Purdue University to study the young life stages of fish in the Great Lakes. Arriving in West Lafayette in the summer of 2019, she laid out the plans for her research on lake whitefish in Lake Michigan. But just two weeks before her sampling was set to begin, state
- [New 3-D tool models Lake Erie hypoxia and its impact on fish habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/new-3-d-tool-models-lake-erie-hypoxia-and-its-impact-on-fish-habitat/) - Every summer, Lake Erie’s central basin develops hypoxia, or a dead zone, where oxygen is too low for most aquatic life to survive, but the size and distribution of that zone varies from year to year. To help in monitoring the lake’s hypoxia extent and concentrations, as well as assessing the quality of its fish
- [Lake Michigan Chinook salmon stick with declining alewife as their main meal](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-chinook-salmon-stick-with-declining-alewife-as-their-main-meal/) - Over the past few decades, invasive species like zebra and quagga mussels have been eating up much of the base of Lake Michigan’s food web, affecting organisms throughout the lake, including alewife, a staple meal for salmon and trout. As menu options shift for these top predators, their success going forward may depend on expanding
- [IISG serves up Asian carp at 44th Annual NOAA Fish Fry](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-serves-up-asian-carp-at-44th-annual-noaa-fish-fry/) - Fish from the Great Lakes region took center stage at the 44th annual National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fish Fry on June 5 in Washington, D.C. Both wild-caught and aquaculture-raised fish and shellfish were served to attendees by 17 seafood chefs and vendors, including Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), Michigan Sea Grant and Wisconsin Sea
- [No reason raising awareness about the threat of Asian Carp can't be a little fun](https://iiseagrant.org/no-reason-raising-awareness-about-the-threat-of-asian-carp-cant-be-a-little-fun/) - In the past few months, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) educators rocked out with new partners to raise awareness about the threat of Asian carp. Jumpin’ Jack, IISG’s costumed silver carp sensation, was on tour at several large public venues in Milwaukee, and Education Coordinator Terri Hallesy made an appearance at Water Palooza in Chicago. Jumpin’
- [Looking back, it's been a very good IISG year](https://iiseagrant.org/looking-back-its-been-a-very-good-iisg-year/) - This has been a good year for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Working with our many partners, big projects reached their culmination, in some cases providing researchers and decision makers new ways to access data. And the spotlight was turned on Lake Michigan for research and education. Here are10 important stories from 2015. The year started with
- [Freshwater jellyfish may increase in numbers as Illinois and Indiana waters continue to warm](https://iiseagrant.org/freshwater-jellyfish-may-increase-in-numbers-as-illinois-and-indiana-waters-continue-to-warm/) - Most people think of jellyfish as only found in salty seas—perhaps some folks have stinging memories of encounters in ocean waters or have spent time observing these exotic and delicate creatures in seaside aquariums. But it turns out there are also freshwater jellyfish. They are native to China’s Yangtze River but are now found on
- [Local Indiana leaders address on-the-ground climate risks with limited resources](https://iiseagrant.org/local-indiana-leaders-address-on-the-ground-climate-risks-with-limited-resources/) - In small-town Indiana, a conversation with local decision makers about how they are responding to climate change may depend on defining the risks. While the concept of climate risks may be not be considered relevant by some local officials, flooding problems, for example, most definitely are. William Bianco, a political scientist at Indiana University, discovered
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant announces three 2023 Knauss fellows](https://iiseagrant.org/2023-knauss-fellows/) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Sea Grant Office, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant are pleased to announce the fellows for the 2023 class of the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. Since 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program has provided one-year fellowships working in federal government offices in Washington, D.C. to
- [Sea Grant Faculty Scholars program provides new opportunities for researchers in Illinois and Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/faculty-scholars-2020/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces the second group of researchers selected for the Sea Grant Faculty Scholars program. Established in 2019, the program seeks to help develop a community of scientists to work on critical issues related to Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes region. “Through this program, we encourage researchers working in Illinois or
- [Four Illinois and Indiana educators will set sail on Lake Michigan aboard EPA’s research ship](https://iiseagrant.org/four-illinois-and-indiana-educators-join-sea-grant-aboard-epa-lake-vessel-on-lake-michigan/) - Four teachers from Illinois and Indiana will join Great Lakes scientists aboard the EPA's Lake Guardian to bring hands-on science back to their classrooms.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant funds aquaculture, invasive species, pollution projects](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-funds-aquaculture-invasive-species-pollution-projects/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is excited to announce the funding of five new Discovery Projects. These small, one-year projects help researchers achieve bigger and better things, such as larger grants to study critical questions, providing proof of concepts that can be scaled up to support labs or businesses, or generating tools to help communities make
- [Invasive but delicious: Chicago shop serves up Asian carp burgers](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-but-delicious-chicago-shop-serves-up-asian-carp-burgers/) - While Asian carp, the invasive fish making their way towards the Great Lakes, are a popular food in several countries, they haven’t completely taken hold here. But that may change if proprietors like Dirk Fucik in Chicago have their way. From Chicagoist.com: "Highly invasive Asian carp are advancing on the Great Lakes, so fire
- [Beach season means it's time for lifesaving Lake Michigan water safety resources](https://iiseagrant.org/water-safety-month-shines-light-on-lifesaving-lake-michigan-resources/) - Although Lake Michigan attracts over 20 million recreational visitors each year, it is also deceptively dangerous. Its massive size and unique orientation allow wind and waves to build quickly, creating powerful rip currents, structural currents near piers and longshore currents. On top of the dangerous currents, rapidly shifting weather, deep drop-offs and uneven lakebeds make
- [Relaunched website provides resources for proper medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/relaunched-website-provides-resources-for-proper-medicine-disposal/) - Each year, unused and expired medications quietly pile up in households across the country. Too often, they’re tossed in the trash or flushed down the toilet. And while this may seem like an easy and harmless solution, improper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medicine pose major threats to public safety and the environment. To help
- [Join IISG as a new pollution prevention outreach assistant](https://iiseagrant.org/join-iisg-as-a-new-pollution-prevention-outreach-assistant/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is hiring a part-time pollution prevention outreach assistant. IISG’s pollution prevention team addresses water quality issues affecting the Great Lakes coasts and the inland waters of Illinois and Indiana, specifically focusing on contaminants of emerging concern like pharmaceuticals, microplastics and marine debris, and PFAS. This outreach assistant will support the pollution
- [New crayfish curriculum engages students in Great Lakes and local invasive species issues](https://iiseagrant.org/new-crayfish-curriculum-engages-students-in-great-lakes-and-local-invasive-species-issues/) - Crayfish can frequently be found in the role of classroom pet, but as with many school critters, they can pose a threat if they are released into local waters—non-native species can prove to be invasive, pushing out native crayfish. A new curriculum brings that lesson directly to students, and teachers too. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant introduces
- [IISG-sponsored Knauss Fellows begin their positions](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-sponsored-knauss-fellows-begin-their-positions/) - Two student applicants sponsored by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant were selected for Knauss fellowships this year, and both have begun their respective positions working on issues related to protecting water resources. Najwa Obeid and Will Tyburczy both wrote in to update us on the positions they selected and the specific areas where they will be focusing
- [New IISG research targets natural resources priorities and solutions](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-research-funding-targets-natural-resources-priorities-and-solutions/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) plans to award $675,000 to four new research projects that will help inform decision makers as they address some of the region’s pressing environmental issues, including managing stormwater, restoring stream habitats and protecting beachfronts. The research will take place in 2018-2019. Two projects will focus on green infrastructure as part of
- [Shortest month of the year was long on social science accomplishments](https://iiseagrant.org/shortest-month-of-the-year-was-long-on-social-science-accomplishments/) - February was a busy month for those interested in improving coastal outreach and education with social science. The topic took center stage at national and regional conferences. And IISG’s Caitie McCoy—along with other members of the Great Lakes Social Science Network—was onsite for each to discuss new research and provide tips for engaging the public,
- [IISG wraps up 2023 with plans and opportunities for the new year](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-wraps-up-2023-with-plans-and-opportunities-for-the-new-year/) - This time of year, we tend to reflect on the last 12 months—what has transpired and what was accomplished—and at the same, to look forward to the promise of the somewhat fresh page of a new year. In that spirit, here are some recent Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant highlights, news and opportunities. We recently announced $400,000
- [Taking part in the Calumet Stewardship Day, 70 youth explored nearby nature](https://iiseagrant.org/taking-part-in-the-calumet-stewardship-day-70-youth-explored-nearby-nature/) - As last April wound down and the school year was nearing its final days, 70 fifth graders from McKinley Elementary School in East Chicago, Indiana spent a day in nature learning from a variety of scientists and experts about a range of topics. The annual Calumet Stewardship Day took place on April 30, once again
- [IISG specialist Ashley Belle wins Extension Excellence Award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-specialist-ashley-belle-wins-extension-excellence-award/) - Ashley Belle, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOC) specialist, was honored recently with a University of Illinois Extension (UIE) award in the category Individual Extension Excellence—Field-based Academic Professional (9 years or less). This, and other 2023 UIE awards, were presented in mid-November at the annual meeting. Belle, who is located in the
- [Meet IISG's 2023 summer interns!](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-the-interns-2023/) - IISG's most recent cohort of interns are completing their summer of remote work and professional development trainings as part of the internship program.
- [IISG is committed to helping communities be more resilient](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-is-committed-to-helping-communities-be-more-resilient/) - In the wake of the devastating tornados that ripped through at least six states last weekend, bouncing back for these communities will likely be a formidable undertaking. Community resilience is often considered in reference to coping with and recovering from major disasters, but it is also relevant in the face of ongoing challenges that communities
- [Research Q&A: Using barriers to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/research-copic-egly-ais-barriers/) - In this abbreviated interview, Colette Copic and Rachel Egly of the Keller Lab at Loyola University Chicago tell Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Communications Associate Sarah Gediman about their research to contain invasive aquatic invertebrates. The team tested barriers on bloody red shrimp (Hemimysis anomala), zebra and quagga mussels (Dreissena spp.), rusty crayfish (Faxonius rusticus), red swamp
- [In the news: New eDNA Monitoring Results Spurs Rapid Response Action](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-new-edna-monitoring-results-spurs-rapid-response-action/) - From the Army Corp of Engineers: On November 17, the University of Notre Dame notified the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that some water samples, taken from the area between the electric barriers and Lake Michigan on September 23 and October 1, tested positive for the presence of Asian carp. The positive samples were from
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Lena Azimi](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-lena-azimi/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Lena Azimi is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University,
- [Public comments sought for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant review](https://iiseagrant.org/public-comments-sought-for-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-review-2/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) will be reviewed on May 5−8, 2025 by a team convened by the National Sea Grant College Program. The review will be conducted virtually and will consider all aspects of IISG’s program including management and organization, performance, engagement, and collaborative activities from 2018 to 2023. This notice invites you to participate
- [New funding boosts forward-thinking research and outreach projects](https://iiseagrant.org/new-funding-boosts-forward-thinking-research-and-outreach-projects/) - At the recent Sea Grant Week, a national meeting that was held in Savannah, Georgia, several Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) projects were featured as part of a research overview. One of these studies brought middle school-aged children into a University of Illinois Chicago laboratory to help in the quest for new sources of antibiotics. These
- [Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Greg Hitzroth wins ILMA Lake Guardian Award](https://iiseagrant.org/aquatic-invasive-species-specialist-greg-hitzroth-wins-ilma-lake-guardian-award/) - Greg Hitzroth, an aquatic invasive species (AIS) outreach specialist with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), has been honored with the 2024 Illinois Lakes Management Association (ILMA) Lake Guardian Award for his outstanding contributions to preventing the spread of AIS in Illinois waters and the Great Lakes region. Each year, ILMA recognizes a lake professional or volunteer
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant continues to address marine debris challenges with new project](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-continues-to-address-marine-debris-challenges-with-new-project/) - NOAA Sea Grant and the NOAA Marine Debris Program announce the funding of six new, creative projects to tackle marine debris challenges across the country. This year’s projects focus on preventing the introduction of marine debris into marine, coastal and Great Lakes environments. Marine debris can include the trash we throw away every day—such as
- [Illinois Extension expands leadership focused on natural resources, energy, environment](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-extension-expands-leadership-focused-on-natural-resources-energy-environment/) - Illinois communities face increasingly complex environmental and energy challenges that require more resources and fresh thinking about solutions. To help Illinois residents and businesses navigate these complicated issues, Illinois Extension has created a new pathway to connect campus resources with clients and partners across the state. Shiba Kar has been named the inaugural assistant dean
- [Interns wrap up 2021 summer experiences and look toward the future](https://iiseagrant.org/interns-2021/) - IISG's most recent cohort of interns are completing their summer of remote work and professional development trainings as part of the internship program.
- [More Chicago region decision makers are taking action on climate change](https://iiseagrant.org/more-chicago-region-decision-makers-are-taking-action-on-climate-change/) - As the world gets measurably hotter every year, many of us are experiencing the effects of climate change. A recent Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant climate planning survey of elected officials, natural resource managers, and other relevant professionals in the greater Chicago area reveals that they agree. An overwhelming 90% of survey respondents reported that the climate
- [IISG Wins Water Resource Education and Public Service Award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-wins-water-resource-education-and-public-service-award/) - IISG was presented with a 2009 Education and Public Service Award from the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) at the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago in July. This award is given by UCOWR in recognition of individuals, groups or agencies that have made significant contributions to increased public awareness of water resources development, use
- [NOAA’s Sea Grant Awards Eight ‘Climate Engagement’ Mini-Grants](https://iiseagrant.org/noaas-sea-grant-awards-eight-climate-engagement-mini-grants/) - Coastal residents, businesses and decision-makers around the country will consider how their communities can adapt to climate change through eight newly awarded NOAA National Sea Grant College Program grants. Each of these $25,000 climate engagement mini-grants will support projects focused on preparing for changing climate conditions. The projects will be led by principal investigators from
- [UpClose celebrates two years and a new look](https://iiseagrant.org/upclose-celebrates-two-years-and-a-new-look/) - It's been two years since our first edition of UpClose, and we decided to celebrate the occasion by taking a behind-the-scenes look at the study that launched an era of scientific and public interest in pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants. And to top it off, we've given the award-winning interview series a fresh new look. Dana
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Leah Turner](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-leah-turner/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Leah Turner is a second-year master’s student in the Department of Biology at Ball State University. Leah works
- [Illinois Indiana Sea Grant announces new coastal ecosystem and community resilience specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-announces-new-coastal-ecosystem-and-community-resilience-specialist/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant welcomes Hillary Glandon, the program’s new coastal ecosystem and community resilience specialist. Glandon will work to assess coastal change and provide actionable solutions for communities along the Great Lakes shorelines. Her position at IISG is in partnership with the Illinois Natural History Survey in the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute. “Understanding
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Haribansha Timalsina](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-haribansha-timalsina/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Haribansha Timalsina is a third-year Ph.D. student in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at
- [2025 Community Engaged Internships available with National Park Service and Urban Rivers](https://iiseagrant.org/2025-community-engaged-internship-2/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) program, in cooperation with the National Park Service at Indiana Dunes National Park and Urban Rivers in Chicago, is offering two internship opportunities to support conservation policy efforts. Sea Grant’s national Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program aims to broaden participation in coastal, ocean, Great Lakes, and marine sciences providing training
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Xiaoli Xiong](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-xiaoli-xiong/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Xiaoli Xiong is a Ph.D. student in the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue University and a
- [Apply now for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/2026-sea-grant-knauss-fellowship-announcement/) - Don't miss this exciting funding opportunity! Learn more about the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship and apply today.
- [IISG funding opportunity for research on Lake Michigan, aquaculture, accessible science, and more](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-funding-for-research-on-aquaculture-and-accessible-science-more/) - IISG has a new two-year funding opportunity for southern Lake Michigan-related research projects, awarding up to $200,000 for successful projects. Learn more!
- [New aquaponics curriculum brings STEM and sustainable agriculture to the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/new-aquaponics-curriculum-brings-stem-and-sustainable-agriculture-to-the-classroom/) - Aquaponics, a method for raising fish and plants together, can provide a hands-on way for students to learn scientific concepts while they are introduced to sustainable agriculture. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces a new aquaponics curriculum to help educators make these connections. “By equipping Great Lakes students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant communications coordinator joins the team](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-communications-coordinator-joins-the-team/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) welcomes Natty Morrison, the program’s new communications coordinator. Housed in Purdue University’s campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, Morrison will develop and maintain the programs and products that promote and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts. “The Great Lakes deserve to be protected and preserved for everyone to enjoy," said Morrison.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant welcomes new coastal engineering and community resilience specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-welcomes-new-coastal-engineering-and-community-resilience-specialist/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) welcomes Sarah Peterson as the program’s new coastal engineering and community resilience specialist. Peterson will develop a coastal resilience program along the southern Lake Michigan shoreline. “Coastal hazards, such as meter-scale water level fluctuations in the Great Lakes, can lead to significant coastal geomorphic change and have major impacts on nearby
- [Educators! Set sail on the 2025 Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-join-the-2025-shipboard-science-workshop-on-lake-michigan/) - Formal and nonformal 5–12th grade educators from Great Lakes states are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week aboard a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research vessel alongside scientists and to bring the Great Lakes back to their classrooms. The workshop, organized by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL), is July
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Maxim Murray](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-maxim-murray/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Max Murray is a second-year PhD student in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at the University of
- [Website of the week: Tour Chicago's lakefront from the comfort of home](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-tour-chicagos-lakefront-from-the-comfort-of-home/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. It's getting a little chilly for a stroll in the Windy City, but don't let that stop you from enjoying it's beautiful downtown lakefront. With Chicago Water Walk, you can explore some of the
- [Learn about Chicago's beautiful lakefront with our Chicago Water Walk app](https://iiseagrant.org/learn-about-chicagos-beautiful-lakefront-with-our-chicago-water-walk-app/) - Residents and visitors alike can learn more about the beloved Chicago lakefront with our new Chicago Water Walk mobile tour. The app offers a self-guided walking tour of the city's historic and scenic shoreline from Navy Pier to the Museum Campus, with stops and landmarks along the way. Chicago Water Walk takes users on a
- [Research opportunities can lead to better informed resource management](https://iiseagrant.org/research-opportunities-can-lead-to-better-informed-resource-management/) - We recently shared results from an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG)-funded research project that involved extensive data collection and analysis of Chicago beach sand—this project will provide key information to resource managers as they take on the challenges of shifting lake levels. Robin Mattheus led a team of Illinois State Geological Survey scientists that found that
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Chloe Ho](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-chloe-ho/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Chloe Ho is a third-year PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. Ho works
- [IISG staff share proper pharmaceutical disposal info at U of I health fair](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-staff-share-proper-pharmaceutical-disposal-info-at-u-of-i-health-fair/) - IISG science writer Anjanette Riley was in attendance at the University of Illinois' Student Health Fair April 17 and sent in this post about the event. --- At a booth in the heart of the Student Health Fair held yesterday at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, one important question could be heard throughout the day:
- [Community spotlight: Macon County](https://iiseagrant.org/community-spotlight-macon-county/) - Permanent medicine collection programs make it easy for people to rid their homes of unwanted pharmaceuticals, but they can be difficult to get off the ground. That's where our Unwanted Meds team comes in. They have helped communities across Illinois and Indiana purchase collection boxes and raise awareness of drop-off programs, including Illinois' Macon County. From
- [Funding opportunity for 2025 Lake Michigan science and monitoring research](https://iiseagrant.org/funding-opportunity-2025-lake-michigan-science-monitoring/) - This funding opportunity will support promising research that addresses the 2025 Lake Michigan Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) priorities. Specific priorities of interest are nearshore dynamics and overwinter sampling. CSMI is an effort instituted under the Science Annex of the 2012 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) to coordinate science and monitoring activities in
- [IISG team wins Illinois Extension Excellence Award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-team-wins-illinois-extension-excellence-award/) - At the 2024 University of Illinois Extension Conference last month, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Ashley Belle, Janice Milanovich and Kristin TePas were presented with an Inclusive Excellence Team Award. The three were honored for their work organizing and implementing the Calumet Stewardship Day, an opportunity for grade school students to spend time in a restored nearby
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Christian Chimezie Obijianya](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-christian-obijianya/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Christian Chimezie Obijianya is a doctoral student in Purdue University's Department of Environmental and Ecological Engineering. His current
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Izzy Paulsen](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-izzy-paulsen/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Izzy Paulsen is a master's student in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. She
- [Spelling out nature’s benefits helps inform land use decisions](https://iiseagrant.org/spelling-out-natures-benefits-helps-inform-land-use-decisions/) - It’s a familiar story. Local decision-makers consider plans to clear a stand of old trees to install a parking lot or some other development and residents unexpectedly, strongly push back. What may have seemed like a bottom-line decision suddenly pits different needs and values in the community against each other. While the value of development
- [Mapping the sand on Chicago beaches and in nearshore waters provides management insights](https://iiseagrant.org/mapping-the-sand-on-chicago-beaches-and-in-nearshore-waters-provides-management-insights/) - With dramatically variable Lake Michigan water levels, bigger storms and stronger winds, the effects of climate change have made managing sand along Chicago area beaches more challenging. And there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, according to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant-funded research. “A change in lake level can alter how sediment is routed along the shoreline and influence where
- [Looking back at IISG's 2024 summer interns](https://iiseagrant.org/looking-back-at-iisgs-2024-summer-interns/) - IISG's most recent cohort of interns are completing their summer of remote work and professional development trainings as part of the internship program.
- [Illinois gets a jump on invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-gets-a-jump-on-invasive-species/) - Managing aquatic invasive species is no easy—or cheap—task. Plants and animals spread to new regions through a variety of routes, many of which involve human activities like fishing, boating, and gardening. Coupled with the fact that there are hundreds of new species poised to thrive in Midwestern environments, it is very difficult for natural resource
- [Aquatic nuisance species committee releases guidelines to prevent AIS spread](https://iiseagrant.org/aquatic-nuisance-species-committee-releases-guidelines-to-prevent-ais-spread/) - IISG’s Pat Charlebois and Sarah Zack were members of a committee on recreational water use, and Pat co-chaired a committee on water garden guidelines, both aimed at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through these two pathways. The committees recently completed their report, Voluntary Guidelines to Prevent the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic
- [Invasive plants from water gardens and aquariums must be disposed of properly](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-plants-from-water-gardens-and-aquariums-must-be-disposed-of-properly/) - This story originally appeared on the Illinois Natural History Survey website. When clearing out the foliage from an aquarium or backyard water garden this fall, keep water hyacinth and other invasive plants out of streams, rivers, and other waterways. Water hyacinth has been described as “the world’s worst aquatic weed,” lovely in the garden,
- [The Helm magazine highlights water safety, community planning and more](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-magazine-highlights-water-safety-community-planning-and-more/) - The 2024 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue describes IISG-funded research to help reduce drownings in Lake Michigan, especially for Black youth, introduces a community
- [Jack-o'-lanterns and nature-based art bring 400 visitors to U of I's Red Oak Rain Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/jack-o-lanterns-and-art-in-nature-bring-400-visitors-to-u-of-is-red-oak-rain-garden/) - For several nights at the end of October at the Red Oak Rain Garden on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, 57 jack-o'-lanterns glowed and smiled or snarled in their way, while a nature-based art show celebrated the temporary aspects of seasons and memory. Around 400 visitors joined in to help celebrate Halloween and explore
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Sydney Brady](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-2024-grad-student-scholars-sydney-brady/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Sydney Brady is a Ph.D. candidate in the environmental science program at Indiana University. She works in the
- [Sea Grant welcomes 2025 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship finalists](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-welcomes-2025-knauss-marine-policy-fellowship-finalists/) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 class of the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This year, for the first time in program history, all eligible Sea Grant programs are represented by a diverse cohort of 88 early-career professionals who will spend the next
- [Chicago green roofs help protect Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/chicago-green-roofs-help-protect-lake-michigan/) - Loyola University in Chicago is committed to the environment in a number of ways, and one of their approaches holds benefits for Lake Michigan as well.
- [Underwater ROVs, offshore wind turbines, and climate adaptation: Updates from the 2023 Knauss Fellows](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-updates-2023/) - The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant's founders and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate
- [IISG water resource initiatives support classrooms and communities](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-water-resource-initiatives-support-classrooms-and-communities/) - I’m proud to share with you some of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) recent accomplishments, covering a few of the multitude of water resource issues that we focus on. First off, this summer, IISG completed our portion of a multi-state funded project to support stormwater management through green infrastructure activities at a very local level—in
- [Spring brings new IISG resources and opportunities to lean into the season](https://iiseagrant.org/spring-brings-new-iisg-resources-and-opportunities-to-lean-into-the-season/) - During this particularly cold March, it helps to know that spring weather is around the corner. With that in mind, I’d like to mention some upcoming workshops and other resources that can turn one’s focus to the coming warmer temperatures and what that brings. For the fisher in you, our fisheries specialist, Peter Euclide, has
- [Saying thanks](https://iiseagrant.org/saying-thanks/) - It's easy to become focused on all the work that lies ahead, so we're pausing, here at IISG, to appreciate some of the things we have to be thankful for: Partners: We couldn’t accomplish all that we have without all the incredible partners that help contribute to our program’s success. Cleaner surroundings: We love being able to help
- [Educators explore water quality along the Chicago River's Wild Mile](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-explore-water-quality-along-the-chicago-rivers-wild-mile/) - Educators from Illinois and Indiana gathered this summer along the Chicago River’s Wild Mile for an immersive two-day workshop designed to bring water quality education to life. Hosted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and Urban Rivers, the training on July 24 and 25 offered 5−12 grade teachers a unique opportunity to explore the river and
- [IISG is looking for help to develop a green infrastructure curriculum](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-is-looking-for-help-to-develop-a-green-infrastructure-curriculum/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and University of Illinois Extension are seeking a visiting extension outreach associate to focus on developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs related to green stormwater infrastructure. Responsibilities for the stormwater outreach associate include: Advance the development of a green stormwater infrastructure maintenance curriculum, including facilitating the review process. Monitor and document green
- [Middle schoolers join a Chicago research lab in the quest for new antibiotics](https://iiseagrant.org/middle-schoolers-join-a-chicago-research-lab-in-the-quest-for-new-potential-antibiotics/) - As part of an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) funded research project, a Chicago middle school girl has discovered a new compound in goose droppings that has shown activity against cancer. As a result, she will soon be an author on an article submitted for publication in a biomedical research journal. Camarria Williams was recruited through
- [We are hiring another AIS specialist!](https://iiseagrant.org/we-are-hiring-another-ais-specialist/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is looking to hire an aquatic invasive species (AIS) specialist to conduct research and, especially, engage in outreach regarding AIS pathways. The successful candidate will serve as a full time, 12-month academic professional who works with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Natural History Survey—part of the Prairie Research Institute at University
- [R/V Lake Guardian completes summer survey](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-guardian-research-vessel-completes-summer-survey/) - This post, written by Kathryn Meyer and Todd Nettesheim, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, originally appeared on the International Joint Commission website. Out on the Great Lakes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lake Guardian research vessel is not your typical ship. It has the usual pilot house, cabin rooms, and galley, but this 180-foot research vessel
- [IISG offers assistance and info at successful DEA national take-back event](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-offers-assistance-and-info-at-successful-dea-national-take-back-event/) - Illinois and Indiana residents took full advantage of the latest national prescription drug take back event this past Saturday, bringing unwanted pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medicines to locations set up for the one-day event. IISG staffers were again involved, promoting it through local radio and TV interviews and talking to visitors at Walgreens stores in Champaign
- [IISG is looking for a K-12 educator with digital development experience](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-is-looking-for-a-k-12-educator-with-digital-development-experience/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and University of Illinois Extension are seeking a visiting extension outreach associate to focus on IISG K-12 education by creating a new youth-centered digital learning product as well as developing, delivering, and evaluating other educational programming that increases Great Lakes literacy among Illinois and Indiana youth. Responsibilities for this full-time, 12-month
- [New undergraduate opportunity in community engaged internship](https://iiseagrant.org/new-undergraduate-opportunity-in-community-engaged-internship/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) program, in cooperation with Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, is offering an internship opportunity to support conservation policy efforts. Sea Grant’s national Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program aims to broaden participation in coastal, ocean, Great Lakes and marine sciences by offering paid internships to students from under-resourced, underrepresented and/or indigenous and
- [IISG has an opportunity for an experienced communication coordinator](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-has-an-opportunity-for-an-experienced-communication-coordinator/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is hiring a communication coordinator to oversee communication for the program. The communication coordinator will be situated in Purdue University but will work across both states to lead efforts to develop and maintain programs and products that promote science-based knowledge and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts. Responsibilities for this
- [You can take steps to reduce your exposure to PFAS contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/you-can-take-steps-to-reduce-your-exposure-to-pfas-chemicals/) - PFAS are chemicals commonly found in consumer goods that are making their way into drinking water supplies where they are a risk to human health, but there are steps people can take to protect themselves. PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of more than 15,000 man-made chemicals that are sometimes added to products
- [IISG summer initiatives include interns, water safety, and aquatic invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-summer-initiatives-include-interns-water-safety-and-aquatic-invasive-species/) - Summer 2024 is officially underway and if it’s summer, it’s intern season at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG). Every year since 2011, we have hired college undergrads to spend the summer working closely with our specialists and taking part in other learning opportunities. This year five interns have joined us and they will work in a
- [New to Navy Pier waters, Chuoy the Buoy proved a valuable forecasting tool](https://iiseagrant.org/new-to-navy-pier-waters-chuoy-the-buoy-proved-a-valuable-forecasting-tool/) - Last May, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) launched its third buoy in southern Lake Michigan—this one based in the busy waters off Navy Pier. This new buoy with its flow of in-the-moment data is helping the National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago develop more accurate forecasts and warnings, especially related to nearshore wave heights and wind speeds.
- [Illinois Conservation Police Officers dive into AIS workshop during spring meeting](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-conservation-police-officers-dive-into-ais-workshop-during-spring-meeting/) - A group of 150 Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) gathered in Decatur for a hands-on workshop on aquatic invasive species (AIS) during their annual meeting this spring. Developed by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) AIS team in collaboration with the lab of Carena van Riper, a conservation psychologist at the University of Illinois, the focus
- [Illinois Extension and Sea Grant K-12 education specialist joins the team](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-extension-k-12-education-specialist-joins-the-team/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) welcomes Julie Fiorito, the program's new K-12 education specialist. The focus of Fiorito's work will be to increase Great Lakes literacy among Illinois and Indiana youth through development, delivery, and evaluation of science-based educational programming. "I believe that access to quality educational programming can give Lake Michigan communities the agency to
- [Sea Grant resources help you enjoy the great outdoors safely and responsibly](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-resources-help-you-enjoy-the-great-outdoors-safely-and-responsibly/) - Summer brings us many of us outdoors, and so at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), we turn some of our attention to providing data and guidance to help people make wise choices regarding recreational activities around Lake Michigan or other water bodies. This is prime buoy season, and in early May, our new Chicago buoy was
- [Blue Island stormwater program gets major recognition](https://iiseagrant.org/blue-island-stormwater-program-gets-major-recognition/) - With such a rainy and flood-producing spring, one's thoughts may just turn to something practical--rain barrels. Let's look back on last fall's rain barrel project in Blue Island. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant was one of five lead partners in the “Blue Island, Blue Water” community-based program designed to reduce stormwater overflows and flooding issues in the
- [Fish larvae may be more affected by microplastics from their parents’ exposures than theirs](https://iiseagrant.org/fish-larvae-may-be-more-affected-by-microplastics-from-their-parents-exposures-than-theirs/) - Microplastics have been found in the water just about everywhere, as well as in fish and other organisms. At this point, the effects these microplastics are having on fish larvae growth and development, as well as their behavior, isn’t well understood. Nor is any combined impact with other known contaminants. An Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant faculty scholar
- [Automated sampling equipment may aid in tracking microscopic aquatic invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/automated-sampling-equipment-may-aid-in-tracking-microscopic-aquatic-invasive-species/) - When it comes to managing ecosystems to address the problem of aquatic invasive species, knowing where they are and in what numbers can be critical in helping prevent the spread. To that end, an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant faculty scholar is automating sampling equipment for keeping track of the invasive spiny water flea to make the
- [New research predicts potential flooding impacts on critical infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/new-research-predicts-potential-flooding-impacts-on-critical-infrastructure/) - Climate change is bringing more extreme weather to the southern Lake Michigan region along with dramatically variable water levels. With the risk of flooding increasing, so are potential threats to infrastructure, to residents, and to coastal communities as a whole. An Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant faculty scholar is using computer modeling to help communities protect critical
- [Cooperative Lake Michigan research effort focused on critical management issues and knowledge gaps](https://iiseagrant.org/cooperative-lake-michigan-research-effort-focused-on-critical-management-issues-and-knowledge-gaps/) - Every five years, Lake Michigan is the focus of intense research and monitoring when scientists come together to answer critical questions and fill information gaps. A report summarizing the results of the most recent data collection on the lake is now available. Each year since 2002, through the Cooperative Science Monitoring Initiative (CSMI), multiple federal,
- [The World Series of Buoy Data: An island of activity amidst a lake of statistics](https://iiseagrant.org/the-world-series-of-buoy-data-an-island-of-activity-amidst-a-lake-of-statistics/) - The Chicago Cubs versus the Cleveland Guardians isn’t the only Great Lakes World Series happening this October! Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Wilmette buoy (45174) has been pitted against the City of Cleveland’s Cleveland Crib buoy (45176) in the World Series of Buoy Data. The match-up is playing out on Twitter. It’s a best of seven series and
- [IISG in the news: Grant funding will inform wetland conservation and protection](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-grant-funding-will-inform-wetland-conservation-and-protection/) - Scientists from Central Michigan University's Institute for Great Lakes Research (IGLR) are expanding their basin-wide Great Lakes coastal wetlands monitoring program with help from grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wisconsin and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant programs. The program is one part of a collaborative project that brings together researchers from IGLR, Notre
- [Limno Loan spurs freshwater education around Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/limno-loan-spurs-freshwater-education-around-great-lakes/) - This story first appeared on LakeScientist.com. The Limno Loan program, overseen by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, is making it easier for educators around the Great Lakes to teach their students about freshwater science. Not only that, but it’s also inspiring youngsters who have never gotten to use real scientific gear. The program, which launched in
- [Freedom Seekers curriculum connects students to the Underground Railroad, Great Lakes and science](https://iiseagrant.org/freedom-seekers-curriculum/) - Freedom Seekers were environmentalists who learned to navigate the land as they escaped slavery. Songs like “Wade in the Water” and “Follow the Drinking Gourd” remind us that history has always been connected to the land we occupy. The lessons featured in this free curriculum, Freedom Seekers: The Underground Railroad, Great Lakes, and Science Literacy
- [Fish Atlas reveals hot spots for favorite Lake Michigan catches](https://iiseagrant.org/fish-atlas-reveals-hot-spots-for-favorite-lake-michigan-catches/) - Most people who grew up around the Great Lakes Basin have, at some point, wrapped their fingers around the smooth metal of a fishing pole. Enjoying one of the biggest recreational activities in the Midwest, anglers have often relied heavily on word of mouth, repeated success and even superstitions to find the best places to
- [Eat Midwest Fish website launches fresh fish finder](https://iiseagrant.org/eat-midwest-fish-website-launches-fresh-fish-finder/) - Fish is part of a healthy, balanced diet, but it is sometimes difficult to find fish locally as well as know what to look for and how to cook it. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has created Eat Midwest Fish to provide people with tools to make incorporating fish into their diet easier. The website includes
- [New aquaculture video series highlights Midwest farm to fork shrimp](https://iiseagrant.org/farm-to-fork-shrimp-in-the-midwest/) - As you drive through the Midwest, also known as "America's Breadbasket," it is not uncommon to pass by dense fields of wheat, corn and soybeans or livestock operations that have long been a part of America's agricultural landscape. A sight that might be a little more unexpected, though, is a roadside sign advertising fresh shrimp
- [It's no longer guesswork in the Chicago region to get the price of water right](https://iiseagrant.org/its-no-longer-guesswork-in-the-chicago-region-to-get-the-price-of-water-right/) - When municipalities consider how to set water rates, they often look to neighboring communities as reference points. This can involve a lot of digging for data, which takes lots of time, and in the end, may be comparing apples with oranges. In the Chicago area, communities can now benchmark their water rates much more
- [Educators dive into water quality concepts, activities and student opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-dive-into-water-quality-concepts-activities-and-student-opportunities/) - Educators recently enjoyed a day-long workshop investigating water quality and learning how to empower students to protect their local watershed at the Indiana Dunes National Park's Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. The workshop was designed to provide teachers with an opportunity to incorporate the latest place-based research and education concepts about the Great
- [Grand Calumet and Roxana Marsh cleanup a celebration for all ages](https://iiseagrant.org/hh2/) - In northwest Indiana, life may just be a little more hopeful than it used to be. The Great Lakes Legacy Act (GLLA) project to remove contaminated sediment from portions of the Grand Calumet River and adjacent Roxana Marsh is done. Unlike before the cleanup, these waterways will now likely attract birds, aquatic life, and
- [Hands-on water quality projects continue for NW Indiana students](https://iiseagrant.org/hands-on-water-quality-projects-continue-for-nw-indiana-students/) - Following up on our post from March 12, Caitie McCoy and Terri Hallesy visited with students in East Chicago to see how their projects studying the Roxana Marsh area were going. Terri sent along some details: On April 19, Caitie McCoy invited Education Specialist Terri Hallesy, to visit Andrea Bock’s 4th grade science classrooms
- [IISG reaches hundreds at National Science Teacher Association Conference](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-reaches-hundreds-at-national-science-teacher-association-conference/) - IISG Associate Director for Education Robin Goettel, Education Specialist Terri Hallesy, AIS Specialist Sarah Zack, and AIS Assistant Danielle Hilbrich attended the National Science Teacher Association’s 2012 Conference March 29-31, and got a tremendous response to the educational resources, tips, and information they offered to the many teachers in attendance. “We had a fabulous turnout
- [New education coordinator very familiar with IISG mission](https://iiseagrant.org/new-education-coordinator-very-familiar-with-iisg-mission/) - Terri Hallesy is IISG’s new education coordinator. She has been a part of the program’s education team since 2004 and has played a key role in developing curriculum, conducting educator workshops, and designing IISG-led courses. Her list of accomplishments includes the Nab the Aquatic Invader! website and the B-WET teacher workshop. Terri has received several
- [Teachers: Apply for 2020 Lake Michigan Shipboard Science Workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/2020-shipboard-science/) - The Center for Great Lakes Literacy and Great Lakes Sea Grant Network invite teachers (working with students in grades 5-12) and informal educators with a Great Lakes focus to apply for a spot on this unique, expenses-paid, educators’ cruise. Applicants must reside in a Great Lakes state. Applications are due February 28, 2020. Join
- [Teacher Feature: Steve Sturgis, Clay Middle School](https://iiseagrant.org/teacher-feature-steve-sturgis-clay-middle-school/) - Location: Carmel, Indiana Organization: Clay Middle School Grade: 6th Subject: Science By supplementing his classroom materials with resources from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, Steve Sturgis is able to incorporate Great Lakes science into his activities and lesson plans. Why do you think it's important to infuse Great Lakes
- [IISG and Earth Force introduce medicine disposal issue to Calumet region classrooms](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-and-earth-force-introduce-medicine-disposal-issue-to-calumet-region-classrooms/) - IISG’s education team, Robin Goettel and Terri Hallesy, visited Laura Senteno’s 7th and 8th grade classroom at Niños Heroes Elementary School and Rosemary Reddice’s 7th grade classroom at George Pullman Elementary School on February 18. Angie Viands, Windy City Earth Force coordinator, asked Terri and Robin to visit these two classrooms to enrich students’ understanding
- [New water management guide helps communities plan and conserve](https://iiseagrant.org/new-water-management-guide-helps-communities-plan-and-conserve/) - The recent release of Water Management Resource Guide is giving a boost to water conservation in DuPage County, Illinois’ second most populated county. Residents throughout the county can now get help from community conservation coordinators to better understand the need to conserve water supplies and advocate for city-wide conservation efforts. It is all a part
- [Case Study: Highland Park water conservation heads in the right direction](https://iiseagrant.org/case-study-highland-park-water-conservation-heads-in-the-right-direction/) - Municipalities throughout Illinois have been making determined efforts to conserve water though policy changes, education, outreach, and water-loss reduction strategies. The Illinois section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) Water Efficiency Committee and IISG assembled seven case studies from the ISAWWA Water Saver award applications to highlight water efficiency achievements. Highland Park is the
- [Indiana middle schoolers study key water quality issues](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-middle-schoolers-study-key-water-quality-issues/) - Steve Park was one of 15 Great Lakes educators to set sail on Lake Erie last year for the annual Shipboard Science Workshop. Today, we hear a little of what he and his 7th grade students have been up to since. As a veteran teacher of enthusiastic middle school students, I adhere to Albert
- [Two new IL laws support medicine collection programs](https://iiseagrant.org/two-new-il-laws-support-medicine-collection-programs/) - Two bills signed by Governor Pat Quinn are going to make it much easier for people to properly dispose of their unused medicines. Improper storage and disposal of medicines can lead to unintentional poisonings, medicine diversion and misuse, and can negatively impact aquatic wildlife. “One of the main road blocks to medicine collection programs is
- [Water "Boyles" over for teachers on Lake Guardian](https://iiseagrant.org/water-boyles-over-for-teachers-on-lake-guardian/) - U.S. EPA’s Research Vessel Lake Guardian graces our page once again for this year’s annual Shipboard Science Workshop. “This workshop allows educators to work on a research project with a Great Lakes scientist for the week they are on the ship,” said IISG Educator Allison Neubauer. “They use equipment to collect samples from the lake,
- [Discovery Grant research reveals that X-ray chemical turns toxic in disinfected drinking water](https://iiseagrant.org/discovery-grant-research-reveals-that-x-ray-chemical-turns-toxic-in-disinfected-drinking-water/) - University of Illinois geneticist Michael Plewa discovered that a non-toxic medical diagnostic chemical that accumulates in drinking water sources can become a toxic chemical as water goes through the disinfection process. This study, funded as an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Discovery Grant project, revealed that wastewater generated by hospitals can contain toxic disinfection by-products associated with
- [Forecasting the fate of Lake Michigan storms](https://iiseagrant.org/forecasting-the-fate-of-lake-michigan-storms/) - University of Illinois atmospheric scientist David Kristovich tested a mobile sounding system that might help predict the fate of storms that move across Lake Michigan. This system measures temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. “The Great Lakes make it difficult to predict summer weather. One problem weather forecasters face is determining what will happen when massive
- [Recreation reduces Karner blue butterfly](https://iiseagrant.org/recreation-reduces-karner-blue-butterfly/) - Purdue University ecologist Patrick Zollner studied how people walking on nature trails can affect the reproduction habits of the Karner blue butterfly, which is a federally endangered species. Resource managers are under increasing pressure to implement strategies that address the negative effects of outdoor recreational activities on wildlife. The study shows that human recreation can
- [New video offers an introduction to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-offers-an-introduction-to-illinois-indiana-sea-grant/) - A lot of people might know that Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s primary mission is to help protect and preserve the Southern Lake Michigan waters. But most people might not know about the many ways our program goes about doing just that. With the help of staff members, researchers, educators, and more, we’ve produced a video
- [A delicious solution to Great Lakes algae issues?](https://iiseagrant.org/a-delicious-solution-to-great-lakes-algae-issues/) - Runoff from a variety of land uses, including agriculture and industry, has been identified as one of the primary causes of harmful algal blooms (PDF) in the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways. The danger of these algal blooms comes in the form of botulism outbreaks, toxins, and harmful metabolites – all of which can have
- [New website provides guidance on properly disposing of unwanted medicines](https://iiseagrant.org/new-website-provides-guidance-on-properly-disposing-of-unwanted-medicines/) - What happens to prescription or over-the-counter medicines that are brought home, but for one reason or another, never get used? Medicines that are flushed or tossed in the trash can end up in lakes, rivers, and even in our drinking water, posing a risk to people, animals, and the environment. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [Asian carp hunters featured on Animal Planet program](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-hunters-featured-on-animal-planet-program/) - If you tuned in to "Off the Hook: Extreme Catches” this past Sunday on Animal Planet you got a chance to see Asian carp, a major aquatic invasive concern, as well as some people who are fighting the flying fish. From The Peoria Journal Star: “The Animal Planet show that spent four days filming
- [Sheboygan River dredging project reaches successful completion](https://iiseagrant.org/sheboygan-river-dredging-project-reaches-successful-completion/) - The Sheboygan River, which was dubbed an “Area of Concern” in the 1980s for its high levels of environmental pollution and degradation, has just completed the final stages of a dredging project to clean and restore the river. Approximately 300,000 cubic yards of sediment (equivalent to 15,000 dump trucks full) contaminated with PCBs and
- [IISG’s Robin Goettel's years of service lead to U of I award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-robin-goettels-years-of-service-lead-to-u-of-i-award/) - The University of Illinois’ College of Agriculture, Consumer and Environmental Sciences accepts nominations each year for an award that recognizes outstanding achievement by faculty and academic professionals in the college. The Paul A. Funk Recognition Award provides a personal award to the winner as well as funds for their department to use in
- [Wisconsin students learn about Great Lakes cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/hh3/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s environmental social scientist Caitie McCoy informs and engages communities about important Great Lakes cleanup and restoration projects that affect them, and works with students to teach them more about Great Lakes ecology. One of her most recent opportunities to work with students was in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where she provided information and lessons
- [IISG summer intern continues working on Great Lakes issues](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-summer-intern-continues-working-on-great-lakes-issues/) - Meredith Brackett, one of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s interns this past summer, has continued her work on Great Lakes issues by starting a position at Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education. She wrote in to tell us a little bit about her summer internship experience working with IISG’s Paris Collingsworth, and how the experience led
- [Sea Grant staff take to the sea for research](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-staff-take-to-the-sea-for-research/) - Community outreach specialist Kristin TePas rinses a PONAR dredge used to collect sediment containing benthic organisms. IISG staff members Paris Collingsworth and Kristin TePas are sailing on the research vessel Lake Guardian this week on both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, assisting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with its annual monitoring program. The USEPA’s
- [In the news: Lake Erie once again at risk from toxic algae](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lake-erie-once-again-at-risk-from-toxic-algae/) - Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes that began to rebound significantly thanks to the Clean Water Act and several cleanup projects, is being threatened by toxic blue-green algae. Fed by fertilizers and runoff, the algae can deplete oxygen levels in the water and be detrimental to the lake's health. From The Plain Dealer: "The
- [IISG interns relate their IAGLR 2013 experiences](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-interns-relate-their-iaglr-2013-experiences/) - Three of IISG’s interns were among the hundreds of scientists, researchers, educators, and more in attendance at last week’s IAGLR 2013 conference. Each of them wrote in to tell us more about their experiences at the conference, and some interesting things they took away from the sessions. Emily Anderson, interning with IISG’s environmental social
- [IISG heads to the outdoor shows to kick off 2013](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-heads-to-the-outdoor-shows-to-kick-off-2013/) - Sarah Zack and Danielle Hilbrich, members of IISG’s aquatic invasive species outreach team, set up a booth and talked with hundreds of visitors at the Let’s Go Fishing Show in Collinsville, IL January 4-6. They attended the show in order to provide more information to fishermen and boaters about the dangers of aquatic invasive species,
- [Jens Jensen Park water garden goes native](https://iiseagrant.org/jens-jensen-park-water-garden-goes-native/) - Visitors to Jens Jensen Park in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park will notice a change to the landscape this year. The Fountain of the Blue Heron, nestled between the park’s grassy land and thick forestry, has been transformed into a water garden. But this is no ordinary water garden. Like much of the park
- [IISG summer intern helping spread AIS info to tournament fishers](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-summer-intern-helping-spread-ais-info-to-tournament-fishers/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s summer interns are already hard at work assisting specialists in several areas, working directly on important issues and getting the public involved in problems facing the Great Lakes. Alice Denny, one of the interns working with the aquatic invasive species team, has been working with AIS specialist Sarah Zack to bring
- [Discovery Grants fund promising Great Lakes research projects](https://iiseagrant.org/discovery-grants-fund-promising-great-lakes-research-projects/) - Much like a gardener hopes that their scattered seeds will eventually bloom into a lush garden, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant awards seed grants to projects that address some of the biggest concerns in the Great Lakes in the hopes that the initiatives will grow into something larger. These Discovery Grant projects—totaling over 40 since 2009—cover a
- [Lake Michigan buoy returns to nearshore waters with upgrades for the season](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-buoy-returns-to-nearshore-waters-with-upgrades-for-the-season/) - The Michigan City buoy returned to the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan on June 5—this time with an upgrade that boaters, anglers, and researchers have been eagerly awaiting. In addition to broadcasting real-time data on wave height and direction, wind speed, and air and surface water temperatures, the improved buoy now relays water temperatures at
- [Climate report predicts more weather extremes](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-report-predicts-more-weather-extremes/) - Higher temperatures, extreme rainstorms, loss of wildlife, and a drop in Lake Michigan water levels. This is what the Midwest can expect in the coming decades according to the latest review of climate change trends. Released on Tuesday, the 2014 National Climate Assessment provides an in-depth look at the expected impacts of climate change
- [Former intern Sahana Rao takes Sea Grant experience to environmental law studies](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-sahana-rao-takes-sea-grant-experience-to-environmental-law-studies/) - It’s been two years since we launched our summer internship program, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our interns did great things at IISG—educated boaters on AIS prevention, investigated community perceptions of sediment remediation projects, installed a real-time buoy in Lake Michigan, and more. But their impressive work didn’t end with the summer.
- [In the news: Aquaponics could revolutionize urban eating](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-aquaponics-could-revolutionize-urban-eating/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, along with several other Sea Grant programs, universities, and researchers, have been involved in advising and establishing a number of aquaculture operations in the U.S. and around the world, including some aquaponics facilities. This video from our friends at Purdue University provides a terrific amount of detail about aquaponics and how the
- [Former intern Ada Morgan continues work on environmental issues](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-ada-morgan-continues-work-on-environmental-issues/) - We recently got some exciting news from former intern Ada Morgan, who in 2011 worked with Caitie McCoy on a study of community perceptions of sediment remediation in the Sheboygan River Area of Concern. We’ll let her tell you what she has been up to since. “The Sheboygan study finished up just before I graduated
- [In the news: Aquaculture the best way forward for a fish-hungry world](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-aquaculture-the-best-way-forward-for-a-fish-hungry-world/) - Protecting fish populations worldwide while still meeting the steadily increasing demand for fresh seafood is a critical challenge facing several countries, but aquaculture (fish farming) is making significant advances in efficiency and sustainability that can meet those needs. From MotherJones.com: "Globally, we've hungered for 3.2 percent more seafood every year for the last five
- [Former intern Allison Neubauer now a Sea Grant educator](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-allison-neubauer-now-a-sea-grant-educator/) - When we first introduced you to Allison Neubauer she was a summer intern working with IISG's Kristin TePas to develop a website and other outreach materials for the U.S. EPA research vessel Lake Guardian. That was last summer. Today we are happy to announce that Allison is still working hard to improve Great Lakes literacy. Only now
- [Calling all experts to join PhragNet](https://iiseagrant.org/calling-all-experts-to-join-phragnet/) - Researchers at the Chicago Botanic Garden are asking wetland managers across the country to join PhragNet, a collaborative network that brings scientists and managers together to improve Phragmites control strategies. From the latest issue of IISG's The Helm: The idea behind PhragNet is simple. Managers provide soil and plant samples and share information about their management strategies and goals. In
- [SeaPerch workshop brings underwater robotics to the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/seaperch-workshop-brings-underwater-robotics-to-the-classroom/) - SeaPerch, a program that brings underwater robotics to classrooms and demonstrates how they can be used for educational purposes, recently held a workshop at the University of Illinois Hydrosystems Laboratory. IISG’s Robin Goettel and Terri Hallesy were among the presenters and they shared a number of educational materials that teachers could combine with their classes'
- [Jumpin’ Jack joins tour of Great Lakes region](https://iiseagrant.org/jumpin-jack-joins-tour-of-great-lakes-region/) - Jumpin’ Jack, the silver carp sensation known for his glam look and high-flying stage tricks, will join Lady Quagga on tour of schools and public events starting this month. Despite differences in their history and style, the two have been dubbed a ‘captivating duo’ by many critics. Several experts have also commended the “spokes-mussel”
- [NW Indiana students engage in hands-on water quality activities](https://iiseagrant.org/hh1/) - IISG Environmental Social Scientist Caitie McCoy has been spending a lot of time working with communities, government, Sea Grant programs, and affiliated local and regional organizations to help clean up Great Lakes Areas of Concern (AOCs). Recently she had the opportunity to spend some time visiting with students at two schools in northwest Indiana-- sharing
- [Students live stream with Lake Guardian scientists](https://iiseagrant.org/students-live-stream-with-lake-guardian-scientists/) - A group of seventh graders in Buffalo, New York are gearing up for a different kind of science class. On Monday, students will take a break from their regular activities to video chat with Great Lakes scientists and discuss issues like water chemistry, food webs, and pollution. And after spending the fall monitoring water quality
- [CMAP wins award for water supply planning](https://iiseagrant.org/cmap-wins-award-for-water-supply-planning/) - The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) was recently recognized with a National Planning Excellence award for their work developing GO TO 2040 – a comprehensive regional plan that unites and coordinates seven counties infrastructure development. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Margaret Schneeman, who works directly with CMAP, was involved in the plan development and implementation,
- [In the news: Still no Asian carp in Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-still-no-asian-carp-in-great-lakes/) - Earlier this month, officials in Michigan announced that genetic material from silver carp, a species of Asian carp, had been discovered in the Kalamazoo River around 20 miles upstream from where the river flows into Lake Michigan. It was the first time a positive sample of eDNA had been found that close to the lake.
- [Interns Catherine and Jennifer tackled key water supply planning issues](https://iiseagrant.org/interns-catherine-and-jennifer-tackled-key-water-supply-planning-issues/) - Our summer internship program has wrapped up for another year. This year, seven students and recent graduates worked with our specialists on a broad range of issues, including AIS prevention, sediment remediation, and water supply planning. Catherine Kemp and Jennifer Egert spent their summer working with Margaret Schneemann, IISG's water resource economist. Catherine's work this
- [IISG receives grant funding to expand AIS prevention work](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-receives-grant-funding-to-expand-ais-prevention-work/) - Activities associated with the purchase, sale, and use of commercially available organisms or “organisms-in-trade” can potentially result in the introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS) to waterways such as the Great Lakes. Preventing these introductions is a much more cost-effective way to protect waterways, as opposed to the cost and effort involved in controlling or
- [Illini Bass Fishing Club helps IISG spread invasive species info](https://iiseagrant.org/illini-bass-fishing-club-helps-iisg-spread-invasive-species-info/) - The IISG aquatic invasive species team (AIS) kicked off their fishing tournament season with a bang earlier this week. Several members were onsite April 6 for a high school bass fishing tournament to talk with young anglers about the threat of AIS and what they can do to prevent their spread. Hosted by the Illini
- [IISG AIS coordinator receives Lake Guardian award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-ais-coordinator-receives-lake-guardian-award/) - Each year the Illinois Lakes Management Association recognizes one outstanding professional or volunteer for their significant contributions to preserving and protecting the quality of Illinois lakes. The Lake Guardian award, given annually, acknowledges each winner’s career-long efforts to ensure healthy lakes throughout the state of Illinois, and this year Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Pat Charlebois was
- [Social science strengthens outreach for the Upper Trenton Channel clean-up plan](https://iiseagrant.org/social-science-strengthens-outreach-for-the-upper-trenton-channel-clean-up-plan/) - Scientists and engineers are working together to design a clean-up plan for Michigan’s Upper Trenton Channel, where high concentrations of historic pollutants pose a threat to aquatic life and public health. The process began about a year ago with a feasibility study. In January, local residents had a chance to weigh-in on an early draft of the
- [New video offers insight into Great Lakes investment](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-offers-insight-into-great-lakes-investment/) - Revitalizing Local Waterfront Economies: The Great Lakes Legacy Act is a new video that welcomes people and partners to the benefits of restoring degraded rivers, harbors, and lakes. Before modern-day environmental regulations, Great Lakes waterways became blighted by decades of industrial discharges. The Legacy Act was established in 2002 to clean up contamination in
- [Getting Sheboygan off the AOC list](https://iiseagrant.org/getting-sheboygan-off-the-aoc-list/) - The Sheboygan River in Wisconsin is a priority Area of Concern (AOC) for cleanup, restoration, and remediation according to the EPA. IISG’s Caitie McCoy has been working directly with communities in all of the Great Lakes areas, and attended a meeting in late January in Sheboygan to discuss the river cleanup project with the people
- [Milwaukee River gets a little help from its friends](https://iiseagrant.org/milwaukee-river-gets-a-little-help-from-its-friends/) - Over 200 bags of trash, some shopping carts, mattresses, and a port-o-let were removed from Milwaukee's Lincoln Park earlier this month during an annual river cleanup led by Milwaukee Riverkeeper. The event drew nearly 3,500 residents and local officials to rivers across the city. Almost 100 of these volunteers were members of the Friends of
- [New section of Grand Calumet river restoration work begins](https://iiseagrant.org/new-section-of-grand-calumet-river-restoration-work-begins/) - Dredging and restoration work on another section of the Grand Calumet river is set to begin this spring, removing more than one million cubic yards of contaminated sediment from the river bottom and rebuilding local wetlands. Caitie McCoy, IISG’s environmental social scientist, provides some more information about the upcoming work: “Work will start April
- [Grand Calumet partners get first-hand look at cleanup successes](https://iiseagrant.org/grand-calumet-partners-get-first-hand-look-at-cleanup-successes/) - For anyone familiar with the Grand Calumet River, the changes over the last few years are impossible to miss. The historically industrialized river, long ago abandoned by both people and wildlife, is now home to birds, fish, and other aquatic life in many areas. The revitalization is due to a series of remediation and restoration
- [U of I students get creative with green infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-i-students-get-creative-with-green-infrastructure/) - Eliana Brown recently joined the Illinois Water Resources Center as an outreach specialist. Prior to starting at IWRC, she worked at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Facilities & Services as the MS4 coordinator and at Illinois EPA as a field engineer. Eliana has a M.S. in environmental engineering and a B.S. in general engineering and
- [Internship brings Brittany Sievers closer to a career in outreach](https://iiseagrant.org/internship-brings-brittany-sievers-closer-to-a-career-in-outreach/) - Our summer internship program has wrapped up for another year. This summer, seven students and recent graduates worked with our specialists on broad range of issues, including AIS prevention, sediment remediation, and water supply planning. Brittany Sievers spent her internship working with Kara Salazar, IISG’s sustainable communities specialist. She had this to say about her summer
- [Aquaculture industry continues to grow in the Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/aquaculture-industry-continues-to-grow-in-the-midwest/) - IISG staff will have the opportunity to see aquaculture in action next week while touring the Bell Aquaculture facility in Albany, IN. IISG's Kwamena Quagrainie has been studying and providing expert advice to aquaculture operations in the Midwest and worldwide for many years, and will be giving the staff more information on how the facility
- [IISG's Kwamena Quagrainie promoted to new position](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-kwamena-quagrainie-promoted-to-new-position/) - IISG’s Aquaculture Marketing Specialist Kwamena Quagrainie, who also directs the aquaculture economics and marketing program at Purdue University, was recently promoted to the position of Clinical Engagement Assistant Professor in Agricultural Economics. Dr. Quagrainie has been involved for many years in aquaculture marketing and outreach, helping numerous aquaculture operations get started or expand their business
- [IISG's Kwamena Quagrainie recognized for his outreach and extension efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-kwamena-quagrainie-recognized-for-his-outreach-and-extension-efforts/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquaculture marketing specialist Kwamena Quagrainie was recently recognized for his many years of work in developing and improving the business practices, marketing, and success of aquaculture operations both in the state of Indiana and internationally through his efforts in several African nations. The Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialist Association’s (PUCESA) mid-career Award
- [Website of the week: The ABCs of fish farming](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-the-abcs-of-fish-farming/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. Aquaculture plays an increasingly vital role in securing long-term food supplies, and the Midwest is poised to help. In fact, a rich supply of raw materials and proximity to large markets makes Illinois and
- [Two IISG projects chosen as APEX 2014 award winners](https://iiseagrant.org/two-iisg-projects-chosen-as-apex-2014-award-winners/) - The APEX awards are given each year by Communication Concepts to recognize outstanding publication work in a variety of fields, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant projects were selected this year for awards in two categories. Laura Kammin and Anjanette Riley of our Unwanted Meds program received an award in the category of Green Writing for
- [LIVE! from the Lake Guardian: Bringing science to the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/live-from-the-lake-guardian-bringing-science-to-the-classroom/) - Charleston, IL may be hundreds of miles from where the R/V Lake Guardian was collecting samples in Lake Erie earlier this week, but that didn't stop a group of sixth graders from taking a tour of the U.S. EPA vessel. From the comfort of their classroom, more than 60 students and teachers watched as EPA researcher
- [Leaks can run, but they can't hide](https://iiseagrant.org/leaks-can-run-but-they-cant-hide/) - Household leaks cost the country more than a trillion gallons of water a year—enough to quench the water needs of roughly 11 million homes. The common culprits are toilet flappers, dripping faucets, and other leaky valves. Fortunately, there are easy steps you can take in your home and yard to save water and money. And
- [Full-cost water planning guidebook now available](https://iiseagrant.org/full-cost-water-planning-guidebook-now-available/) - One of the most important planning concerns in the coming years will be ensuring the smart, sensible use and long-term availability of water resources for a growing population. This is especially true in large urban areas like Chicago, which has adopted the GO TO 2040 comprehensive regional plan to address and prepare for future growth.
- [Place-based education inspires more than just students](https://iiseagrant.org/place-based-education-inspires-more-than-just-students/) - Several IISG staff members were in Grand Rapids, MI earlier this month to share some of our education resources and curricula during the Great Lakes Place-based Education Conference. For Allison Neubauer, the experience had an unexpected twist. Stewardship and place-based education are nothing new to us educators at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. In fact, the IISG education
- [Medicine disposal draws a crowd at public engagement symposium](https://iiseagrant.org/medicine-disposal-draws-a-crowd-at-public-engagement-symposium/) - Allison Neubauer and Kirsten Walker were at the University of Illinois Public Engagement Symposium last week to raise awareness of IISG outreach in Champaign-Urbana. Allison had this to say about the event. The public engagement symposium was a great opportunity to find out what other local organizations and academic programs are working on. The crowds
- [Website of the week: Bringing science to life has never been so easy](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-bringing-science-to-life-has-never-been-so-easy/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. For over two years, the Limno Loan program has been shaking up science class across the Great Lakes region. Coordinated by IISG and the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office, the program gives students
- [IISG reaches vetmed audience about unused medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-reaches-vetmed-audience-about-unused-medicine-disposal/) - What do ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antidepressants, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD), anti-diabetic drugs, and vitamin D derivatives all have in common? They are all on the top 10 list of human medications that poison pets according to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center. “It is extremely important that people properly store and dispose of their medications”,
- [Chicago students learn proper medicine disposal thru Earth Force partnership](https://iiseagrant.org/chicago-students-learn-proper-medicine-disposal-thru-earth-force-partnership/) - IISG education team members Robin Goettel and Terri Hallesy partnered with the Field Museum’s Earth Force Program to work with students and teachers on raising awareness within the Calumet region about the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products. Earth Force engages 7th and 8th grade Chicago Public School students in action projects that
- [Like cars, drinking water systems require maintenance](https://iiseagrant.org/like-cars-drinking-water-systems-require-maintenance/) - This post first appeared on the Metropolitan Planning Council website. Getting water into our homes and businesses requires a vast distribution system of underground pipes, many of which have been in the ground a long time. Eventually, pipes wear out, causing water leaks and breaks that require repair and replacement. Keeping up with repair and replacement so
- [Our modern world leads to new pollution sources](https://iiseagrant.org/our-modern-world-leads-to-new-pollution-sources/) - Unfortunately in the United States we pollute at a rate much faster than we can put control measures in place. New chemicals and substances are continually being developed and used to enhance our industrial processes and products. A drawback to this advancement is that in some cases, when a chemical so novel, we have difficulty
- [Water affordability report helps inform new Chicago water billing policy](https://iiseagrant.org/water-affordability-report-helps-inform-new-chicago-water-billing-policy/) - In northeastern Illinois, from 2008 to 2018, the average residential monthly water rate almost doubled. In fact, water costs are rising nationwide. If water rates continue to increase, economically vulnerable households may struggle to pay for this most basic necessity of life. “Water utilities around the country increasingly need to balance their goals of recovering
- [Breaking news: Michigan City buoy returns for fourth season](https://iiseagrant.org/breaking-news-michigan-city-buoy-returns-for-fourth-season/) - Swimmers, boaters, and anglers visiting Indiana’s coastline can once again learn about conditions in southern Lake Michigan with real-time data collected by the Michigan City buoy. The buoy, launched for the first time in 2012, returned to its post four miles from shore today to collect data on wave height and direction, wind speed, and air and
- [Nearshore buoy coming to Illinois summer 2015](https://iiseagrant.org/nearshore-buoy-coming-to-illinois-summer-2015/) - A new environmental sensing buoy will be placed north of Chicago this summer, making it easier than ever for Illinois boaters and beach-goers to spend a fun, safe day on the water. Like its counterpart in Michigan City, IN, the nearshore buoy will relay information on wave height and direction, wind speed, and air and
- [Former intern Naoki turns Great Lakes buoy experience into offshore power development](https://iiseagrant.org/former-intern-naoki-turns-great-lakes-buoy-experience-into-offshore-power-development/) - It’s been two years since we launched our summer internship program, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Our interns did great things at IISG—educated boaters on AIS prevention, investigated community perceptions of sediment remediation projects, installed a real-time buoy in Lake Michigan, and more. But this impressive work didn’t stop at the end
- [Buoy workshop inspires new STEM activities](https://iiseagrant.org/buoy-workshop-inspires-new-stem-activities/) - Fourteen teachers from Illinois and Indiana are hard at work developing new science lessons that incorporate real-time data from the Michigan City buoy after a training workshop held last week at Purdue North Central. During the day-long workshop, IISG’s education and research teams, along with Purdue University’s Cary Troy, introduced teachers to the environmental monitoring
- [Meet the summer 2017 interns!](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-the-summer-2017-interns/) - IISG and Illinois Water Resources Center extend a big welcome to this summer's interns! The five will be working side-by-side with specialists and scientists on everything from outreach and communication to sample collection and data analysis. Emily Clark Illinois-Indiana Great Lakes Communication and Outreach Intern Paris Collingsworth and Kristin TePas Emily Clark is going into her senior year at
- [New intern draws on CSMI fieldwork in Lake Huron](https://iiseagrant.org/new-intern-draws-on-csmi-fieldwork-in-lake-huron/) - I’m aboard a 180-foot research vessel traversing Lake Huron; the ship is the U.S. EPA R/V Lake Guardian, and the goal is to take the pulse of this gaping freshwater entity. Every year the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) comprehensively surveys one of the five Great Lakes. As a result, it’s been five years
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Junyi Duan](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-junyi-duan/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Junyi Duan is a second-year Ph.D. student in the School of Construction Management Technology at Purdue University. His
- [Purdue culinary leadership and local chefs take aquaculture tour](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-culinary-leadership-and-local-chefs-take-aquaculture-tour/) - Aquaculture and aquaponics operations in Illinois and Indiana produce a wide variety of high-value seafood and vegetable products. Despite this, the vast majority of local chefs and restaurants are unaware that these products are being produced locally, so they still rely on frozen or fresh processed seafood, according to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist Andrew
- [In the News: Sustainable, functionally designed garden receives gifts to grow impact](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-sustainable-functionally-designed-garden-receives-gifts-to-perpetuate-impact/) - Nestled in the pedestrian walkways leading from Illini Grove to the larger University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, Illinois Extension’s 10,000-square-foot Red Oak Rain Garden is an inviting demonstration site that first began to take shape in 2006 to address flooding issues that threatened pathways and a large red oak tree. It has continued to evolve through
- [In the News: Tomas Höök discusses nation's first genetically modified animal cleared for human consumption](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-tomas-hook-discusses-nations-first-genetically-modified-animal-cleared-for-human-consumption/) - Many people show concern about eating genetically modified organisms (GMO) like the new farm-raised Atlantic salmon that includes a gene from chinook salmon and DNA sequence from ocean pout, an eel-like species. However, an article by Tony Briscoe in the Chicago Tribune—"Indiana salmon hatchery to raise nation's first genetically modified animal cleared for human consumption"—covers why
- [Lake Guardian scientists and teachers journey to the core in this video](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-guardian-scientists-and-teachers-journey-to-the-core-in-this-video/) - Ever wondered what it actually looks like as samples are collected from the floor of Lake Michigan? A science teacher from Elk Grove High School in Illinois got to the bottom of it for you. When it came time to lower the multi-corer and hydraulic extruders, Quinn Loch strapped on a GoPro video camera to
- [Science students experience Wildcat Creek feet first](https://iiseagrant.org/science-students-experience-wildcat-creek-feet-first-2/) - Honors and AP high school students from Howard County, Ind. got their feet really wet Thursday at the 2015 Wildcat Experience at Wildcat Creek near Kokomo. The program was started by Howard County Stormwater Technician Sarah Brichford with important goals for these high achievers. Wildcat Creek is 84 miles long and a major tributary of the
- [Illinois fourth graders are eager to tell their fish tales](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-fourth-graders-are-eager-to-tell-their-fish-tales/) - “I am presenting the Coho salmon,” Shaniyah Lucas, 9, declared proudly as she gestured toward her computer. “I learned that when it comes down to their family, they start to get mean because they protect their eggs and themselves from predators." Lucas, along with her fourth-grade classmates, presented their findings as part of Alex
- [Hey educators! The Medicine Chest has a new look and new lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/hey-educators-the-medicine-chest-has-a-new-look-and-new-lessons/) - A new version of the award-winning curriculum The Medicine Chest is now available! This updated and revised version includes new lessons and new teaching approaches. Here's the story of how this edition came to be. In 2012, I started in a new position at the University of Illinois and was introduced to the issue of
- [Nature is right down the street for East Chicago students](https://iiseagrant.org/nature-is-right-down-the-street-for-east-chicago-students/) - It was a chilly May 12th, cloudy and windy as well. But 29 sixth graders from West Side Middle School in East Chicago, Indiana came to nearby Roxana Marsh to experience what the outdoors has to offer, learn new things, help with the cleanup and restoration of the natural area, and enjoy the afternoon. Roxana
- [Ohio students take their stewardship to a national park](https://iiseagrant.org/ohio-students-take-their-stewardship-to-a-national-park/) - During the summer of 2014 sixteen science teachers from all around the Great Lakes region spent a week on board the U.S. E.P.A ship R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Erie as part of the Shipboard and Shoreline Science Workshop. Sponsored by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, Ohio Sea Grant, Pennsylvania Sea Grant, and the
- [Don't let it loose! What to do with unwanted classroom pets](https://iiseagrant.org/dont-let-it-loose-what-to-do-with-unwanted-classroom-pets/) - Another school year is coming to a close, and teachers across the country are beginning to pack up their classrooms for the summer. Books are being packed away, wall decorations are coming down, and classroom plants and animals are moving to a new home. And where that new home is can have large and lasting
- [Wisconsin teachers make the most of Sea Grant aquatic education opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/wisconsin-teachers-make-the-most-of-sea-grant-aquatic-education-opportunities/) - Real-world, hands-on activities are bringing Great Lakes science alive for a group of Wisconsin middle school students. Our friends at Wisconsin Sea Grant have the story. Two Wisconsin teachers have made exceptional use of the educational resources that Sea Grant has to offer. And not just resources from Wisconsin Sea Grant—the teachers have found valuable
- [High school anglers join the fight against invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/high-school-anglers-join-the-fight-against-invasive-species/) - Last weekend, high school anglers from across the state gathered at central Illinois’ Clinton Lake to battle for one of the top honors in competitive bass fishing—the Big Bass award. But the teams participating in the Illinois Bass Fishing Club High School Open walked away with a lot more than awards and prize bags. The
- [Hey teachers: Be the scientist! The classroom is your lab!](https://iiseagrant.org/hey-teachers-be-the-scientist-the-classroom-is-your-lab/) - With over 200 sessions spanning three days and an Exhibit Hall featuring leaders in the STEM industry, the Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc. Conference is the premier professional development and networking opportunity for science teachers in Indiana. This year, science teacher Jed Freels shared lessons learned over his 34-year teaching career. Jed was one
- [Peoria students bringing the bright side to the South Side](https://iiseagrant.org/peoria-students-bringing-the-bright-side-to-the-south-side/) - Adrienne Gulley, IISG pollution prevention outreach specialist, meets with five enthusiastic high school students from Peoria, Illinois. Gulley brought along the "EnviroScape," a plastic model she uses to demonstrate how pollution affects water quality. The students belong to the selective 4-H Spark Tank, a program developed by University of Illinois Extension. Their goal is to "change the face of the
- [Indiana students do real-world creek monitoring with EPA's hydrolab](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-students-do-real-world-creek-monitoring-with-the-hydrolab/) - Sophomores at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana got to spend a school day in nature and take part in real science. Using an EPA monitoring tool, the hydrolab, and their own observations, the students provided data for a restoration project in Cobus Creek. In early May, around 90 students visited six stations over the course
- [PPCP teacher workshop opens up The Medicine Chest](https://iiseagrant.org/medicine-chest/) - Last week IISG and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) at the University of Illinois hosted a workshop for Illinois and Indiana teachers on pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) in the environment to help these teachers introduce or expand the issue of PPCPs into their classrooms. The start of the workshop was not for the squeamish.
- [Middle schoolers get their hands wet at Peoria 4-H STEM camp](https://iiseagrant.org/middle-schoolers-get-their-hands-wet-at-peoria-4-h-stem-camp/) - At the start of July, IISG and the Illinois Water Resources Center took part in the annual 4G STEM Camp in Peoria, Illinois. The camp, coordinated by University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Bradley University, introduces seventh- and eighth-grade girls to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. The forty participants gladly retreated from the hot sun and humid weather
- [Teachers chart new course after week aboard Lake Guardian](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-chart-new-course-after-week-aboard-lake-guardian/) - Listen to Kristin TePas' radio interview with University of Illinois Extension's Todd E. Gleason below. Fifteen educators are once again on dry land recovering from a schedule just as packed as the Lake Guardian's quarters. The 2016 Shipboard Science Workshop on Lake Superior aboard the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office research vessel wrapped up last week.
- [From cruise to classroom, Sea Grant and partners expand Great Lakes literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/from-cruise-to-classroom-expanding-great-lakes-literacy/) - “It was an early morning start with sampling near Stony Point along the northern shores of Minnesota,” Ann Quinn, of Pennsylvania and Krysta Maas, of Minnesota, wrote in a blog post in July of 2016. “As we approached Duluth, we stopped three times to sample near the shore and within the harbor. As we passed
- [IISG connects educators, scientists, and citizens at Peggy Notebaert](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-connects-educators-scientists-and-citizens-at-peggy-notebaert/) - The Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) teamed up with the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum last month to host “Great Lakes Awareness Day: Lake Michigan's Beauty & Fragility.” CGLL fosters a community of Great Lakes literate educators, students, scientists, environmental professionals, and citizen volunteers dedicated to improved Great Lakes stewardship. The event featured Great Lakes education and
- [Restored Grand Calumet River is a learning spot for local educators](https://iiseagrant.org/restored-grand-calumet-river-is-a-learning-spot-for-local-educators/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Terri Hallesy and Leslie Dorworth and I pulled up along the river’s edge and parked our car on the gravel road. As our group approached the bank, two majestic egrets took flight looking like purest snow against a backdrop of vibrant blues and green. A bald eagle had been spotted earlier, perched
- [Students are welcomed aboard the Lake Guardian research vessel](https://iiseagrant.org/students-are-welcomed-aboard-the-lake-guardian-research-vessel/) - Not every day do students board a ship and learn about the research conducted out on Lake Michigan. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Community Outreach Specialist Kristin TePas recently organized tours of the U.S. EPA research vessel, the Lake Guardian, for 140 students and chaperones from four Illinois and Indiana schools. Students from Chicago’s Dr. Martin
- [Students connect with Grand Calumet River through stewardship and science](https://iiseagrant.org/students-connect-with-grand-calumet-river-through-stewardship-and-science/) - There was an infectious buzz of excitement as 31 fourth-grade students scrambled from one riverbank education station to the next for Grand Calumet River Stewardship Day. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Environmental Social Scientist Caitie Nigrelli helped plan the sixth annual stewardship day in an effort to get children involved and interested in the ecosystems near
- [Green infrastructure helps communities—large and small—be ready for the future](https://iiseagrant.org/green-infrastructure-helps-communities-large-and-small-be-ready-for-the-future/) - Conserving or growing the number of trees and other plants in our environment is not just a feel-good idea. Among many benefits, gardens and other greenspace can help reduce flooding, a major concern in the Midwest due to increasingly larger, more frequent storms, as well as expanding development that leaves rain nowhere to go. Green
- [New IISG funding will support research to address PFAS knowledge gaps](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-funding-will-support-research-to-address-pfas-knowledge-gaps/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) announces $400,000 in funding for four new research projects focused on social and policy issues related to PFAS in the Great Lakes region. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment. PFAS are used in a range of products, including
- [Chicago may not be ‘my kind of town’ for porous asphalt](https://iiseagrant.org/chicago-may-not-be-my-kind-of-town-for-porous-asphalt/) - As bigger storms become more frequent, flooding is more of a concern, especially in big cities with so many hard surfaces that do not absorb rainwater. In a city like Chicago with an estimated 4,000 miles of streets, would porous asphalt, which can soak up precipitation, be a possible solution for increased flooding risks? Ramez
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Sydney McAndrews](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-sydney-mcandrews/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Sydney McAndrews is a second-year graduate student in the Center for Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at Eastern Illinois
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Yizhou Lin](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-yizhou-lin/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Yizhou Lin, a Ph.D. student in the Sustainable Infrastructure and ManUfacturing Lab at Purdue University School of Construction
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Kathryn Mudica](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-kathryn-mudica/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Kathryn Mudica is a Ph.D. candidate at Indiana State University. Her dissertation focus has been biogeochemical research in
- [Educators can apply for Lake Erie Shipboard Science Workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/shipboard-science-workshop-2024/) - Apply today for the 2024 Shipboard Science Workshop aboard US EPA’s R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Erie! Formal and non-formal 5th–12th grade educators from across the Great Lakes states are invited to apply to join the Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) and Great Lakes scientists for a once-in-a-lifetime, free opportunity to assist scientists and bring the Great Lakes back
- [Great Lakes educators reflect on their Lake Guardian experiences](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-educators-reflect-on-their-lake-guardian-experiences/) - Each summer on one of the Great Lakes, 15 educators set sail for a week on the Lake Guardian, an Environmental Protection Agency research vessel, where they work side by side with scientists and fellow educators, growing their knowledge and confidence in bringing Great Lakes science to their students. The Shipboard Science Workshop is the centerpiece
- [In the News: Kristin TePas explores crucial role of teachers in testing Great Lakes water quality aboard EPA ship](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-kristin-tepas-explores-crucial-role-of-teachers-in-testing-great-lakes-water-quality-aboard-epa-ship/) - This summer, Lake Ontario was the site of an exciting experience for 15 teachers who spent a week on board an Environmental Protection Agency ship, testing water quality on the lake. Research that took place during this voyage may play an important role in the future health of not just Lake Ontario, but all the
- [Summer brings research, education and outreach opportunities in the two states](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-brings-research-education-and-outreach-opportunities-in-the-two-states/) - This summer, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is offering an opportunity to expand knowledge of the impacts of a suite of chemicals that can be found in our homes and in the environment. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoralkyl substances, are thousands of compounds that have emerged to be a concern in the Great Lakes and Lake
- [Mentorship program helps experienced educators share Great Lakes literacy lessons ](https://iiseagrant.org/mentorship-program-helps-experienced-educators-share-great-lakes-literacy-lessons/) - Sea Grant’s Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL) held its first Mentorship Virtual Summit in 2022 to celebrate educator wins and share success stories from classrooms near and far. Attended by 35 mentors and mentees from across the Great Lakes region, the conference provided a space for top-tier science educators to describe some of their
- [With a Hydrolab, student scientists study their own environment](https://iiseagrant.org/with-a-hydrolab-student-scientists-study-their-own-environment/) - For a while now, John Gensic, a high school biology teacher in Mishawaka, Indiana, has been redirecting his teaching from a focus on classroom lectures to having students participate and be actively engaged as scientists. One key way he is achieving that is by putting a Hydrolab in his students’ hands. Hydrolabs are sensor units
- [IISG recognized with honors as we grow programs and share resources](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-recognized-with-honors-as-we-grow-programs-and-share-resources/) - The Great Lakes Sea Grant Network (GLSGN) met in September for the first time in four years. Hosted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) in Evanston, Illinois, the gathering offered opportunities for Sea Grant staff from throughout the Great Lakes region and the national office to plan, share resources and knowledge, and celebrate people and projects.
- [New issue of IISG's The Helm highlights green infrastructure projects](https://iiseagrant.org/new-issue-of-iisgs-the-helm-highlights-green-infrastructure-projects/) - The 2023 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue is focused on stormwater management with green infrastructure, PFAS, and more, including how students are learning about
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Amber Schmidt](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-amber-schmidt/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Amber Schmidt is a second-year graduate student in the Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program at the University
- [IISG Shares in Environmental Management Award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-shares-in-environmental-management-award/) - URBANA - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) sediment specialist Susan Boehme and her colleagues at the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) have won the National Association of Environmental Professionals 2009 National Environmental Excellence Award for their remediation project on the Tannery Bay/Wetland in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. In response to the 2002 Great
- [Cleanup process gets started at Zephyr site in Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/remediation-process-gets-started-at-zephyr-site-in-michigan/) - Last week, I joined U.S. EPA project managers from the Great Lakes National Program Office at the “Zephyr” site in Muskegon, Michigan (named for the Zephyr Oil Refinery that once existed on the property). Zephyr lies within the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern, a designation given because of the environmental degradation in its past. The
- [Michigan cleanup site gets some Helping Hands](https://iiseagrant.org/michigan-area-of-concern-gets-some-helping-hands/) - “The site doesn’t glow!” assured Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (Michigan DEQ) geologist Sarah Pearson, to the relief of local teachers stepping foot on the land of what used to be the Zephyr oil refining facility in Muskegon, Michigan. The site is now home to a fertilizer company. The 14 educators were taking part in a week-long
- [Cleanup at River Raisin in Michigan is complete](https://iiseagrant.org/cleanup-coming-to-an-end-at-river-raisin-in-michigan/) - River Raisin in Monroe, Michigan is getting closer—one scoop at a time—to being delisted from the Great Lakes Areas of Concern. The 2.6-mile section of the river, located near the Port of Monroe, Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, was contaminated with PCBs and lead from nearby manufacturing. Multiple cleanups starting in 1997 have removed
- [Muskegon Lake cleanup project celebrates completion](https://iiseagrant.org/muskegon-lake-cleanup-project-celebrates-completion/) - Community members, stakeholders, and several agencies have been involved in an extensive cleanup project in Muskegon Lake for the last few years, and just this month they celebrated the project’s completion. The Great Lakes Legacy Act project began with the development of a master plan and secured funding, with the goal of cleaning and
- [Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Brian Lovejoy](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-grad-student-scholars-brian-lovejoy/) - Meet Our Grad Student Scholars is a series from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) celebrating the students and research funded by our scholars program. To learn more about our faculty and graduate student funding opportunities, visit Fellowships & Scholarships. Brian Lovejoy is a 3rd-year Ph.D. student in the Plant Biology and Conservation program at Northwestern University. He
- [In the News: Energy is a key expense in maintaining water supplies](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-energy-is-a-key-expense-in-maintaining-water-supplies/) - While the primary responsibility of water utility managers is to provide a clean, safe water supply, water managers are de facto energy managers, as supplying water requires energy to move and treat water. Understanding the water-energy nexus can benefit sustainable resource management and policy development. In the fall issue of SPLASH, the Illinois Section American
- [In the News: The impact of microplastics on algae growth in waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-the-impact-of-microplastics-on-algae-growth-in-waterways/) - Scientists have learned over the years that when aquatic organisms such as zooplankton become exposed to microplastics, they eat poorly. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Director Tomas Höök was part of a study at Purdue University that shows that the zooplankton's plastic-induced eating difficulties also limit its control of algal proliferation. “Microplastics aren’t just having an effect
- [IISG announces Water Conservation Technical Assistance Program grant opportunity](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-announces-water-conservation-technical-assistance-program-grant-opportunity/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, in partnership with Illinois' Kane County, is offering a unique grant opportunity for communities to improve water use efficiency. Kane County communities can now apply for support through the new Water Conservation Technical Assistance Program. This program was created to support communities and water suppliers in Kane County to take proactive steps toward
- [We're looking for a coastal resilience specialist for Illinois and Indiana communities](https://iiseagrant.org/were-looking-for-a-coastal-resilience-specialist-for-illinois-and-indiana-communities/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and Purdue’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources are seeking a coastal resilience specialist. In this role, you will develop a program that includes technical guidance, extension and applied research related to physical coastal resilience along the southern Lake Michigan shoreline. Responsibilities will include: Providing technical assistance and consultation for coastal
- [Apply now for the 2025 Knauss Fellowship in Washington, D.C.](https://iiseagrant.org/apply-now-for-the-2025-knauss-fellowship-in-washington-d-c/) - Located in Washington, D.C., the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources, and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. This is a one-year fellowship open to any student, regardless of citizenship, who is enrolled toward
- [Registration open for 2020 Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program](https://iiseagrant.org/imwsp-2020/) - No matter where you live, you live in a watershed—an area of land that drains to a waterbody such as a stream, river or lake. Through a structured training program beginning March 17, the Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program (IMWSP) will provide community members with knowledge about their surrounding water bodies and how to keep
- [Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program debuts in Northwest Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-master-watershed-steward-program-debuts-in-northwest-indiana/) - No matter where you live, you live in a watershed—an area of land that drains to a waterbody such as a stream, river or lake. Through a structured training program beginning in March, the Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program (IMWSP) will provide community members with knowledge about their surrounding water bodies and how to keep
- [In the news: Teachers identify the good and the still needed in Great Lakes literacy education](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-teachers-identify-the-good-and-the-still-needed-in-great-lakes-literacy-education/) - Dozens of Michigan teachers were some of the attendees at the 2013 Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University back in March, and one of the most important topics of discussion was the current and future need for improving Great Lakes literacy. From the MSU office of extension: "At the luncheon, educators learned about upcoming
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant recognized for outstanding outreach efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-recognized-for-outstanding-outreach-efforts/) - At the recent Great Lakes Sea Grant Network meeting in Evanston, Illinois, Amy Shambach, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquaculture marketing outreach associate, was presented with the 2023 Great Lakes Sea Grant Network Early Career Award. Shambach has been in her role with IISG since 2019. Since then, she has developed numerous outreach products, including videos, factsheets,
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant announces our 2024 Knauss Fellowship finalist](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-announces-our-2024-knauss-fellowship-finalist/) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant College Program is pleased to announce finalists for the 2024 class of the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. The 84 early-career professionals selected will be placed in federal government offices throughout Washington, D.C., and join the over 1,600 people who have participated in the
- [Great Lakes Sea Grant programs awarded $425,000 to advance aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-sea-grant-programs-awarded-425000-to-advance-aquaculture/) - The Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative was awarded $425,000 by the National Sea Grant Office to advance land-based aquaculture in the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative (GLAC), led by Minnesota Sea Grant, supports an environmentally responsible, competitive and sustainable aquaculture industry in the Great Lakes region. Formed in 2019, the Aquaculture Collaborative is
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant joins initiative to protect freshwater resources](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-joins-in-initiative-to-protect-freshwater-resources/) - Sea Grant announced three initiatives this week, all focused on freshwater systems and management. Projects include managing stormwater to reduce flooding in the Great Lakes, examining contaminants of emerging concern along the East Coast and mitigating pollution resulting from runoff in the mid-Atlantic region. “Sea Grant’s latest investments demonstrate our commitment to address knowledge gaps
- [In the News: Amy Shambach talks about the future of shrimp farming](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-amy-shambach-talks-about-the-future-of-shrimp-farming/) - A group of Midwestern shrimp farmers are on a mission to provide Americans with better-tasting, sustainable shrimp. The industry struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, but farmers remain hopeful that indoor shrimp farming will come back stronger than ever. Experts say aquaculture, a method used to produce aquatic organisms in controlled conditions, can be a new
- [Fish for Your Health website offers quick safety and nutrition info](https://iiseagrant.org/fish-for-your-health-website-gets-a-makeover/) - Navigating the dos and don'ts of seafood consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding can be quite challenging and even confusing at times. With a dozen or more seafood choices to navigate, making the right decision for you and your baby is not always easy. In the past, even medical professionals and dietitians offered conflicting advice, cautioning
- [Protecting our feathered friends: The impact of lawn care practices on birds](https://iiseagrant.org/protecting-our-feathered-friends-the-impact-of-lawn-care-practices-on-birds/) - Zoey Young is a rising junior at Lake Forest College, double majoring in biology and environmental studies and minoring in English. She is working as an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant summer intern with Sarah Zack and the pollution prevention team. Zoey's summer role involves conducting a survey on lawn care practices among Indiana homeowners. The research
- [Flood Vulnerability Assessment tool is online and ready to help](https://iiseagrant.org/flood-vulnerability-assessment-tool-is-online-and-ready-to-help/) - After three years in the making, the Flood Vulnerability Assessment for Critical Facilities is now available online to assist critical facilities—like hospitals, fire and police departments, and utility providers—evaluate their preparedness for when the next big rain storm hits. At the heart of the tool is a series of questions that will help communities in the Midwest determine
- [In the News: Amid COVID-19 pandemic, the need for frequent hand-washing collides with soaring water rates](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-amid-covid-19-pandemic-the-need-for-frequent-hand-washing-collides-with-soaring-water-rates/) - In a recent article, The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation highlighted the tie between the need for frequent hand washing during this worldwide pandemic and the existing problem of rising water rates in the Chicago area, referencing a study published by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Chicago Metropolitan Planning Council and Elevate Energy. Read the full story: Amid
- [IISG will host series of Lake Michigan fisheries workshops in March 2020](https://iiseagrant.org/fisheries-workshops-spring-2020/) - 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
- [Lake Michigan anglers boost local Illinois and Indiana economies](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-anglers-boost-illinois-and-indiana-local-economies/) - The economic impact of the Illinois and Indiana Lake Michigan recreational fishery on the local economy was more than $44 million in 2015, according to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) research. Recreational fishing supported 407 jobs in the two states. IISG funded two studies to estimate the economic value of the Lake Michigan fishery in Illinois
- [Anglers and researchers can reel in Lake Michigan fishing data](https://iiseagrant.org/anglers-and-researchers-can-reel-in-lake-michigan-fishing-data/) - A goldmine of recreational fishing data is now available in one place thanks to researchers and state government officials in Illinois and Indiana. The website, Angler Archive, www.anglerarchive.org, is the brainchild of Mitchell Zischke, IISG research and extension fishery specialist at who saw the need for having the information more easily accessible when he was
- [Purdue research and extension fishery scientist joins the team](https://iiseagrant.org/new-research-and-extension-fishery-scientist-joins-the-team/) - We're excited to welcome Mitchell Zischke, our new research and extension fishery scientist! He will be located at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. The focus of his research, extension, and teaching program is the biology, ecology, and socioeconomics of fisheries. “I’m excited to be joining the IISG team. It’s great to be part of such a diverse team working
- [Restoring Great Lakes reefs brings back spawning grounds](https://iiseagrant.org/restoring-great-lakes-reefs-restores-spawning-grounds/) - There are reefs in the Great Lakes? That was my first thought when I sat down to interview for a field technician position in the fall of 2014. I had been working at a tech job at Purdue University, but I felt that it was time for a change--to something that was a bit more
- [From cruise to classroom: Educators learn from scientists aboard Lake Michigan ship](https://iiseagrant.org/from-cruise-to-classroom-educators-learn-from-scientists-aboard-lake-michigan-ship/) - Fifteen educators from six states surrounding the Great Lakes are getting the chance to be scientists in the field – or rather water – during this year’s Shipboard Science Workshop in Lake Michigan on the Lake Guardian, the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) research vessel. The annual workshop will take place the
- [A spring roundup of new and upcoming IISG resources](https://iiseagrant.org/a-spring-roundup-of-new-and-upcoming-iisg-resources/) - Happy spring, everybody! While none of us know what to expect in terms of COVID-19 this summer or fall, some aspects of normal life are returning. For example, research and monitoring on the Great Lakes is back—with new COVID guidelines. Through the Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative, this year, we are looking forward to being
- [CGLL scientist spotlight: Tim Hoellein](https://iiseagrant.org/cgll-scientist-spotlight-tom-hoellein/) - Every month, the Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL), a close partner with IISG, selects an outstanding scientist who embodies the CGLL mission and inspires people to take action to improve the health of the Great Lakes watershed. This post originally appeared on the CGLL website. Tim Hoellein Associate Professor Research Institution: Loyola University Chicago Home
- [Center for Great Lakes Literacy recognizes Illinois teacher](https://iiseagrant.org/center-for-great-lakes-literacy-recognizes-illinois-teacher/) - The efforts of an Illinois teacher to bring Great Lakes science into the classroom were brought center stage in the latest edition of Teacher Features, a monthly online series that showcases outstanding educators in the Great Lakes region. Eileen DeJong, a teacher at Suak Village’s Rickover Junior High, is one of 14 teachers from
- [New video highlights long-time family business raising trout for stocking](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-highlights-long-time-family-business-raising-trout-for-stocking/) - Nestled in Missouri’s Ozark Mountains, Crystal Lake Fisheries has been a family trout farm for 70 years. Dwight and Mary Alice Emerson came to the site in 1950, drawn by the natural spring, and soon the Emerson’s were in the aquaculture business. Crystal Lake Fisheries is the latest aquaculture farm featured in Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s
- [Illinois Groundwork provides a rich supply of green infrastructure resources](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-groundwork-provides-a-rich-supply-of-resources-for-developing-green-infrastructure/) - During large rainstorms, many Illinois residents brace themselves for flooding in their basements, streets and neighborhoods. A new online tool, Illinois Groundwork, provides communities and stormwater professionals with resources on green stormwater infrastructure, which provides a way for rain to be absorbed into soil where it lands. Green stormwater infrastructure offers a way to enhance
- [Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report reveals dramatic phosphorus reductions from point source sector](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy-biennial-report-reveals-dramatic-phosphorus-reductions/) - As part of the state’s ongoing commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the state’s second Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. This report describes actions taken in the state during the last two years to reduce nutrient
- [Illinois officials release 2021 Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-officials-release-2021-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy-biennial-report/) - SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are announcing the release of Illinois’ third Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) Biennial Report. The Report describes the continued progress being made in Illinois as well as challenges to reduce nutrient losses from multiple sources to improve water
- [Illinois biennial report recognizes positive, voluntary steps to reduce nutrient loss](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-biennial-report-recognizes-positive-voluntary-steps-to-reduce-nutrient-loss/) - DECATUR, IL--As part of the state’s on-going commitment to reduce nutrient losses, the directors of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the release of the state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report. This document, unveiled at the 2017 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, describes actions taken
- [Video shows where nature's kidneys get their name](https://iiseagrant.org/video-shows-where-natures-kidneys-get-their-name/) - David Kovacic from the Illinois Natural History Survey says constructed wetlands are “more fail safe” than some of the other nitrogen loss reduction practices highlighted in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Through droughts and floods, heat waves and early frosts, these shallow depressions placed at the edge of farm fields remove an annual average of 25-60 percent of
- [Illinois releases strategy to reduce nutrient pollution in the Gulf](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-releases-strategy-to-reduce-nutrient-pollution-in-the-gulf/) - Illinois may be hundreds of miles from the Gulf of Mexico, but it’s a key contributor to the “dead zone,” a section of water the size of Connecticut devoid of oxygen that forms every summer. The culprit is millions of pounds of nutrients from farm fields, city streets and wastewater treatment plants entering the Gulf
- [Submit your bracket for Mulch Madness 2023](https://iiseagrant.org/mulch-madness-2023/) - It’s that exciting time of the year again, but we’re not talking about basketball. Hold on to your gardening hats, sports fans — it’s time for the Red Oak Rain Garden’s FOURTH ANNUAL Mulch Madness contest! 🎉 Our tournament takes an educational spin, teaching people about native plants in a spirited, engaging, and competitive way. HOW
- [Social scientist joins the IISG team](https://iiseagrant.org/social-scientist-joins-the-iisg-team/) - IISG’s new environmental social scientist is Caitie McCoy. Caitie will focus on communities interested or involved with the Great Lakes Legacy Act, which provides resources to clean up U.S. EPA Areas of Concern. She will be working on outreach related to contaminant remediation and restoration (including economic and societal benefits), user needs assessments, communications plans,
- [Summer interns helping to move IISG projects from paper to practice](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-interns-helping-to-move-iisg-projects-from-paper-to-practice/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant researchers and specialists have been able to extend internship opportunities to four students this summer. Working directly with our staff and researchers, the students will get hands-on experience in their field while helping us pursue ongoing projects. Read more about this year’s group of interns and the issues they’ll be helping
- [Local water travels a long, long way](https://iiseagrant.org/local-water-travels-a-long-long-way/) - A lot of people are probably familiar with the streams, lakes, and rivers near where they live. Many people might even be able to point out where their local water treatment plant is. But what a lot of people might not know is that the water we use often comes from a long, long way
- [Recent report details Great Lakes vulnerability to Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/recent-report-details-great-lakes-vulnerability-to-asian-carp/) - According to some of the latest research, a population of Asian carp as small as 20 in number could be enough to establish a damaging population of the invasive species in the Great Lakes. From The Atlantic Cities: “The report notes that this small population would have a greater than 50 percent chance
- [In the news: Cities going green with water management options](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-cities-going-green-with-water-management-options/) - Cities throughout the U.S., especially those with aging infrastructure and water management issues, are implementing more and more green features in their planning. Some simple changes and additions can help reduce the burden on older systems, reducing issues of flooding, runoff, and more. From The Atlantic Cities: "Portland, Oregon, Washington, D.C., and Seattle are just
- [In the news: The long-term costs of Chicago’s connected waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-the-long-term-costs-of-chicagos-connected-waterways/) - The most recent report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding invasive species and threats to the Great Lakes recommends a pricey but perhaps necessary project – separating the Chicago River and Lake Michigan from each other. From The Atlantic Cities: "Over the last decade or so, a huge range of interests —
- [New Great Lakes associate will enrich IISG outreach and education efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/new-great-lakes-associate-will-enrich-iisg-outreach-and-education-efforts/) - Once again, one of IISG’s interns has made good. Allison Neubauer, who began her time with the program as one of our 2013 summer interns and continued on as an educator, is now IISG’s new visiting Great Lakes outreach associate. In her role as an outreach associate, she will work with two IISG specialists to
- [Lake levels workshops highlight the need for information sharing](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-levels-workshops-highlight-the-need-for-information-sharing/) - In light of last year’s high water levels in Lake Michigan and other Great Lakes, repeatedly breaking monthly records, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) brought together resource managers, experts, scientists and community leaders in October to improve understanding of changing lake level impacts and management implications. The group began a process of sharing information and ideas.
- [Placement week a success for new Knauss Fellow Rachel Gentile](https://iiseagrant.org/placement-week-a-success-for-new-knauss-fellow-rachel-gentile/) - The two IISG-sponsored Knauss Fellows selected for 2015 recently returned from D.C., where they met with other fellows, interviewed with government agencies and offices, and learned where they spend the next year working on water resource and environmental issues. Rachel Gentile, who is completing a PhD in Biological Sciences at Notre Dame, shares her experiences. My placement is in the
- [Podcast: How were the Great Lakes formed?](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-how-were-the-great-lakes-formed/) - The Great Lakes are the largest freshwater system in the world with 20% of Earth's freshwater residing in the five lakes. But how did they form? The second episode of Teach Me About the Great Lakes, titled “Limnologists Make Up Lots of Words”, is now available to help answer that question. In this episode, Illinois-Indiana
- [The new year brings a bounty of Sea Grant professional opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/the-new-year-brings-a-bounty-of-sea-grant-professional-opportunities/) - With 2022 coming to a close and the new year around the corner, I would like to share some Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) opportunities for funding, fellowships, and employment that cover a range of skillsets, knowledge, and training—from undergraduates to seasoned scientists. For starters, we have issued a request for proposals for two-year research projects
- [National Sea Grant partnerships address water equity in marginalized neighborhoods](https://iiseagrant.org/national-sea-grant-partnerships-address-water-equity-in-marginalized-neighborhoods/) - Angelica Weaver was determined to create a communal gardening and gathering space in the middle of her Hammond, Ind., neighborhood, even if that meant carrying buckets of water from nearby houses to water the plants while she was eight months pregnant. Weaver, a social worker and organizer of the InnerMission Neighborhood Farm, said after meeting
- [Urban flooding a timely issue at upcoming Resilient Chicago workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/urban-flooding-a-timely-issue-at-upcoming-resilient-chicago-workshop/) - Enough rain fell in Texas over the past month to cover the entire state in more than eight inches of water. The Trinity River in Dallas has risen to levels not seen in over 25 years. Flooding has resulted in $45 million worth of damage in Houston alone, and at least 31 people have died,
- [In the News: Emma Young focuses on dissertation deadline ahead of Knauss Fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-emma-young-focuses-on-dissertation-deadline-ahead-of-knauss-fellowship/) - Emma Young’s staring down a deadline these days as she wraps up her research and types away at her dissertation. To be fair, it’s self-imposed. The biology doctoral candidate at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is aiming to be ready to defend her work exploring parasite dynamics in an assemblage of neotropical birds in Gamboa, Panama, before the end of
- [IISG in the News: River Contamination Toxic to Property Values](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-river-contamination-toxic-to-property-values/) - IAGLR, or the International Association of Great Lakes Research, has published a press release that describes a recent IISG-funded study that documents that a contaminated river can diminish nearby property values. From an article in the latest IISG newsletter, the HELM: Using hedonic analysis of property sales, John Braden of the University of Illinois found
- [Sea Grant efforts helped Sheboygan achieve an economic and environmental boost](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-efforts-helped-sheboygan-achieve-an-economic-and-environmental-boost/) - Lately, Sheboygan is on the upswing. This city in Wisconsin that sits along the Sheboygan River is booming with new housing, more tourism, and more water-based recreation opportunities, according to a recent Great Lakes Commission study. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), as part of a team of partners, provided expertise that contributed to this success story.
- [New IISG community decision-making specialist will provide on the ground support](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-community-decision-making-specialist-will-provide-on-the-ground-support/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Kristin TePas recently began her new position at the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office (GLNPO) in Chicago. As of Feb. 1, she is IISG’s Great Lakes community decision-making specialist. In this position, Kristin will assist coastal communities and other clients in making informed decisions, strengthening policies, or implementing programs that
- [In the news: Study confirms persistent pharmaceutical pollution in nation's rivers](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-study-confirms-persistent-pharmaceutical-pollution-in-nations-rivers/) - Studies continue to show the presence and persistence of pharmaceuticals and other personal care products in waterways throughout the country. And improperly disposed-of medicines have been shown to have numerous detrimental effects on plants, animals, and environmental processes. A forthcoming paper in Ecological Applications confirms the presence of pharmaceuticals in rivers throughout the U.S. From
- [The fight against invasive species moves to Wonder Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/the-fight-against-invasive-species-moves-to-wonder-lake/) - The Wonder Lake Master Property Owners Association is reminding boaters, anglers, and water skiers to remove, drain, and dry after a day on the water to prevent the spread of invasive species. These Be a Hero—Transport Zero™ steps can now be found at 14 boat ramps around the Illinois private lake. The signs were installed during
- [Coastal Management Fellow gains experience, continues career in Miami](https://iiseagrant.org/coastal-management-fellow-gains-experience-continues-career-in-miami/) - Indiana-Illinois Sea Grant (IISG) is part of a national network that leads, manages and coordinates a variety of initiatives, including interviewing and selecting fellows for the NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Program (CMF). Monica Gregory was nominated to the NOAA CMF program by IISG while completing her Public Affairs in Environmental Policy master's program at Indiana University-Bloomington’s
- [Invasive carp turned delicious taste test at recent bowfishing tournament](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-carp-turned-delicious-taste-test-at-recent-bowfishing-tournament/) - Katherine Touzinsky, a graduate student at Purdue University and 2014 Knauss Fellowship finalist, set out to prove to skeptics that Asian carp really does taste great. The taste test was held in conjunction with the Houston Bowfishing Classic tournament along the Wabash River outside Lafayette, Indiana. Katherine and Angie Archer, fellowship specialist with IISG,
- [Two new IISG Knauss fellows will spend 2010 in D.C.](https://iiseagrant.org/two-new-iisg-knauss-fellows-will-spend-2010-in-d-c/) - In 2010, two IISG Knauss fellowship candidates were chosen for positions in the executive branch of the federal government. Michael Allen of the University of Illinois and Priscilla Viana of the University of Illinois Chicago will be going to Washington for a year of hands-on government experience. Mike will be in NOAA’s Oceanic and Atmospheric
- [IISG Knauss fellow gets down to work in NSF](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-knauss-fellow-gets-down-to-work-in-nsf/) - IISG has two Knauss fellows. Here is a post from Priscilla Viana: I was awarded a 2010 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship through Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant; it started in February 2010. The purpose of this post is to share some of my experiences as a Sea Grant fellow in Washington DC. The Knauss Marine
- [The Knauss Fellowship can change your life!](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-fellowship-impacts-more-than-a-career/) - This year, the National College Sea Grant Program is celebrating it's 50th anniversary, and during the month of April we, along with the 32 other programs, are reaching out to our former (and current) Knauss Fellows to find out how their experience has shaped their career and impacted their lives. So what better way to start
- [Knauss fellow pitches in on Deepwater Horizon crisis](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-pitches-in-on-deepwater-horizon-crisis/) - Mike Allen is a 2010 IISG Knauss fellow who is situated in the Office of Laboratories and Cooperative Institutes in the NOAA Research Office. He is the primary liaison between NOAA's administrative headquarters and the three "wet labs" - the Pacific Marine Environmental Lab (PMEL), the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab (AOML), and the Great
- [Two IISG-sponsored students selected for Knauss Fellowships](https://iiseagrant.org/two-iisg-sponsored-students-selected-for-knauss-fellowships/) - Will Tyburczy, a Ph.D. candidate from the University of Chicago, and Najwa Obeid, a Ph.D. student working with Dr. Charles Werth at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, were the two IISG-sponsored graduate students selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. As part of the fellowship, each of them spent a week in
- [Sea Grant staff from across the U.S. completed Sea Grant Academy last month](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-staff-from-across-the-u-s-completed-sea-grant-academy-last-month/) - Staff members from 20 different Sea Grant programs across the U.S. attended two Sea Grant Academy sessions this year (one week in April, and one in October). The academy was developed to give Sea Grant employees valuable training and professional development information in a variety of fields, benefiting their work and the work of all
- [The Helm magazine highlights some key Chicago region water-focused planning issues](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-magazine-highlights-some-key-chicago-region-water-focused-planning-issues/) - The 2022 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue is focused on water supply forecasting, climate change, Great Lakes Areas of Concern, and more, including IISG’s 40
- [Lake Michigan charter fishing businesses suffer $9.2 million loss in 2020](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-charter-fishing-businesses-suffer-9-2-million-loss-in-2020/) - In March of 2020, when the world as we know it quickly shut down due to COVID-19, many Lake Michigan charter captains were just about to kick off the fishing season. While most of these businesses were able to fire up their motorboats later in the summer, on average, Lake Michigan charter operators each lost
- [Purdue pharmacy now accepts unwanted medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-pharmacy-now-accepts-unwanted-medicine/) - Last week, the Purdue University Retail Pharmacy became the latest participant in IISG’s multi-state effort to help communities properly dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted pharmaceuticals. This is the first pharmacy-based collection program that IISG has helped to start. Collaborators also include the Yellow Jug Old Drugs medicine take-back program, and Purdue College of Pharmacy.
- [West Lafayette take-back program still growing after five years](https://iiseagrant.org/west-lafayette-take-back-program-still-growing-after-five-years/) - Community medicine collection programs make it easy for people to rid their homes of unwanted pharmaceuticals, but they can be difficult to get off the ground. That's where our Unwanted Meds team comes in. They have helped police departments across Illinois and Indiana establish collection programs and raise awareness of the importance of proper disposal. From Rx for Action:
- [Get an insider’s view of emerging contaminants with UpClose](https://iiseagrant.org/get-an-insiders-view-of-emerging-contaminants-with-upclose/) - A new interview series takes readers behind the scenes of the latest research on pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCP). In UpClose, researchers working in the Great Lakes region talk about where these contaminants come from, what they mean for aquatic habitats, and how they can be effectively managed. With its focus on making science
- [Knauss Fellow reflects on past year as science communications specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-reflects-on-past-year-as-science-communications-specialist/) - Each year, graduate students nominated by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Knauss Fellowship turn in a report at the end of their tenure as a fellow. This year, it was time for Katie O'Reilly—a doctoral candidate at Notre Dame and the brilliant @DrKatfish on Twitter—to say goodbye and reflect
- [IISG outreach assistant Lisa Kim is our 2019 Knauss finalist](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-outreach-assistant-lisa-kim-is-our-2019-knauss-finalist/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is pleased to announce Lisa Kim as a Knauss Fellowship finalist for the Class of 2019. A master’s student at Loyola University in Chicago, Kim studies biology under advisor Tim Hoellein with a focus on anthropogenic litter in urban streams. Kim currently works as an aquatic invasive species outreach assistant with IISG and
- [Our new Knauss finalist is a familiar face](https://iiseagrant.org/our-new-knauss-finalist-is-a-familiar-face/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is pleased to announce Katherine O’Reilly as a Knauss Fellowship finalist for the Class of 2018. A PhD candidate from University of Notre Dame working with biologist Gary Lamberti, Katherine is pursuing studies in wetland ecology. Their current project, funded by IISG, focuses on the interactions between sportfish and coastal wetlands. During
- [Asian carp solutions: Take them to market](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-solutions-take-them-to-market/) - Last September, experts and stakeholders met to discuss ways to reduce Asian carp numbers by marketing the fish. In the months that followed, many who attended have been working hard to make the proposed solutions a reality. At the marketing summit, which was organized by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), participants agreed that high-value Asian carp
- [Why are algal bloom problems growing?](https://iiseagrant.org/why-are-algal-bloom-problems-growing/) - The recent contamination of drinking water in Toledo, Ohio brought the risks of algal blooms center stage and raised serious concerns for the future. Questions on everybody’s mind are what are toxic algal blooms, what causes them, and what can we do? Michael Brennan, IISG’s water quality outreach specialist, has some answers: Regional scientists
- [Zephyr needs assessment tunes in to local perceptions](https://iiseagrant.org/zephyr-needs-assessment-tunes-in-to-local-perceptions/) - The first step in useful communication is to listen to your audience. By addressing the perceptions and needs of a community, information can really have impact. With this mission in mind, IISG Environmental Social Scientist Caitie Nigrelli and her intern Carly Norris went to the Zephyr site in Muskegon County in Michigan. The name, short
- [Species spotlight: Hellbender](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-hellbender/) - Lurking in the rivers and streams of the eastern United States is an animal that is equal parts off-putting and adorable—the hellbender. The largest salamander in North America, (third largest in the world behind the Chinese giant salamander and Japanese giant salamander) this oozy oddity has an average length of two feet from snout to
- [New program teaches rainscaping practices](https://iiseagrant.org/new-program-teaches-rainscaping-practices/) - Stormwater management in Indiana is getting a shot in the arm next month with the launch of the Rainscaping Education Program. A collaboration between Purdue Extension, IISG, and others, the program provides how-to information and resources on landscape design and management practices that help prevent polluted stormwater from reaching local waterways. Practices are appropriate for both residential
- [Stakeholders invited to submit feedback](https://iiseagrant.org/stakeholder-feedback-2022/) - Deadline: May 19, 2022 As part of our strategic planning process, the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program wants to hear from you—our stakeholders. We are especially interested in learning about your experiences with our outreach, education, and research programs. Maybe you have participated in an IISG-hosted event, read one of our publications or listened to
- [Chicago and Milwaukee forecasters have a new tool to monitor potential flash flooding](https://iiseagrant.org/chicago-and-milwaukee-forecasters-have-a-new-tool-to-monitor-potential-flash-flooding/) - Flash flooding can happen quickly, potentially disrupting emergency access, transportation and other everyday activities—not to mention, posing a threat to life and property. But, if weather predictions can pinpoint locations at higher risk, emergency managers and residents alike may be more prepared to heed flash flood warnings. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Wisconsin Sea Grant funded
- [Lawn to Lake works with Chicago community](https://iiseagrant.org/lawn-to-lake-works-with-chicago-community/) - IISG pollution prevention outreach specialist Adrienne Gulley shared the Lawn to Lake program with dozens of Chicago residents gathered at the New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church last Saturday. The attendees mostly, from the Chatham community on the south side of Chicago, were at the church as part of RainReady, an organization started in response
- [Resilient Chicago highlights the many faces of climate change](https://iiseagrant.org/resilient-chicago-highlights-the-many-faces-of-climate-change/) - Anjanette Riley was at last week’s Resilient Chicago workshop on climate trends and adaptive planning. She had this to say about the event: Presentation after presentation, what struck me most is just how much climate change already is and will continue to impact our daily lives—and how interconnected those impacts are. Actually, a quick glance
- [El Niño bring the hope of a mild winter](https://iiseagrant.org/el-nino-bring-the-hope-of-a-mild-winter/) - While this year’s strong El Niño may play havoc in other parts of the country and the world, in the Great Lakes region it’s likely that we won’t need to talk about the polar vortex and the “snowpocalypse” this winter. The Climate Prediction Center at NOAA is forecasting an increased chance of above-normal temperatures
- [Weather effects of El Nino to be felt even in the Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/weather-effects-of-el-nino-to-be-felt-even-in-the-midwest/) - Summer and winter may look a little different this year. The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is reporting warmer temperatures in the Pacific Ocean along the equator, which could mean big things in the Midwest and around the world. The global weather phenomenon is known as El Nino. It occurs every few years when
- [It really was the wettest June on record in Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/it-really-was-the-wettest-june-on-record-in-illinois/) - Heavy rain and flooding highlighted a wild month of June across central portions of the Midwest. Illinois was the wettest state, breaking a record that has stood for over 100 years. Illinois’ rainfall of 9.30 inches broke the record of 8.27 inches set back in 1902. This was more than twice the normal rainfall of
- [Summer storms brings flooding to the forefront](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-storms-brings-flooding-to-the-forefront/) - In July, the Taste of Chicago closed down for a day due to heavy rain. In the suburbs, storms are flooding streets and basements. It’s a rainy year—the month of June had the third highest rainfall at Chicago O’Hare since records have been kept in 1959. City sewers built to take on storms from
- [New tool will help Cook County critical facilities reduce flooding impacts](https://iiseagrant.org/new-tool-will-help-cook-county-critical-facilities-reduce-flooding-impacts/) - Flooding is always hard on a community, but when hospitals, mass transit, utilities, and others that impact the health and safety of residents are under water, these facilities may not be able to provide critical services or may even be forced to shut down. This leaves residents and businesses vulnerable to other threats and makes
- [Digging into soil data helps inform green infrastructure design](https://iiseagrant.org/digging-into-soil-data-helps-inform-green-infrastructure-design/) - Managing stormwater has become more challenging as urban development increases, storms get bigger and sewer systems can’t keep up. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant funded a University of Illinois project to help communities add green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) to their strategies to prevent local flooding. The research and outreach team set out to incorporate information about local
- [From the emerging contaminants conference to mulch madness—we are having a busy spring](https://iiseagrant.org/from-the-emerging-contaminants-conference-to-mulch-madness-we-are-having-a-busy-spring/) - This spring we have planned lots of opportunities to engage our audiences with new information as well as to bring together experts to share knowledge and set new goals. The Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, agency and industry personnel, and other stakeholders. Organized by our Pollution Prevention Team, this
- [Getting into the weeds of lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/getting-into-the-weeds-of-lawn-care/) - Springtime reminds us that owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities, including maintaining the lawn. Many people choose to care for their property by looking to their parents, neighbors, and friends for advice. While we can learn a lot from our communities, the ecological and health impacts of traditional lawn care products and
- [Indiana Master Watershed Steward volunteers dive in to help their local environment](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-master-watershed-steward-volunteers-dive-in-to-help-their-local-environment/) - When Kathy Sipple was homebound as many of us were this spring, she decided to use her training from the Indiana Master Watershed Steward program to transform her property. “I designed the dry creek bed in my backyard. I put in a rain garden. I removed all the turf grass from my front yard and
- [IISG hiring six undergraduate interns for summer 2022](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-hiring-6-undergraduate-interns-for-summer-2022/) - The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Summer Student Internship Program supports and expands a diverse, well-trained workforce that is literate in the ecological and economic issues that impact coastal communities. With this training, interns will understand and be skilled in teaching best management and science practices that can lead to more informed decisions. These paid internships
- [In the news: Scotts leads the way in removing phosphorous from fertilizers](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-scotts-leads-the-way-in-removing-phosphorous-from-fertilizers/) - Phosphorous is a nutrient that has been linked to significant runoff problems and excessive algal growth in water bodies including the Great Lakes. Recently, Scotts Miracle-Gro announced that they will be removing phosphorous from their line of lawn fertilizers to address the issue and help reduce nutrient pollution problems. From The Columbus Dispatch: "The Marysville
- [Reducing the use of lawn chemicals prevents pollution in nearby waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/reducing-the-use-of-lawn-chemicals-prevents-pollution-in-nearby-waterways/) - Lawn care decisions play a large role in local water quality and the health of aquatic wildlife. The fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals we put on our lawns can be washed into nearby lakes and rivers in stormwater runoff. Once there, these pollutants spur algae growth, clog gills, decrease resistance to disease, and suffocate eggs
- [Cultivate healthy, beautiful landscapes with natural lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/cultivate-healthy-beautiful-landscapes-with-natural-lawn-care/) - Residents across Illinois and Indiana are taking advantage of the warmer weather to plan garden and yard projects. Adrienne Gulley shares some with easy tips for keeping your lawn green and the water clean. Nothing is more appealing than fresh flowers and green grass. But the chemicals we put on our lawns each year can end
- [What's in Your Watershed?](https://iiseagrant.org/whats-in-your-watershed/) - The Lawn to Lake program promotes healthy landscape practices, offering communities, landscapers, residents, and others, tips for maintaining healthy lawns and landscapes without over-relying on chemicals. This new Lawn to Lake factsheet, What’s in Your Watershed?, explains exactly what a watershed is—simply, the area of land that drains to a specific body of water—and more.
- [Lawn to Lake program promotes natural lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/lawn-to-lake-program-promotes-natural-lawn-care/) - As World Water Day quickly approaches on Tuesday, March 22, now is the time to start thinking about how our lawn care practices affect local lakes. Many landscapers and residents who manage lawns and other landscapes overuse chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and water. The “Lawn to Lake” program is working to improve awareness on this issue,
- [Happy summer! Happy, healthy lawns!](https://iiseagrant.org/happy-summer-happy-healthy-lawns/) - Today is the first day of summer! Perhaps this leads you outside to attend to your lawn and garden. And, with the weather being pretty dry lately, lawns and gardens may indeed take extra care. While the obvious answer to this year’s drought advisory may be to water the lawn, this may not be the
- [IISG's Lawn to Lake program gearing up for spring](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-lawn-to-lake-program-gearing-up-for-spring/) - IISG’s Lawn to Lake Program is focused on helping homeowners, landscapers, gardeners, and others adopt landscaping practices that reduce chemical runoff to local waterways, protecting and preserving those sources of water while maintaining thriving lawns and gardens. There are a number of ways that everyone can keep local waterways clean while keeping their lawns green,
- [IISG opens doors for students and scientists as we grow in expertise](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-opens-doors-for-students-and-scientists-as-we-grow-in-expertise/) - This year, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has continued to grow as a program. We welcome new expertise and offer expanded opportunities to students and stakeholders both as groups and individuals. I’m pleased to announce that Shiba Kar is our new associate director as part of his new position as the assistant dean and program leader for
- [IISG Knauss fellow helps connect ocean science and policy in the House of Representatives](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-knauss-fellow-helps-connect-ocean-science-and-policy-in-the-house-of-representatives/) - Last year, Denise Devotta was selected as a John A. Knauss Fellow, an opportunity for a unique educational experience for students interested in national policy decisions affecting ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources. Representing Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, this University of Illinois graduate student was matched with a host in the Washington, D.C. area for a
- [Nearshore buoys deployed off Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-michigan-gains-two-new-buoys/) - Lake Michigan now has two new buoys that monitor lake conditions in real-time. Placed about a mile offshore in Illinois waters—close to Waukegan and Winthrop Harbor—each buoy will measure air and water temperatures, wave and wind conditions, and water currents every 20 minutes while deployed. The buoys are also equipped with webcams that transmit an
- [Be Current Smart wins 2016 APEX Award](https://iiseagrant.org/be-current-smart-wins-2016-apex-award/) - The Be Current Smart water safety campaign won an APEX Award of Excellence for its social media effort last summer. At the heart of this award are the colorful graphics designed by IISG's Joel Davenport. Communicator Anjanette Riley planned the social media promotion of the graphics on Facebook, Twitter and Google. Be Current Smart is a
- [IISG wins two publication awards](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-wins-two-publication-awards/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant won two APEX 2011 Awards for Publication Excellence, both in the category Green Materials. Irene Miles, communication coordinator, and Susan White, graphic designer, won for the IISG impact statement series titled Impacts: Today and Tomorrow. These four publications describe the program’s success stories and ongoing projects related to aquatic invasive species, unused
- [Aquaculture industry a boon to Indiana economy](https://iiseagrant.org/aquaculture-industry-a-boon-to-indiana-economy/) - Believe it or not, Indiana is a prime location for aquaculture industries due to its rich supply of raw materials for fish food and access to large markets. And as fish continue to be harvested from oceans and other water bodies at unsustainable rates, the role of aquaculture grows ever more vital. That's why IISG
- [Fish and plants grow sustainably through aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/fish-and-plants-grow-sustainably-through-aquaponics/) - If you are an aquaculturist who subscribes to the saying, “waste not, want not,” you might want to look into the new farming practice of aquaponics, which combines the soil-less growing technique of hydroponics with aquaculture. “Aquaponics is great because you are integrating fish production with plant production,” said Kwamena Quagrainie, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquaculture
- [Interns Erika and Mark explored the social side of environmental science](https://iiseagrant.org/interns-erika-and-mark-explored-the-social-side-of-environmental-science/) - Our summer internship program has wrapped up for another year. This year, seven students and recent graduates worked with our specialists on a broad range of issues, including AIS prevention, sediment remediation, and water supply planning. Erika Lower and Mark Krupa spent their internship working with Caitie McCoy, IISG’s social scientist. “We did a
- [The Helm magazine shares Lake Michigan art, as well as IISG success stories](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-magazine-covers-lake-michigan-art-as-well-as-iisg-research-outreach-and-education/) - The 2021 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue is focused on rain gardens, aquaculture, marine debris and more, including a Chicago artist who photographs things
- [Purdue Rainscaping program brings rain garden training to Illinois Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-rainscaping-program-brings-rain-garden-training-to-illinois-extension/) - For community leaders and homeowners looking for ways to reduce the threat of flooding, especially in the face of bigger storms due to climate change, rain gardens can be part of the solution. Good news for these folks and others in Illinois—the Purdue Extension Rainscaping Education program has expanded its reach and is now a
- [Sea Grant quagga mussel research leads to NSF funding](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-quagga-mussel-research-leads-to-nsf-funding/) - A collaborative research project about the impacts of quagga mussels in Lake Michigan has led to more funding for the issue from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The original project, jointly supported by the Illinois-Indiana and Wisconsin Sea Grant programs, looked at the effects of this invasive mussel in the deep parts of Lake Michigan
- [A new Great Lakes collaborative will help stop invasive crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/join-a-new-great-lakes-collaborative-to-help-stop-invasive-crayfish/) - Much needed attention has been directed at some particularly problematic aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes, such as Asian carps and zebra and quagga mussels. But others invaders, like crayfish, can also take their toll on the lakes. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has created a new collaborative that brings together a variety of experts
- [In the news: Small number of Asian carp could establish a large Great Lakes population](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-small-number-of-asian-carp-could-establish-a-large-great-lakes-population/) - Recent research indicates that even a handful of Asian carp, between just ten and twenty fish, could establish an ecologically damaging population in the Great Lakes. From ScienceDaily.com: "Published this week in the Biological Invasions journal, research from Professor Kim Cuddington of the Faculty of Science at Waterloo indicates that the probability of Asian carp
- [Great Lakes education conference features several sessions, including IISG education team](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-education-conference-features-several-sessions-including-iisg-education-team/) - The 3rd Annual Great Lakes Place-based Education Conference, November 7-9 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, brought together over 200 teachers, community representatives, non-profit organization educators, and more. The conference gives teachers an opportunity to incorporate the latest place-based research and education concepts about the Great Lakes into their lessons, encouraging student stewardship, continuing science education, and
- [Knauss fellow Molly Cain joins NOAA Research](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-molly-cain-noaa-research/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is pleased to announce Molly Cain as a Knauss fellow for the Class of 2021. Molly is a PhD student at Indiana University and studies how agricultural modifications to landscapes affect the delivery of water and nutrients to waterways, and, in turn, the role of natural features like floodplain wetlands in
- [North Central Region Water Network launches with webinar series](https://iiseagrant.org/north-central-region-water-network-launches-with-webinar-series/) - The North Central Region Water Network is a recently formed partnership between extension agencies and professionals in twelve states. The network was created to help foster collaboration between researchers and extension staff throughout these states addressing water issues common to the region. The Current, a webinar series designed to connect people with the new
- [Graduate fellowship opportunities available for 2021](https://iiseagrant.org/graduate-fellowship-opportunities-available-for-2021/) - If you are a graduate student interested in combining your education and experience with policy, marine sciences or coastal community resiliency, consider applying for one of these fellowships. The opportunities below are open to graduate students enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program. For more information, please visit our Fellowships page or contact Angela Archer at amcbride@purdue.edu or
- [How to winterize your water garden](https://iiseagrant.org/how-to-winterize-your-water-garden/) - This autumn has had some unseasonably warm days, but winter is right around the corner, which means you need to prepare your water garden for the coldest months. Before winter hits, you should protect plants, fish and wildlife by winterizing your water garden to ensure it remains healthy for the spring season. Protect Your Plants
- [Social science leads to community stewardship in Wisconsin's Lincoln Park](https://iiseagrant.org/social-science-leads-to-community-stewardship-in-wisconsins-lincoln-park/) - Exciting changes are coming to Wisconsin’s Lincoln Park, part of the Milwaukee River Area of Concern. Phase two of Great Lakes Legacy Act efforts to remove historical contaminants from the river bottom is set to begin next month. And park neighbors and stakeholders from across Milwaukee County are already well on their way to launching
- [Case Study: Algonquin, Ill. saves money while it conserves water](https://iiseagrant.org/case-study-algonquin-ill-saves-money-while-it-conserves-water/) - Municipalities throughout Illinois have been making determined efforts to conserve water though policy changes, education, outreach, and water-loss reduction strategies. The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) Water Efficiency Committee and IISG assembled seven case studies from the ISAWWA Water Saver award applications to highlight water efficiency achievements. Algonquin is the third
- [Landscape architects probe health effects of rain gardens](https://iiseagrant.org/landscape-architects-probe-health-effects-of-rain-gardens/) - University of Illinois PhD students Pongsakorn “Tum” Suppakittpaisarn, pictured above on the right, and Fatemeh Saeidi-Rizi, pictured above on the left, study rain gardens—but not in the way you’d expect. Instead of measuring infiltration rates and pollution reduction capacity, Tum and Fatemeh want to know what happens in our brains and bodies when we see this
- [Case Study: Evanston plans for wise use of water](https://iiseagrant.org/case-study-evanston-plans-for-wise-use-of-water/) - Municipalities throughout Illinois have been making determined efforts to conserve water though policy changes, education, outreach, and water-loss reduction strategies. The Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) Water Efficiency Committee and IISG assembled seven case studies from the ISAWWA Water Saver award applications to highlight water efficiency achievements. Evanston is our first
- [In the News: Jay Beugly talks buoys in BoatUS Magazine](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-jay-beugly-talks-buoys-in-boatus-magazine/) - Data buoys, also known as weather buoys, are loved by boaters, swimmers, paddlers, fishermen and anyone who uses the water recreationally or for work. Knowing weather and wave conditions before going out on the water makes boating and other activities safer. Many people use our website and follow our Two Yellow Buoys on Twitter to
- [10 years of IISG-supported community medicine collection adds up to over 200,000 pounds](https://iiseagrant.org/10-years-of-iisg-supported-community-medicine-collection-adds-up-to-over-200000-pounds/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) leading-edge initiative to support local medicine collection programs is marking its 10-year anniversary. Over this time, IISG-supported community programs in four Great Lakes states have collected and properly disposed of over 200,000 pounds, or 100 tons, of medicine. When pharmaceuticals expire or prescriptions change, this can present a challenge—how to properly
- [Microplastics may increase the risk of PFAS entering the Lake Michigan food web](https://iiseagrant.org/microplastics-may-increase-the-risk-of-pfas-entering-the-lake-michigan-food-web/) - Ever-present in our world, it’s not surprising that plastics have been found in waterways virtually everywhere, mostly showing up as microplastics. Another group of contaminants, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are, likewise, being detected in the environment across the globe. All of these contaminants pose concerns on their own, but now research funded by Illinois-Indiana
- [IISG co-hosts the 2019 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment conference](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-cohosts-ecec19/) - The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) co-hosted the 2019 Emerging Contaminants Conference on May 21-22 in Champaign, Illinois. The fourth annual conference featured presentations on the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies and outreach strategies. This year’s conference focused on a variety of pollutants in water, soil, and air ranging from pharmaceuticals, viruses,
- [IISG expands funding on 'Persistent Organic Pollutants on Microplastics' research](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-expands-funding-on-persistent-organic-pollutants-on-microplastics-research/) - The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center has released information about additional IISG funding for researcher John Scott to expand a microplastics research project to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Excerpt: "With new funding from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) researcher John Scott and his team will be able to expand their research to include
- [Zephyr Oil Refinery wetland near Michigan's Muskegon River is cleaned up](https://iiseagrant.org/the-old-zephyr-oil-refinery-wetland-near-michigans-muskegon-river-is-now-cleaned-up/) - Through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern took one step closer to a clean bill of health. At the former Zephyr Oil Refinery, 50,000 cubic yards of sediment contaminated with petroleum, lead and other heavy metals have been removed from an adjacent wetland. In the early 1900s, Muskegon County experienced
- [Emerging contaminants lead to emerging ideas](https://iiseagrant.org/emerging-contaminants-lead-to-emerging-ideas/) - Gillian Flippo is interning with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) as a recent graduate of Butler University with a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology and Society. I am a native of Chicago, and working for the health of my local environment and community is of great interest to me. As an intern for the IISG pollution prevention
- [Intern update: Jordan Lillybridge](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-update-jordan-lillybridge/) - Jordan Lillybridge interned in Chicago with IISG Water Resource Economist Margaret Schneemann. He is a senior at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin majoring in geospacial science with a minor in geographic information systems. One of the biggest stresses of a college student going into his/her last year of school is finding an internship or long-term job that will help
- [Come learn how it happens at the Wilmette Buoy Open House](https://iiseagrant.org/wilmette-buoy-is-having-its-first-ever-open-house/) - Do you have questions about Lake Michigan monitoring? Or do you just want to see a buoy up close? Come visit the Wilmette Buoy Open House on April 26 from 5-7 p.m. at Lloyd Park in Winnetka, Illinois! Jay Beugly, IISG aquatic ecology specialist and Ed Verhamme, project engineer from LimnoTech will be on hand to talk
- [Local success stories: unwanted medicine collection programs](https://iiseagrant.org/local-success-stories-unwanted-medicine-collection-programs/) - At the 2009 Governor's Conference on the Management of the Illinois River System in October, several IISG specialists presented a talk titled Strategies for Sustainable Unwanted Medicine Collection Programs: in Communities, in the Classroom and Beyond as part of a session about community action success stories. The article from the conference proceedings is now available.
- [IISG’s Medicine Chest provides remedies for improper medication disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-medicine-chest-provides-remedies-for-improper-medication-disposal/) - In most homes, children are kept out of medicine cabinets to protect them from the dangers of chemicals in medications. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) latest product, The Medicine Chest, invites high school students to metaphorically open up those doors and investigate what makes those chemicals harmful to people, pets, and the environment when improperly disposed.
- [In the news: Signs of life in some very, very chilly waters](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-signs-of-life-in-some-very-very-chilly-waters/) - The Great Lakes may experience some pretty cold weather during the winter months, but that's nothing like what newly discovered life in a subglacial Antarctic lake experiences. From Live Science: "Water retrieved from subglacial Lake Whillans contains about 1,000 bacteria per milliliter (about a fifth of a teaspoon) of lake water, biologist John Priscu of Montana
- [In the news: EPA unveils second phase of efforts to reverse Great Lakes damage](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-epa-unveils-second-phase-of-efforts-to-reverse-great-lakes-damage/) - The U.S. EPA announced a new plan to improve water quality and restore habitats in the Great Lakes earlier this week during a meeting of region's mayors in Chicago. The five-year plan, known as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan II, calls for a dramatic expansion of urban stormwater management projects and a more than
- [Species Spotlight: Golden Mussel](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-golden-mussel/) - INVASIVE SPECIES EDITION—Where we take a moment to explore the species that potentially threaten the Great Lakes region. Zebra and quagga mussels have already made homes in the Great Lakes region, but there's another invasive clam on the horizon we should keep our sights on. While still limited to countries in South America, researchers predict
- [Peoria stormwater issue reaches a tipping point](https://iiseagrant.org/peoria-stormwater-issue-reaches-a-tipping-point/) - Forty people gathered in a conference room at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on a snowy January day. Artists, activists, public officials, union representatives, academics, and retirees were there to participate in the first of several planning workshops. They were taking a hard look at the city they call home, and imagining the city they would
- [Asian carp for sale: Marketing invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-for-sale-marketing-invasive-species/) - The best way to fight the invasion of Asian carp may be to visit the fish counter at your local supermarket, if recommendations from the Asian Carp Marketing Summit come to pass. One conclusion from this gathering of experts is that filleting bighead and silver carp may prove a key tactic in the war against
- [Illinois teacher shakes up science class with help from IISG and NOAA](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-teacher-shakes-up-science-class-with-help-from-iisg-and-noaa/) - Illinois teacher Carol Schnaiter has big plans for her classes at Amboy Central School. Carol was one of 14 teachers to participate in IISG’s B-WET workshop last year. And this summer, she spent two weeks in the Gulf of Mexico aboard the NOAA research vessel Oregon II. Carol wrote in to tell us about her
- [In the news: EPA takes two Michigan sites off list of toxic hot spots](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-epa-takes-two-michigan-sites-off-list-of-toxic-hot-spots/) - After decades of remediation work, two Michigan sites are no longer considered Areas of Concern (AOCs). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially removed Deer Lake in the Lake Superior basin and White Lake in the Lake Michigan Basin from the list of toxic hot spots last week. These are the third and fourth U.S. sites
- [Join us in congratulating Jacob Wood](https://iiseagrant.org/join-us-in-congratulating-jacob-wood/) - Former intern Jacob Wood received an award earlier this month for a poster he presented during Purdue University's GIS Day, an annual event dedicated to geospatial research and geographic information systems (GIS). "The poster detailed my work over the summer with IISG on mapping Lake Michigan catch data. Jarrod Doucette and myself have been working creating a web app
- [GreatLakesMud.org website cleans up](https://iiseagrant.org/greatlakesmud-org-website-cleans-up/) - Great Lakes Information Network awarded the July Site of the Month to GreatLakesMud.org. IISG created the site to disseminate information and provide resources to promote sediment cleanup and habitat restoration in Areas of Concern. The website was made possible by the Great Lakes Legacy Act, a program that, as of 2015, has cleaned up 2.9
- [Today’s health and environmental concerns direct IISG’s efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/todays-health-and-environmental-concerns-direct-iisgs-efforts/) - September, of course, means back to school. For many, this concept is only a memory. Others are living it firsthand, while parents experience this time through their children. But, it is clear, for most, this school year has started off differently than any we have known in the past. As Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant continues to
- [Environmentally friendly boating keeps waterways blue and beautiful](https://iiseagrant.org/environmentally-friendly-boating-keeps-waterways-blue-and-beautiful/) - Our friends at New Jersey Sea Grant have some great tips about safe, clean, environmentally friendly things that every boater can do to help the environment while preparing their watercraft for the season. And while there are some differences in conditions between the east coast and our Midwestern lakes and rivers, there are a number
- [Study examines community perceptions of river remediation](https://iiseagrant.org/study-examines-community-perceptions-of-river-remediation/) - Communication is a crucial part of any project, and especially one as significant as cleaning up an ecosystem that has been deemed an Area of Concern. One of those AOCs is the Sheboygan River, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Environmental Social Scientist Caitie McCoy has been very involved in the remediation project, working with and reaching
- [GLRRIN Lake Michigan partners examine future of Lake Michigan food webs](https://iiseagrant.org/glrrin-lake-michigan-partners-examine-future-of-lake-michigan-food-webs/) - The term “food web” is used to describe the intricate relationships between the many different plants, animals, and organisms that can exist in small or large areas. Understanding food webs in specific environmental locations, such as in one or more of the Great Lakes, can help researchers and communities better respond to changes in those
- [Sea Grant message reaches many thousands in Times Square — The Movie](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-message-reaches-many-thousands-in-times-square-the-movie/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s new video celebrates the program’s recent opportunity to raise awareness about safe disposal of unused medicine in one of the biggest venues possible - Times Square! In partnership with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Sea Grant program created a 15-second public service announcement that aired on the CBS JumboTron “Super
- [NOAA and FEMA partner to Build a Weather-Ready Nation](https://iiseagrant.org/noaa-and-fema-partner-to-build-a-weather-ready-nation/) - Natural weather cycles, extreme conditions, and other issues can arise anywhere, and particularly in areas near coastlines. Residents near rivers and lakes are often aware of the potential for season flooding and other weather concerns, but may not be fully prepared for all of the possibilities. Additionally, each area of the country has the potential
- [Learn how IISG is addressing coastal issues in The Helm](https://iiseagrant.org/learn-how-iisg-is-addressing-coastal-issues-in-the-helm/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant announces the return of its long-running news publication, The Helm, which has been on hiatus. Now an annual magazine, The Helm is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories and ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This first issue is focused on addressing urban flooding, the seafood trade deficit, critical
- [Through 2020's challenges, we are rethinking how we do things](https://iiseagrant.org/through-2020s-challenges-we-are-rethinking-how-we-do-things/) - Midway through, it is an understatement to say that 2020 has proven to be a year to remember. COVID-19 has taken its toll in any number of ways, affecting all of us in big and small areas of our lives. And, recent events and demonstrations have shone a needed light on issues of injustice and
- [Become a Master Citizen Planner](https://iiseagrant.org/acp-in-fall-2020/) - Registration is now open for the Fall 2020 American Citizen Planner – Indiana program hosted by Purdue Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. This online training course for local planning officials and interested residents covers topics revolving around core planning issues, practices and theories related to community planning and service as a public official. After completing
- [New feeding approach promises more robust and healthy farm-raised larval largemouth bass](https://iiseagrant.org/new-feeding-approach-promises-more-robust-and-healthy-farm-raised-larval-largemouth-bass/) - For the aquaculture industry in the Midwest to grow to meet the region’s seafood demand, some production hurdles need to be removed—one is the difficulty of feeding some newly- and recently-hatched larval fish indoors. An innovative approach, developed through Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant-funded research, shows promise for robust and healthy larvae as well as a potential
- [From South Korea to America: How Lisa Kim embraced her cultural identity](https://iiseagrant.org/lisa-kim-apahm/) - Last year, Lisa Kim was selected as a John A. Knauss Fellow, an opportunity for a unique educational experience for students interested in national policy decisions affecting ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources. Representing Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, this Loyola University Chicago graduate student was matched with a host in the Washington, D.C. area for a
- [Great Lakes cleanup program celebrates 15 years of success](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-cleanup-program-celebrates-15-years-of-success/) - Legacy pollutants—chemical contaminants left behind by industry from decades ago and prior to modern pollution laws—remain a burden in some Great Lakes communities. In fact, the U.S. side of the Great Lakes have 27 Areas of Concern (AOC) that are still considered impaired due to risks to human health, pollution, habitat loss, degradation and other
- [IISG 2014 interns: Where are they now?](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-2014-interns-where-are-they-now/) - Every summer since 2012, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has offered opportunities for undergraduate students to get on-the-ground work experience in their field of study. In 2014, IISG hired six interns who worked closely with outreach specialists and helped with projects ranging from website development to community needs assessments. Checking in with a few of these former
- [Champaign-Urbana collects 13,000 pounds of unwanted medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/champaign-urbana-collects-13000-pounds-of-unwanted-medicine/) - Too much of a good thing wore out the old medicine take-back box at the Urbana Police Department, so it recently received an upgrade. “People come in here all the time and fill this thing up,” said Lieutenant Robert Fitzgerald. “The old one would fill up twice a week. It would just get packed.” Since
- [Plastics pollution report highlights latest research and brainstorming](https://iiseagrant.org/plastics-pollution-report-highlights-latest-research-and-brainstorming/) - This year’s International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference in Detroit, Michigan, was the most attended IAGLR conference ever, and IISG helped organize one of its popular sessions. Sarah Zack, pollution prevention specialist, and Carolyn Foley, assistant research coordinator, along with Melissa Duhaime, a microbiologist at the University of Michigan, co-chaired a session titled
- [NOAA fellow finding career and home in North Carolina](https://iiseagrant.org/noaa-fellow-finding-career-and-home-in-north-carolina/) - One year has passed for Monica Gregory, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s first NOAA Coastal Management Fellow. We caught up with her to hear about her first year. Monica will be finishing her two-year fellowship in July 2018. Stay tuned for her final installment. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a year since I was
- [Illinois' ocean may provide the means for a fresh and locally-raised seafood market](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-ocean-may-provide-the-means-for-a-fresh-and-locally-raised-seafood-market/) - While Illinois sits along one of the world’s largest freshwater resources, an ocean is closer than you might think. Look down. About 540 million years ago, the state was situated at the equator and was the site of an ancient sea. As land shifted over time, this saltwater became trapped in aquifers that still exist
- [Environmental DNA sampling is a helpful tool for fisheries managers](https://iiseagrant.org/environmental-dna-sampling-is-a-helpful-tool-for-fisheries-managers/) - Environmental DNA, or eDNA, had a moment in the limelight around 2010, when through the use of this monitoring tool, researchers found evidence of Asian carp in Chicago waterways past the electric barrier installed to stop these fish, and within range of Lake Michigan. This news, along with several captures of Asian carp in local
- [Invasive species move energy to the nearshore](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-species-move-energy-to-the-nearshore/) - This story appears in Lake Michigan nearshore food web: Charting new waters, a new publication created by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Wisconsin Sea Grant. The Lake Michigan food web is in transition—not just in the question of who’s eating whom, but where fish and other organisms are finding food. In recent years, the nearshore has
- [Intern gets his hands dirty building Peoria rain garden](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-gets-his-hands-dirty-at-peoria-rain-garden/) - As a new intern with Illinois Water Resources Center, I attended a workshop last month with about 30 people from organizations including Peoria Public Works Department, Peoria Innovation Team, and Illinois Master Gardener and Master Naturalists at the Peoria Public Works building to learn the fundamentals of rain garden design. Peoria’s interest in installing rain gardens has grown
- [Coastal wetlands provide habitat for sportfish](https://iiseagrant.org/coast-wetlands-provide-habitat-for-sportfish/) - This story appears in Lake Michigan nearshore food web: Charting new waters, a new publication created by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Wisconsin Sea Grant. While the influx of invasive species has taken a toll on the Lake Michigan food web, the loss of habitats like coastal wetlands may be having impacts too. Researchers who are
- [Students learn stewardship and science along the Grand Calumet River](https://iiseagrant.org/students-learn-stewardship-and-science-along-the-grant-calumet-river/) - Students from nearby schools are on their way to developing a “sense of place” for the Grand Calumet River after spending several hours at the Seidner Dune and Swale Nature Preserve engaged in learning and stewardship. The site in northwest Indiana is a recently restored natural area along the river and boasts of lupines, bald
- [Special message from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's director](https://iiseagrant.org/special-message-from-illinois-indiana-sea-grants-director/) - Here at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, we’ve begun 2017 with a sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as an urgent need to reflect on Sea Grant’s future. We have just finished celebrating 50 years of putting science to work for coastal communities with the National Sea Grant Program. This has been an opportunity to take
- [New and old users of Tipping Point Planner collaborate at Purdue workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/new-and-old-users-of-tipping-point-planner-collaborate-at-purdue-workshop/) - Researchers, federal and state government and non-government officials, students, and representatives from Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan Sea Grants gathered at Purdue University recently to take part in the two-day Tipping Point Planner collaboration workshop. The web tool uses the latest watershed research and cutting-edge technology to show planners how close their watershed is to known
- [Kara Salazar receives early career leadership award](https://iiseagrant.org/kara-salazar-awarded-early-career-leadership-award/) - The Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals (ANREP) has just given Kara Salazar the early career leadership award. Salazar joined Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant as a sustainable communities extension specialist in 2012. She serves as a link between Indiana and Illinois communities and scientists conducting research on sustainability. ANREP strives to provide a variety of approaches to help educate landowners, managers,
- [Indiana coastal ecosystem benefits are many](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-coastal-ecosystem-benefits-are-many/) - We depend on nature for our health and well-being in what seems countless ways—from food, medicine, and shelter, to our quality of life. Yet when decision makers plan for a community’s future, there may be no concrete value ascribed to natural areas. An IISG study supported by NOAA through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources,
- [New video series helps gardeners get started](https://iiseagrant.org/new-video-series-helps-gardeners-get-started/) - Follow Illinois Water Resources Specialist Katie Hollenbeck as she shares easy tips for creating pollinator-friendly gardens and landscapes. Over the course of this seven-part series, she talks about everything from when to plant to how to create beautiful gardens with native plants. "We really hope to connect with people interested in creating gardens with many purposes, like
- [2017 Knauss Fellow Denise Devotta places with U.S. Representative](https://iiseagrant.org/2017-knauss-fellow-denise-devotta-places-with-u-s-representative/) - My fascination with water began during my childhood. Growing up under strict water conservation measures in Singapore eventually led to working on nutrient loading issues relating to the Illinois River, and finally to my doctoral research on water quality in Alaska. I brought all this to the Knauss Fellowship placement week in Washington D.C., where
- [Charter fishing records reveal long-term salmonid story](https://iiseagrant.org/charter-fishing-records-reveal-long-term-salmonid-story/) - Researchers at Purdue University are suggesting that fishing by Lake Michigan charter boat anglers has changed in recent years—and the scientists didn’t even have to visit the lake to notice these differences. In fact, Nicholas Simpson who is the primary author on the study has never even fished Lake Michigan. Working with Tomas Höök, fisheries ecologist and IISG associate director
- [Sea Grant celebrates 50 years of education](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grants-50th-celebrates-education-efforts/) - For the month of January, the Sea Grant 50th is focusing on K to Gray education—yes, that includes everyone—and within IISG there is no shortage of resources for all ages. Terri Hallesy who has been with the IISG education team for 13 years has seen teaching trends change over the years, but in the end, she
- [2016 Knauss foreign affairs fellow goes international](https://iiseagrant.org/2016-knauss-foreign-affairs-fellow-goes-international/) - August to November of my John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship was non-stop. I have been learning about international fisheries policy in my placement within NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of International Affairs and Seafood Inspection Program all year and it was time to see it in action. My travels took me to five countries
- [Buoy temperature chain dances to the data](https://iiseagrant.org/buoy-temperature-chain-dances-to-the-data/) - 2016 top-to-bottom temperatures in nearshore #LakeMichigan, data recorded by the @ILINSeaGrant #MichiganCityBuoy and visualized by @PurdueCE pic.twitter.com/5wBRYiJY9i — Two Yellow Buoys (@TwoYellowBuoys) January 20, 2017 Our Michigan City buoy has a lot of sensors on it, but none are quite so popular as the temperature chain. Every 10 minutes, 17 loggers, all at different depths,
- [UpClose: Researcher measures impact of microplastics moving from rivers into Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/upclose-researcher-measures-impact-of-microplastics-moving-from-rivers-into-lake-michigan/) - From his lab at Loyola University Chicago, aquatic ecologist Tim Hoellein investigates the interactions between common pollutants and organisms in rivers and streams. After several years of investigating microplastics in waterways flowing from Lake Michigan, he has now turned his sights to beginning to document the impact of microplastics carried into the lake. In this new large-scale
- [EPA Region 5 recognizes Caitie Nigrelli with two Bronze Medal Awards](https://iiseagrant.org/epa-region-5-recognizes-caitie-nigrelli-with-two-bronze-medal-awards/) - Caitie Nigrelli, IISG environmental social scientist, was recognized with two Bronze Medal Awards from U.S. EPA Region 5 for her work as part of the East Branch Grand Calumet River remediation and restoration project team and the Lincoln Park area and Milwaukee River Channel remediation and restoration project team. To learn more about Nigrelli's participation in
- [To commemorate 50 years of Sea Grant, we look back on our humble beginnings](https://iiseagrant.org/to-commemorate-50-years-of-sea-grant-we-looks-back-on-our-humble-beginnings/) - The National Sea Grant Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is looking back at its own origins through the eyes of its first leader. In 1982, IISG had its modest beginnings as a small marine extension project, through a partnership of the University of Illinois, Purdue University, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- [Buoys in the off-season: 6 things you need to know](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys-in-the-off-season-6-things-you-need-to-know/) - The sun has set—literally, see above video—on another season for our Two Yellow Buoys anchored in Lake Michigan. Rest assured, they will be well-cared-for and back in action in the spring of 2017. But if you can't wait until next year to get your buoy fix, check #2YBHiatus on Twitter where there will be lots of data,
- [This is Illinois: Eastern tiger salamander](https://iiseagrant.org/this-is-illinois-eastern-tiger-salamander/) - This is Illinois is a series focusing on wildlife and waterways found in Illinois. The stories are created in conjunction with the Illinois Water Resources Center. Voted as the state amphibian in 2005, the eastern tiger salamander is one of 20 species of salamanders found throughout Illinois. As the largest land dwelling salamander in
- [Intern update: Lauren Schnoebelen](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-update-lauren-schnoebelen/) - Lauren Schnoebelen interned in Chicago with IISG Water Resource Economist Margaret Schneemann. Lauren is a recent graduate from Northern Michigan University with a major in environmental science, a concentration in natural resources, and a minor in sustainability. This summer I spent my time working as the Water Policy and Pricing intern for IISG at the offices of
- [No more mixed messages: DuPage County installs Be A Hero-Transport Zero signs](https://iiseagrant.org/no-more-mixed-messages-dupage-county-installs-be-a-hero-transport-zero-signs/) - Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, Illinois, home to 25,000 acres and more than 29 actively managed water bodies, now displays over 120 signs bearing the Be A Hero—Transport Zero™ (BAH) message. The change from the older “Protect Your Waters” signage grew out of the recent statewide adoption of BAH as the primary invasive species awareness campaign in
- [Sea Grant takes AIM at AIS](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-takes-aim-at-ais/) - Not all non-native plants and animals turn out to be invasive in a new environment. How can we predict whether a species poses a threat to local waters? If we could predict that, how can we make the best use of that information? IISG and University of Notre Dame researchers set out to answer the
- [Biologists can be heroes too!](https://iiseagrant.org/biologists-can-be-heroes-too/) - Despite all the good that natural resource biologists strive to do in monitoring the spread of Asian carp in Illinois waterways, their very presence could have unintended, perhaps even harmful consequences. All waters are filled with environmental DNA, (eDNA) bits of cells and genetic material left behind like fingerprints at the scene of a crime.
- [Crude oil brings the Great Lakes risks and benefits](https://iiseagrant.org/crude-oil-brings-the-great-lakes-risks-and-benefits/) - Every day millions of barrels of crude oil are piped, trucked, freighted, and shipped throughout the Great Lakes basin from the Canadian Alberta oil sands and the Bakken oil fields to refineries across the nation. This much crude oil moving around the Great lakes region is not only a challenge for transportation systems but is
- [Water gardeners! Beware of the threat of invasives!](https://iiseagrant.org/watergarden/) - With the peak of summer right around the corner and gardening season in full swing, we’d like to use this moment as a reminder to be careful about what you choose to plant – particularly if you have a water garden. A departure from traditional dirt landscaping, water gardens come with their own set of
- [Four students join the IISG summer internship program](https://iiseagrant.org/welcome-2016-iisg-summer-interns/) - IISG is excited to welcome four student interns this summer to help our specialists with everything from needs assessments, to outreach, to strategy facilitating, to economic valuations—and more. These four will spend 12 weeks working closely with a Sea Grant specialist on the issues affecting the Great Lakes. Jordan Lillybridge Green Infrastructure Workforce Intern Margaret Schneemann
- [Grand Calumet Day welcomes the newest stewards](https://iiseagrant.org/grand-calumet-day-welcomes-its-newest-stewards/) - Schoolchildren once again got the chance to explore and learn from the environmentally remarkable Grand Calumet River at the remediated Roxana Marsh in northwest Indiana. Seventy students from fourth and sixth grades at Harrison, McKinley and Carrie Gosch elementary schools worked one-on-one with scientists and experts doing activities like fish identification, macroinvertebrate sampling, bird watching, and tree planting. The mayor of East Chicago Anthony
- [Species spotlight: Burbot](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-burbot/) - The only member of the cod family to live solely in freshwater, the burbot is commonly described as a cross between a catfish and an eel. This benthic beast gets its name from the single whisker-like barbel hanging under its mouth. But the burbot is known by many other names depending on where you go—like “the
- [Milwaukee celebrates the rebirth of Lincoln Park](https://iiseagrant.org/milwaukee-celebrates-the-rebirth-of-lincoln-park/) - Milwaukee residents who have spent most of their lives near the sprawling Lincoln Park have stories to tell about how degraded the park had become. The Milwaukee River was hidden behind buckthorn and other brush and the fish that lived in the tainted water were too contaminated to eat. Last week they shared some of
- [IISG's first NOAA Coastal Management Fellow to start in the fall](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-first-noaa-coastal-management-fellow-to-start-in-the-fall/) - Congratulations to Monica Gregory, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s first NOAA Coastal Management Fellow. The Coastal Management Fellowship was established to provide on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and to provide project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. The program matches postgraduate students with state coastal zone programs
- [Wilmette buoy open house dazzles boaters](https://iiseagrant.org/wilmette-buoy-a-love-story/) - The Wilmette buoy returned to Lake Michigan earlier this week. But a few days before it departed, several of its biggest admirers stopped by to meet it at Lloyd Park in Winnetka, Illinois. Wil, as some of the IISG scientists call it, lay prone in the parking lot withstanding the blustery winds and cold temperatures. The
- [Peoria students get up to date on Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/peoria-students-get-up-to-date-on-asian-carp/) - Every spring, The Sun Foundation invites students, teachers, community leaders, and the general public to attend the Clean Water Celebration at the Peoria Civic Center. Through engaging hands-on activities and exhibits, this gathering encourages students and the public to learn how to improve water quality, to think critically and creatively about water conservation issues, and to protect and
- [Dispose of pharmaceuticals the right way](https://iiseagrant.org/dispose-of-pharmaceuticals-the-right-way/) - Do you have expired or unused medicine sitting around your house? How you choose to get rid of those drugs could hurt our waterways. “Research has shown that there can be negative effects to animal health and reproduction from pharmaceuticals that haven’t been removed from wastewater,” said Sarah Zack, the pollution prevention extension specialist for
- [P2D2 students have global impact on medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/p2d2-students-have-global-impact-on-medicine-disposal/) - The Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) in the Environment conference at the I Hotel in Champaign, Illinois on Monday welcomed dozens of researchers, officials, academics, and high school students. The 10 students from Pontiac High School in Illinois understood very well the hazards PPCPs pose to the health of people and the environment. That’s not
- [Learn "Weather to Climate" at Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum](https://iiseagrant.org/learn-weather-to-climate-at-peggy-notebaert-nature-museum/) - Think about “weather” as the clothes you are wearing on any given day. “Climate,” on the other hand, is all the clothes in your closet. Molly Woloszyn’s metaphor helps visitors at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum understand how today’s weather does not really tell us what is happening in terms of climate and climate change.
- [Bioreactors in tile drains can reduce nitrogen by 25 percent](https://iiseagrant.org/bioreactors-in-tile-drains-can-remove-25-percent-of-nitrogen/) - Dig it and forget it—that’s one of the biggest appeals of woodchip bioreactors, one of many nitrogen-reducing practices recommended in the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The bacteria living in these long, narrow trenches remove nitrogen carried through farm tile lines through a process known as denitrificaiton. The result is an average annual nitrogen reduction
- [Meet our new pollution prevention specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-our-new-pollution-prevention-specialist/) - Sarah Zack is joining the IISG pollution prevention team as its new extension specialist. She will be integrating program leadership, and public engagement and developing extension and outreach activities for the pollution prevention programs, especially related to management of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment, microplastics pollution in the Great Lakes, and other emerging contaminants
- [Species spotlight: Opossum shrimp](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-opossum-shrimp/) - What do you get when you cross a marsupial and a crustacean? The answer, as you may have guessed from the title, is none other than the opossum shrimp. Otherwise known as the order Mysidia, these creatures’ colloquial classification comes from the brood pouch present in the species’ females. This sets the order apart from
- [2016 Knauss Fellow Lauren Fields gets started with NOAA](https://iiseagrant.org/2016-knauss-fellow-lauren-fields-gets-started-with-noaa/) - I have always been interested in fish biology, growing up and scuba diving in Massachusetts, but I became interested in fisheries policy through my graduate work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My doctoral research focused on Antarctic fish physiology, specifically the blood antifreeze proteins that these fishes have in order to survive in the extreme
- [Walgreens is joining the medicine take back movement](https://iiseagrant.org/walgreens-to-start-nationwide-medicine-take-back-kiosks-2/) - Medicine take-back programs just signed on a big-time player: Walgreens. The retail giant is installing 500 medicine disposal kiosks in Washington, D.C.and 39 states—including Indiana and Illinois. This is the first major initiative by a large pharmacy chain to provide access to medicine take-back programs within the pharmacies on a national scale. The IISG pollution
- [Hey! Careful with that buoy!](https://iiseagrant.org/hey-careful-with-that-buoy/) - Not to worry. The Michigan City buoy is receiving first-class care and attention while it spends the off-season in a warehouse at Purdue. PhD candidate, David Cannon, pictured, is cleaning, charging, and repairing the buoy, readying it for its spring launch.
- [Knauss fellowship leads to D.C. career opportunity](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellowship-leads-to-career-opportunity/) - Just one short year ago, I was starting my Knauss Fellowship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Congressional and Legislative Affairs. While I had experience working with Congress in past positions and studied wildlife policy in graduate school at Indiana University, it was still a significant transition into this fellowship and working
- [The Grand Cal just keeps getting better and better](https://iiseagrant.org/the-grand-cal-just-keeps-getting-better-and-better/) - The Grand Calumet River in northwest Indiana, abused from centuries of industrial contamination, celebrated a triumphant milestone in October. Volunteers, environmental organizers, and local, state, and federal politicians gathered to admire the incredible transformation of a river that was once drained of its ecological significance. IISG Environmental Social Scientist Caitie Nigrelli who led
- [Medicines in Lake Michigan impact minnow embryos](https://iiseagrant.org/medicines-in-lake-michigan-impact-minnow-embryos/) - An IISG-funded researcher found that the mixture of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) present in Lake Michigan can have significant negative effects on fathead minnow embryos. Maria Sepúlveda, a Purdue University ecotoxicologist, is telling the next chapter on research of PPCPs in Lake Michigan. In 2011, Ball State researchers, also funded by IISG, examined the
- [UpClose: An insider’s view of plastic pollution research](https://iiseagrant.org/upclose-an-insiders-view-of-plastic-pollution-research/) - The latest edition of the UpClose interview series takes readers behind-the-scenes of Great Lakes plastic research. In 2012, chemist Lorena Rios-Mendoza took part in the first-ever sampling of microplastics in the lakes, a project that revealed that Lake Erie has a higher concentration of minute particles than the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Since then,
- [IISG's 2016 Knauss fellows will be doing NOAA fisheries work](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-2016-knauss-fellows-will-be-doing-noaa-fisheries-work/) - In late November, the 2016 Knauss Fellowship finalists from around the Sea Grant network met in Washington D.C. for a week to sort out where each will be working in the coming year. Over the week, the finalists interview for positions and try to match their skills and interests with agencies and legislators who are
- [IISG funds four new research projects](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-funds-four-new-research-projects/) - Residents of Illinois, Indiana, and the broader Great Lakes region will benefit from new IISG research. Altogether, the four, two-year projects will receive more than $780,000 starting in 2016. John Kelly, a Loyola University biologist, will survey eight major rivers around the lake to trace the origins of microplastics pollution and what river characteristics—such
- [Indiana governor appoints IISG staffer to Land Resources Council](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-governor-appoints-iisg-staffer-to-land-resources-council/) - Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist Kara Salazar received word earlier this week that Governor Mike Pence chose her as one of four council members to serve on the Indiana Land Resources Council. The council serves as a resource for local communities to provide information and expertise on land use and zoning issues. Salazar's affiliation with Purdue University Extension
- [Research brings more community voices to the restoration conversation](https://iiseagrant.org/research-brings-more-community-voices-to-the-restoration-conversation/) - Environmental clean-ups can revitalize a waterway and nearby neighborhoods, but are they always good for everyone in a community? Are there people left behind, or worse, negatively impacted by the process or the results? Bethany Cutts and Andrew Greenlee (pictured here left, with a Milwaukee resident), both University of Illinois researchers, are investigating these
- [Lake Lessons: Why are there medicines in Lake Michigan?](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-lessons-why-are-there-medicines-in-lake-michigan/) - After the third or fourth hour working on a paper, the practiced and true route of an English major like myself is to pop an Advil to quell the emerging headache and drink a few cups of coffee to keep writing. Now, as an intern at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), I am learning that along
- [New PPCP audiences lead to new inspiration](https://iiseagrant.org/new-ppcp-audiences-lead-to-new-inspiration/) - This story starts with a nursing student named Sara. Adrienne Gulley, my pollution prevention colleague (pictured speaking with a conference attendee), and I met Sara while overseeing the IISG exhibitor booth at the American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting. We had been there two days and had already talked to about 1,200 public health professionals
- [My Rain Garden Walk: A community rain garden is born](https://iiseagrant.org/my-rain-garden-walk-a-community-rain-garden-is-born/) - During my internship for Sea Grant I have been fortunate to not only learn about rain gardens but also be able to see one garden come to life. I saw the area beforehand, while the garden was built, and after the final flower was planted. I saw the change in the landscape. I sat under
- [Follow the Water: Master naturalists play detective](https://iiseagrant.org/follow-the-water-master-naturalists-play-detective/) - Downspouts, asphalt grading, sloping lawns were some clues the budding master naturalists were given when they got the chance to play “stormwater detective” at the Anita Purvis Nature Center in Urbana, Ill. in October. The sleuthing was part of a rain garden talk IISG Stormwater Specialist Eliana Brown (pictured fourth from left) presented to
- [Jumpin' Jack crashes Halloween party](https://iiseagrant.org/jumpin-jack-crashes-halloween-party/) - Ever the uninvited guest, Jumpin' Jack, was at it again. This time it was at a Halloween party in Urbana, Ill. Jack is an Asian carp — part of the aggressive, disruptive aquatic invasive species that infiltrated rivers in Illinois and Indiana decades ago. The festivities got ugly when Jumpin' Jack barreled through a party game flapping his fins
- [“Be A Hero” is the invasive species prevention message in Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/be-a-hero-is-the-invasive-species-prevention-message-in-illinois/) - "Be A Hero" is now the primary invasive species awareness campaign in Illinois. Boaters, anglers, and divers have heard this message, but now the comprehensive campaign provides easy tips to help water gardeners, teachers and aquarium hobbyists curb the spread of aquatic invaders. Plus, Be A Hero also provides guidance to hunters, campers and hikers
- [My Rain Garden Walk: Good gardens make good neighbors](https://iiseagrant.org/my-rain-garden-walk-good-gardens-make-good-neighbors/) - It is not uncommon for more than one home on a block to have excess water due to stormwater runoff. The good thing about a rain garden is that they can adapt to suit the need of the homeowner. They can be placed wherever on the property they are needed. Originally Dan and Libby
- [Purdue Extension is growing rain garden experts](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-extension-is-growing-rain-garden-experts/) - Next summer, a parking lot on an Indiana campus will be a little prettier and a little less likely to flood due to a recently installed rain garden. That rain garden planting capped off a training workshop at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC). The Purdue University Extension Rainscaping Education Program team held a two-day intensive
- [Intern Update: Milwaukee's Lincoln Park celebrates a remediation milestone](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-update-milwaukees-lincoln-park-celebrates-a-remediation-milestone/) - Lincoln Park and I are both coming to the end of an exciting chapter this fall. As my internship with IISG comes to a close, Phase 2 sediment remediation work in in Lincoln Park in Milwaukee is also finishing up. Four years and more than 170,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment later, Lincoln Park
- [“Turbidity” is not a rock band and the Hydrolab is still jammin'](https://iiseagrant.org/turbidity-is-not-a-rock-band-and-the-hydrolab-is-still-jammin/) - Environmental educators gathered at Portage Lakefront in Indiana last Friday to attend a Hydrolab training workshop led by IISG community outreach specialist Kristin TePas. The day kicked off with an activity to get an idea of the group’s knowledge of water quality parameters the Hydrolab, a sophisticated data-gathering instrument, is capable of measuring.
- [Checking in with Knauss Fellow Rachel Gentile](https://iiseagrant.org/checking-in-with-knauss-fellow-rachel-gentile/) - I am working as a fellow in Congressman Alan Lowenthal’s (D-Calif. 47th District) office. When someone asks what a typical day looks like on Capitol Hill, it’s really difficult to answer. Every day is unique, and there are often surprises. When Congress is in session, the best-laid plans can be upended by the President
- [Clean Boat Crew connected with record number of boaters](https://iiseagrant.org/clean-boat-crew-connected-with-record-number-of-boaters/) - With the boating season winding down for the year, Clean Boat Crew (CBC) volunteers and site leaders can take a deep breath knowing they engaged a record number of boaters, anglers, and other water recreationists this year to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). The CBC reached 4,431 water-lovers — 25 percent more
- [Asian carp lure new business ideas to Peoria](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-lure-new-business-ideas-to-peoria/) - Optimism was high at the International Conference Asian Carp in Peoria a week ago Friday. The goal of this event, sponsored by the Greater Peoria Economic Development Council, was to bolster the economy of the region by networking and sharing ideas and information on marketing Asian carp. And many of the attendees were very interested
- [Checking in with Knauss Fellow Alyssa Hausman](https://iiseagrant.org/checking-in-with-knauss-fellow-alyssa-hausman/) - Alyssa Hausman, a master's student in environmental science at Indiana University, shares her experiences as a Knauss Fellow at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. I have had great experiences working with the Knauss fellows in the past, so when I started graduate school in 2012, I knew that this fellowship was an opportunity
- [New buoy offers real-time Lake Michigan data](https://iiseagrant.org/new-buoy-offers-real-time-lake-michigan-data/) - Boaters and beachgoers visiting the Chicago area this summer will have access to even more real-time data on lake conditions with a second nearshore environmental-sensing buoy that was launched in Lake Michigan on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. The new buoy, located roughly four miles off the coast of Wilmette, Ill., relays information on wind
- [Rain Gardens: More than just pretty flowers](https://iiseagrant.org/rain-gardens-more-than-just-pretty-flowers/) - The first thing I noticed when walking toward Bob and Nancy Larson’s house is the beautifully manicured centerpiece in his perfectly trimmed lawn. It’s hard to miss. The tall plants grab your attention long enough to realize that not everything is green. A closer look and little spots of color start to stand out. There
- [How does green infrastructure happen on the ground?](https://iiseagrant.org/how-does-green-infrastructure-happen-on-the-ground/) - How does “green infrastructure” go from being just a good idea to actually being implemented in municipalities? At the recent Resilient Chicago workshop, we learned how this happens from a variety of perspectives. Blue Island, Ill., a Chicago suburb with a growing problem with flooded basements, has become a leader in executing green infrastructure
- [My Rain Garden Walk: Trials and tribulations on the streets of Champaign](https://iiseagrant.org/my-rain-garden-walk-trials-and-tribulations-on-the-streets-of-champaign/) - When Anna Barnes and David Riecks originally installed their rain garden in 2010 they knew it might take a little work, but they were in for more than they thought. Ranging from the uncontrollable to the unavoidable they had their fair share of trouble. But it was nothing they couldn’t handle. The couple took the
- [Dreams can come true aboard the Lake Guardian](https://iiseagrant.org/dreams-can-come-true-aboard-the-lake-guardian/) - It may sound cheesy, but it’s always my dream and goal in life to make a difference in the world and to help others. I always thought this would be something I would have to do outside of my career, however, being an outreach intern for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant allows me to integrate part of
- [IISG wins two Apex Awards of Excellence](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-wins-two-apex-awards-of-excellence/) - We are happy to announce that APEX 2015 bestowed the Award of Excellence to two IISG projects. Anjanette Riley, Erin Knowles, and Joel Davenport received a “Social Media – Special Purpose” prize for iamIISG, an undertaking that involved 33 employees throughout all of IISG’s locations. Program staffers were interviewed and photographed to provide insight into
- [For a future pharmacist, pollution prevention is key](https://iiseagrant.org/for-a-future-pharmacist-pollution-prevention-is-key/) - By Anne Packard (Anne is a summer intern working with Laura Kammin, IISG pollution prevention specialist) During the school year, being a pharmacy student feels like a 24 hour a day job. The amount of time spent studying and thinking about pharmacy related topics is quite demanding. I have to love what I study. The
- [The Friends of Lincoln Park get the Weed Out!](https://iiseagrant.org/the-friends-of-lincoln-park-get-the-weed-out/) - By Carly Norris I am excited to be joining the IISG team as a social science research intern with Caitie Nigrelli. This May I graduated with a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois. I enjoy working with people and helping others to understand the importance of sustained environmental
- [My Rain Garden Walk: This IISG intern is on a personal quest](https://iiseagrant.org/my-rain-garden-walk-this-iisg-intern-is-on-a-personal-quest/) - Victoria Figueroa is a summer intern with IISG. She is on the University of Illinois campus, working with Eliana Brown, stormwater specialist. She will be engaged in raising awareness about the benefits and beauty of rain gardens. A Chicagoan born and raised, I was not used to being surrounded by so much green.
- [Water Safety Day promotes easy boating, swimming practices](https://iiseagrant.org/water-safety-day-promotes-easy-boating-swimming-practices/) - With the water sports season in full swing, a coalition of Indiana officials and community groups is hosting a Water Safety Day to raise awareness of safe boating and swimming practices. Hoosiers are invited to the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Michigan City on June 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. More than
- [Species Spotlight: Red swamp crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-red-swamp-crayfish/) - INVASIVE SPECIES EDITION—Where we take a moment to explore the species that threaten the Great Lakes region. The most widely introduced crayfish in the world, this crustacean is a jack of all trades, a species used by humans more than any we've covered so far. The red swamp crayfish is present on every continent but
- [What would the Great Lakes look like without invasive species?](https://iiseagrant.org/what-would-the-great-lakes-look-like-without-invasive-species/) - We're continuing our celebration of Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month with a few words from Cathy McGlynn, coordinator of the Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership, on how invasive species have changed our aquatic ecosystems. I am your local co-coordinator of the Clean Boats Crew, an aquatic invasive species education and outreach campaign that is a
- [Species spotlight: Grass carp](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-grass-carp/) - INVASIVE SPECIES EDITION—Where we take a moment to explore the species that threaten the Great Lakes region. They may not be what comes to mind when you think of invasive carp, but grass carp can have drastic and lasting impacts on aquatic ecosystems and water quality. Originally from eastern Asia, they have been introduced
- [Species spotlight: Hydrilla](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-hydrilla/) - INVASIVE SPECIES EDITION—Where we take a moment to explore the species that threaten the Great Lakes region. What was originally seen as a decorative and easy-to-maintain aquarium plant is now one of the most noxious weeds in the U.S. Sold under the name “Indian star-vine” in the late 1950s, Hydrilla verticillata was first introduced
- [U of I students conquer Campus RainWorks Challenge](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-i-students-conquer-campus-rainworks-challenge/) - Last month, the U.S. EPA awarded University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign first and second prizes in their Campus RainWorks Challenge. The national competition recognizes student-led green infrastructure plans and projects to manage stormwater on campus. Eliana Brown, has been following the UIUC plan from the beginning. The first time
- [Website of the week: Get the scoop on cleanup projects](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-get-the-scoop-on-cleanup-projects/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. Residents living near sediment remediation projects can now stay up-to-date on cleanup goals and milestones with GreatLakesMud.org. Developed by IISG, this comprehensive site provides information on waterways selected for cleanup
- [Species spotlight: Least bittern](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-least-bittern/) - Where we take a moment to explore some of the unique and impressive species that call the Great Lakes home. Sun-gazer. Squirrel of the marshes. Smallest heron in the Americas. Measuring about a foot in length and weighing in at less than 4 oz., the least bittern is widely spread but rarely seen. Least bitterns
- [DNA tools help biologist find elusive species](https://iiseagrant.org/dna-tools-help-biologist-find-elusive-species/) - In the Great Lakes region, the word “eDNA” is never far from “Asian carp.” And for good reason. The technology was originally applied by Notre Dame scientists in response to the federal government’s need to discover—and ultimately control—the spread of this voracious invader. But in the six years since, environmental DNA has become a
- [The trouble with aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/the-trouble-with-aquaponics/) - Imagine a way of farming fish with plants that has little to no impact on the environment—no runoff, soil loss, no need to even develop land. That’s aquaponics. And while it seems ideal, there’s a reason why current operations are small, few, and far between. As its name suggests, aquaponics is a a combination
- [Students brave winter weather to study water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/students-brave-winter-weather-to-study-water-quality/) - Earlier this year, AP science students at Chicago’s Lane Tech College Prep traded in their textbooks for field equipment to study water quality in the North Branch of the Chicago River. The Hydrolab allows students to monitor water characteristics like dissolved oxygen, pH, and conductivity with sensors similar to those used by scientists at the EPA Great
- [Species spotlight: Lake sturgeon](https://iiseagrant.org/species-spotlight-lake-sturgeon/) - Where we take a moment to explore some of the unique and impressive species that call the Great Lakes home. Skin like a shark, feeding habits akin to those of a whale, and a lifespan comparable to our own—the lake sturgeon is a peculiar species indeed. Found in large lakes and rivers, this toothless,
- [Cure to TB may be living at the bottom of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/cure-to-tb-may-be-living-at-the-bottom-of-lake-michigan/) - Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago have unearthed a species of Lake Michigan bacteria that may become a powerful weapon in the fight against tuberculosis. Found in the sediment off the coast of Milwaukee, the microbe’s medicinal power lies in the small compounds it makes to defend itself. UIC researcher Brian Murphy and
- [Website of the week: The ins and outs of medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-the-ins-and-outs-of-medicine-disposal/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. With flu season waning and allergy season on its way, it’s important to keep in mind how to properly dispose of unused and unwanted medicine. IISG’s Unwanted Meds website explains the dangers of flushing
- [Scientists, communities get help from NASA soil moisture mapper](https://iiseagrant.org/scientists-communities-get-help-from-nasa-soil-moisture-mapper/) - The mission of NASA's newest Earth satellite may sound simple, but its findings could have huge impacts across the world and right here in the Midwest. When it launched last month, the Soil Moisture Active Passive, or SMAP, began a three-year project to collect data on a key player in the water and carbon cycles
- [The dollars and cents of sediment remediation](https://iiseagrant.org/the-dollars-and-cents-of-sediment-remediation/) - We talk a lot about the environmental benefits of sediment remediation. These are hard to miss—a trip to the river or harbor is often all it takes to confirm that the aquatic habitat is on the mend. The role of cleanup projects on local economies can be harder to pin down, but the impacts are just as
- [Website of the week: Be an AIS super sleuth](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-be-an-ais-super-sleuth/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. Hundreds of invasive species are on the loose in U.S. waters wreaking havoc on habitats, recreation, and economies. Fortunately, a team of student detectives are on the case and ready to book these "bad guys" with
- [In the news: Wauconda, Volo get OK for Lake Michigan water](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-wauconda-volo-get-ok-for-lake-michigan-water/) - Three years after residents of Wauconda, IL approved a plan to transition to Lake Michigan water, the Lake County village has finally received the okay to build the infrastructure needed for delivery. Along with the nearby village of Volo, Wauconda is expected to begin tapping into the new source in 2018. From the Chicago Tribune: The
- [Rainbow smelt population: It's complicated](https://iiseagrant.org/rainbow-smelt-population-its-complicated/) - Fisheries managers have long known that the population of rainbow smelt in the Great Lakes is on the decline. Once so abundant that they could be fished out with a pot or strainer, this important prey fish survives today in numbers hovering near historic lows. Numerous causes for the falling population have been proposed, but new research suggests
- [Website of the week: Decision tool helps planners steer clear of tipping points](https://iiseagrant.org/website-of-the-week-decision-tool-helps-planners-steer-clear-of-tipping-points/) - A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. For community planners, balancing community growth and environmental health can be a challenge. Putting down roads, building along waterways, or converting prairies to farmland puts stress on local ecosystems—sometimes so much that it can trigger rapid
- [Knauss Fellowship takes Katherine Touzinsky around the world](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellowship-takes-katherine-touzinsky-around-the-world/) - As the 2014 Knauss season wraps up, IISG-sponsored graduate student Katherine Touzinsky wrote in to update us on her work at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers since we last heard from her in August. The last time I wrote for the IISG blog, I was overwhelmed with gratitude for how far the Knauss Fellowship had taken
- [Knauss Fellow Alyssa Hausman goes to Washington](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-alyssa-hausman-goes-to-washington/) - The two IISG-sponsored Knauss Fellows selected for 2015 recently returned from D.C., where they met with other fellows, interviewed with government agencies and offices, and learned where they will spend the next year working on water resource and environmental issues. Alyssa Hausman, a Master's student at Indiana University, shares her experiences. Placement week was one of the
- [In the news: Less lake effect snow expected as climate changes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-less-lake-effect-snow-expected-as-climate-changes/) - Scenes of massive snowfall in Great Lakes communities like Kalamazoo and Buffalo may become a thing of the past. A new study out of the University of Wisconsin suggests the region could see less lake effect snow as soon as the mid-21st century due to climate change. The total amount of precipitation will likely go up,
- [Winter's coming: What Midwesterners can expect this season](https://iiseagrant.org/winters-coming-what-midwesterners-can-expect-this-season/) - With that nip in the air and the occasional snow flurries, it's hard to deny that winter is almost here. Will this year be as cold as last? Molly Woloszyn tackles this complicated question. After a mild start to fall, November abruptly turned cold in the Midwest, giving us an early dose of
- [Rainscaping Education Program to offer free webinar series](https://iiseagrant.org/rainscaping-education-program-to-offer-free-webinar-series/) - Update 4/18: We’ve hit our 300-person limit for this free webinar series, so we have to shut down registration early. What a great response from everyone interested in stormwater management and green infrastructure! We’re excited to help you learn more about rainscaping. The Purdue Rainscaping Education Team is offering a free webinar series called Introduction
- [Communities now can immerse themselves in critical water supply planning data](https://iiseagrant.org/communities-now-can-immerse-themselves-in-critical-water-supply-planning-data/) - Population growth and industrial development, particularly in Chicago’s collar counties, has led to increasing groundwater withdrawals in the region. In some areas, groundwater is being withdrawn at a rate that exceeds the recharge rate, resulting in decreasing yields, increasing pumping demands, increasing salinity and the search for alternative water sources, all of which increase the
- [U of I students get hands-on with pharmaceutical disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-i-students-get-hands-on-with-pharmaceutical-disposal/) - University of Illinois students and faculty took a break from the end-of-semester chaos earlier this month to take advantage of a single-day medicine take-back. The student-led event was part of the Learning in Community (LINC) service course facilitated by IISG. “We spoke to so many different people to put on this event, from
- [Keeping drinking water safe still presents challenges](https://iiseagrant.org/keeping-drinking-water-safe-still-presents-challenges/) - Earlier this week, we celebrated the 40thanniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This law allows us to feel safe taking a sip from a water fountain or filling a glass from the tap virtually anywhere in the United States. It’s undeniably a feat worth celebrating, but it’s not to say that delivering safe
- [11 ways that IISG had a note-worthy year!](https://iiseagrant.org/11-ways-that-iisg-had-a-note-worthy-year/) - 2014 has been an exciting year for IISG. New partnerships were forged, major projects were launched, and existing programs continued to grow. As we head towards another new year, let's take a look back at some of the highlights of the last 12 months. –More than $300,000 was awarded to three research projects that will improve
- [Sara Paver looks back on her experiences as a Knauss Fellow](https://iiseagrant.org/sara-paver-looks-back-on-her-experiences-as-a-knauss-fellow/) - As the 2014 Knauss season wraps up, IISG-sponsored graduate student Sara Paver wrote in to update us on her work at National Science Foundation Division of Ocean Sciences since we last heard from her in July. The last few months have been a whirlwind of activity. In my placement as a Knauss Fellow in the
- [Stormwater management gets a major boost in Blue Island](https://iiseagrant.org/stormwater-management-gets-a-major-boost-in-blue-island/) - October brought good news for the residents of Blue Island, IL when the state announced a $1.1 million investment to expand and improve the city's stormwater management efforts. The bulk of the grant money will go to green infrastructure projects along one of the city's major roadways, which will reduce flooding, improve local water quality, and beautify the community. Remaining
- [Cooler summer temps led to fewer swimming fatalities](https://iiseagrant.org/cooler-summer-temps-led-to-fewer-swimming-fatalities/) - If you're a regular visitor to Great Lakes beaches, you likely noticed that this year's swim season was chillier than normal. Cold enough, in fact, that many chose to skip swimming in favor of other beach activities. And according to officials at the National Weather Service, this may explain the unusually low number of current-related fatalities and rescues
- [Be a Hero – Transport Zero spreads to new areas](https://iiseagrant.org/be-a-hero-transport-zero-spreads-to-new-areas/) - In Alaska's Kachemak Bay Research Reserve, invasive species prevention is taking on a new look. To prevent the spread of the invasive invertebrates while a local harbor undergoes renovations, officials have adopted the Be a Hero – Transport Zero logo and slightly modified the message to encourage those involved in the reconstruction to follow a
- [How do you solve a problem like the dead zone?](https://iiseagrant.org/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-the-dead-zone/) - The Gulf of Mexico dead zone was the topic of discussion by government officials and non-profit organization representatives from across the Mississippi River Basin in Alton, IL last week. Our own Michael Brennan and Lisa Merrifield were among those in the room and wrote in to share their impressions of the meeting. But first, Michael
- [2014 best year yet for clean boating programs](https://iiseagrant.org/2014-best-year-yet-for-clean-boating-programs/) - With the end of Chicago’s boating season right around the corner, we thought this would be a good time look back at this year's progress making boating and harbor activities more environmentally friendly. The Illinois Clean Marina Program launched last year with one certified marina, 31st Street Harbor. This year, five new harbors joined the
- [Meet the dynamic duo behind the decision tool](https://iiseagrant.org/meet-the-dynamic-duo-behind-the-decision-tool/) - We've talked a lot in the last year about our Tipping Points Planner, which helps watershed planning groups develop effective strategies for the protection of natural resources. But what about the people behind the tool? Its use of the latest research and cutting-edge technology is made possible by the tireless efforts of Jarrod Doucette and a
- [In the news: Native mussels are surviving the zebra mussel invasion](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-native-mussels-are-surviving-the-zebra-mussel-invasion/) - Even before zebra and quagga mussels arrived in the Great Lakes in the 1980s, the future looked a little bleak for native mussels. The invaders came close to wiping them out entirely. But small populations in Lake Erie appear to not only be surviving the invasion, but thriving. From The Voice: Average density of
- [Understanding community perceptions will aid in Trenton Channel cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/understanding-community-perceptions-will-aid-in-trenton-channel-cleanup/) - To learn more about what the researchers learned from Trenton Channel stakeholders, you can download A Needs Assessment for Outreach in the Detroit River Area of Concern’s Trenton Channel.
- [Luna Leopold: Pioneer of water science](https://iiseagrant.org/luna-leopold-pioneer-of-water-science/) - Today we take a break from discussing the latest Great Lakes research to recognize one of the scientists who laid the foundation for modern water science. From the U.S. Geological Survey's Science Features: Luna B. Leopold, son of famed conservationist Aldo Leopold, arrived at the USGS in 1950. For the next two decades, Leopold revolutionized
- [In the news: Appeals court ruling opens door for manufacturer-funded medicine take-back programs](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-appeals-court-ruling-opens-door-for-manufacturer-funded-medicine-take-back-programs/) - A federal appeals court yesterday unanimously rejected a challenge by the pharmaceutical industry to a local ordinance that would require drug manufacturers to pay for the disposal of unwanted medicine in California’s Alameda County, the first law of its kind in the nation. Approved by county supervisors in July 2012, the Alameda County Safe
- [Caitie's canoe story: a Wolf Lake field trip](https://iiseagrant.org/caities-canoe-story-a-wolf-lake-field-trip/) - Caitie McCoy, our environmental social scientist, writes in today to tell us about a unique education experience: Last week, I ventured out of the office and into the field to hit the waters of the recently restored Wolf Lake with about 200 students from Hammond, IN. The weather was perfect for two days of canoeing and environmental education. Compassion
- [Hoosiers do their part to be SepticSmart](https://iiseagrant.org/hoosiers-do-their-part-to-be-septicsmart/) - Indiana communities along Lake Michigan are celebrating this year’s SepticSmart Week, Sept. 22-26, by reminding homeowners of the importance of septic system maintenance to environmental and public health. An estimated 60,000 households in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte counties depend on septic systems to treat wastewater. Without regular maintenance, these systems can backup or overflow, contaminating
- [Nab the Aquatic Invader! now a one-stop-shop for AIS projects](https://iiseagrant.org/nab-the-aquatic-invader-now-a-one-stop-shop-for-ais-projects/) - Our education team is at it again! Allison Neubauer wrote in with this exciting announcement: Teachers across the Great Lakes region—have we got a treat for you! You can now explore creative projects from all-star educators to spark new ideas and read important tips for getting your students involved in the effort to “nab” local aquatic invaders.
- [In the news: Grass carp may be the Asian carp most likely to establish in Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-grass-carp-may-be-the-asian-carp-most-likely-to-establish-in-lake-erie/) - When researchers and the media talk about Asian carp reaching the Great Lakes, they are typically referring to bighead and silver carp, the two voracious phytoplankton eaters that are wreaking havoc in places like the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. But the species most likely to establish in Lake Erie may actually be a third member
- [Take a minute to learn about pollution prevention](https://iiseagrant.org/take-a-minute-to-learn-about-pollution-prevention/) - Laura Kammin, our pollution prevention specialist, has some exciting news. Let's let her tell you about it: If you only had a minute, what would you say? Just one minute to explain what pharmaceutical waste is and how people can help reduce it. That was the challenge posed by our new pollution prevention team
- [New DEA rule makes it easier than ever to safely dispose of unwanted meds](https://iiseagrant.org/new-dea-rule-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-safely-dispose-of-unwanted-meds/) - The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has just announced new regulations for the disposal of controlled substances that make it possible for retail pharmacies to collect pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances. The long-awaited policy change, which goes into effect Oct. 9, means there could soon be many more locations—and more convenient ones at that—for you to dispose of
- [Hands-on internship helped Jacob Wood improve GIS skills](https://iiseagrant.org/hands-on-internship-helped-jacob-wood-improve-gis-skills/) - Our summer internship program has wrapped up for another year. This summer, seven students and recent graduates worked with our specialists on a broad range of issues, including AIS prevention, sediment remediation, and water supply planning. Jacob Wood spent his internship working with several members of our Purdue staff. He had this to say about
- [AIS prevention coming to a vehicle near you](https://iiseagrant.org/ais-prevention-coming-to-a-vehicle-near-you/) - Summer is coming to an end, but there is still plenty of fun to be had this weekend. If you’re like us, you’re anxious to hit the road to your favorite beach, boat launch, or fishing spot. But before you do, we have a message that will help keep these places healthy for many Labor
- [Over 12,000 pounds of medicine are not in local waterways](https://iiseagrant.org/over-12000-pounds-of-medicine-are-not-in-local-waterways/) - false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE You have probably heard that pharmaceuticals have been found in rivers and streams, groundwater, and drinking water throughout the country, in part because medications are sometimes flushed down the toilet or thrown in the trash. While the contamination levels are not yet proven to pose health threats to people,
- [Grab your shovel! The ABCs of building a rain garden](https://iiseagrant.org/grab-your-shovel-the-abcs-of-building-a-rain-garden/) - false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In a world of streets, parking lots, and sidewalks, rain gardens can be a place for stormwater to go besides flowing into sewers and ultimately, nearby lakes and rivers. As it flows towards waterbodies, rainwater picks up pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers along the way. Precipitation that is absorbed
- [UpClose with Steve Mauro](https://iiseagrant.org/upclose-with-steve-mauro/) - Steve Mauro's research into the impacts of pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) on bacterial communities may have started as a small side project, but it has become so much more. The Gannon University dean gained national attention in 2011 when he and his research team discovered that small concentrations of fluoxetine are killing E. coli in the nearshore waters of
- [Knauss Fellow Katherine Touzinsky shares her experiences](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-katherine-touzinsky-shares-her-experiences/) - It’s been a few months since IISG-sponsored graduate students Sara Paver and Katherine Touzinsky began their Knauss fellowships. We were curious to hear about their experiences so far and thought you might be too. We heard from Sara a few weeks ago. This week we check-in with Katherine, an alum of Purdue University who is
- [In the news: Lake Michigan gets a new nearshore buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lake-michigan-gets-a-new-nearshore-buoy/) - Earlier this week, a new environmental monitoring buoy joined a chain of similar buoys that are increasing boating and swimming safety and helping anglers target specific species of fish from Ludington, MI to Michigan City, IN. From Michigan Live: Deployed roughly two miles off the shores of South Haven on Wednesday, the buoy can distribute improved wind and wave observations
- [Friday Foto: Green infrastructure funding is part of newly-signed Clean Water Initiative](https://iiseagrant.org/friday-foto-green-infrastructure-funding-is-part-of-newly-signed-clean-water-initiative/) - This week Governor Pat Quinn signed the Clean Water Initiative, which will provide financial support for communities in Illinois to improve stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure, and be better prepared to cope with the impacts of climate change - increased risk of drought and extreme precipitation.
- [Latest climate report details the lasting effects of this past winter's weather](https://iiseagrant.org/latest-climate-report-details-the-lasting-effects-of-this-past-winters-weather/) - It probably comes as no surprise to those living in the Great Lakes region to hear that this spring was one of the coldest on record. Since 1948, there have been only four years with lower spring temperatures. And these unusually cold temperatures—and the snow that came with them—had significant impacts on Great Lakes ecosystems,
- [Asian carp jump into new markets](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-jump-into-new-markets/) - A physical barrier to stop Asian carp from making their way into Lake Michigan won't be happening any time soon, but there are other ways to reduce the risks of these fish becoming established in the Great Lakes. From the latest issue of IISG's The HELM: The men behind a new fish processing
- [Join us in welcoming our new graphic arts specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/join-us-in-welcoming-our-new-graphic-arts-specialist/) - We are excited to announce that Joel Davenport has joined the team as IISG's graphic arts specialist. Joel helps shape the look of the program and works closely with the communication team and program specialists to produce our newsletter, flyers, displays, and other print and online outreach materials. Joel brings seven years of experience in
- [Knauss Fellow Sara Paver shares her experiences at NSF](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-sara-paver-shares-her-experiences-at-nsf/) - It’s been a few months since IISG-sponsored graduate students Sara Paver and Katherine Touzinsky began their Knauss fellowships. We were curious to hear about their experiences so far and thought you might be too. First up is Sara, an alum of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign who is spending the year at the National
- [Web-based tipping points tool will help communities protect and grow at the same time](https://iiseagrant.org/web-based-tipping-points-tool-will-help-communities-protect-and-grow-at-the-same-time/) - For land use planners, balancing community growth and environmental health is always a challenge. But after months of pilot testing, IISG is putting the final touches on a new web-based tool that will help them do just that. The Tipping Points and Indicators tool uses the latest watershed research and cutting-edge technology to show
- [Stay up-to-date on this week's dangerous lake conditions with the Michigan City buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/stay-up-to-date-on-this-weeks-dangerous-lake-conditions-with-the-michigan-city-buoy/) - Boaters, anglers, and swimmers, you many want to think twice before heading out into Lake Michigan today. Forecasters are predicting waves swells as high as 7 ft, creating dangerous conditions for any one in water. The high waves are the result of an unusual weather pattern expected to continue into tomorrow. A small piece of
- [Make water safety part of your fun at the beach](https://iiseagrant.org/make-water-safety-part-of-your-fun-at-the-beach/) - It’s Fourth of July! Let’s head for the beach! You’ve packed up towels and snacks and sunscreen for a day in the sun and surf. Now give some thought to water safety too. Since 2010, 357 people have drowned in the Great Lakes, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project (GLSRP). To date, GLSRP
- [Students see hands-on work in bloom at Roxana Marsh](https://iiseagrant.org/students-see-hands-on-work-in-bloom-at-roxana-marsh/) - Two years ago, a group of middle school students planted native seedlings along the banks of Roxana Marsh to celebrate the successful cleanup of the waterway. On Monday, those same students returned for another day of learning and service to find the marsh in bloom – thanks in large part to their efforts. “It’s
- [Sea Grant programs receive funding to tackle dangerous currents](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-programs-receive-funding-to-tackle-dangerous-currents/) - It’s beach season once again in southern Lake Michigan, and the rip current warnings have already begun. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued at least one advisory since Illinois and Indiana beaches opened last month asking beach-goers to think twice before taking a dip in the lake. And for good reason. Rip currents
- [Illinois Clean Marina Program celebrates one year and six marinas](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-clean-marina-program-celebrates-one-year-and-six-marinas/) - The Illinois Clean Marina Program celebrated its one year anniversary last month by certifying DuSable Harbor as the newest clean marina—bringing the state total to six. The harbors earned their clean marina status by implementing a series of best management practices that make marina operations more efficient and environmentally friendly. Practices cover a range
- [In the news: Forecast calls for very cold Lake Superior water this season](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-forecast-calls-for-very-cold-lake-superior-water-this-season/) - With the harsh winter behind us, things on the Great Lakes should be warming up for summer. But thanks in part to the harsh winter's extensive ice cover, Lake Superior’s surface water temperature is predicted to be its lowest since 1979. From University of Michigan News Service: "In a follow-up to evaporation studies funded
- [IISG aquatic invasive species coordinator among ISAM award winners](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-aquatic-invasive-species-coordinator-among-isam-award-winners/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Pat Charlebois was one of the professionals selected for this year’s ISAM awards. Recognizing outstanding invasive species work in the state of Illinois, the awards are an annual opportunity to highlight just some of the many important projects dedicated to protecting Illinois’ land and water from invasives. From the Illinois Invasive
- [In the news: Illinois, Indiana, several agencies join forces to combat invasives](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-illinois-indiana-several-agencies-join-forces-to-combat-invasives/) - The Illinois and Indiana Departments of Natural Resources, along with several other state, local, and federal agencies, are joining forces to coordinate a survey of Calumet Harbor and Lake Michigan waters. The efforts will help search for and combat aquatic invasive species. From the Net News Ledger: "The exercise – including intensive netting and
- [Unwanted Meds program gets UpClose with Great Lakes plastic researcher](https://iiseagrant.org/unwanted-meds-program-gets-upclose-with-great-lakes-plastic-researcher/) - It has been nearly one year since IISG set sail on Lake Michigan to sample for plastic pollution. Since then, Sam Mason, a chemist from State University of New York Fredonia, and her research team have been hard at work analyzing those water samples. The initial results are revealed in the latest edition of IISG’s
- [New grant helps secure disposal boxes for Indiana communities](https://iiseagrant.org/new-grant-helps-secure-disposal-boxes-for-indiana-communities/) - The Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force (IHHWTF) has awarded our Unwanted Meds program with funding to help support new pharmaceutical collection programs in the state. This is the second time in as many years that IISG has been recognized for its efforts to reduce pharmaceutical pollution in Indiana. “IISG has been instrumental in
- [Social science researchers help evaluate more effective weather warnings](https://iiseagrant.org/social-science-researchers-help-evaluate-more-effective-weather-warnings/) - The National Weather Service’s Weather-Ready Nation initiative was begun to help communities throughout the country better prepare for and respond to severe weather events. Much of that preparedness has to do with increasing the speed, accuracy, and effectiveness of weather monitoring and warning mechanisms on the local level. And finding the strongest ways to communicate
- [In the news: Proposing an international outdoor trail throughout the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-proposing-an-international-outdoor-trail-throughout-the-great-lakes/) - Several interests have aligned to propose a biking, hiking, and paddling route through the Great Lakes basin in both the U.S. and Canada. From CTV News: "The Great Lakes Coastal Trail Conference -- taking place Thursday and Friday in Saugatuck, Mich. -- aims to bring together supporters in the U.S. and Canada to formalize
- [In the news: City of Chicago funds green infrastructure projects](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-city-of-chicago-funds-green-infrastructure-projects/) - The City of Chicago is funding its first projects under the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Strategy, incorporating green water management principles and practices into current and upcoming city projects. From the City of Chicago’s press room: "As part of the Mayor’s Green Stormwater Infrastructure Strategy, which is one of the largest voluntary investments in this
- [In the news: Asian carp could be approaching Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-asian-carp-could-be-approaching-lake-erie/) - Asian carp may be getting a foothold in waters near Lake Erie according to recent water sample analysis. From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Multiple water samples taken from the Muskingum River last fall carried the environmental signature of bighead carp, an invasive species threatening the ecosystem of the Great Lakes. A report released Friday by
- [Summer intern Alice continues on with IISG's aquatic invasives team](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-intern-alice-continues-on-with-iisgs-aquatic-invasives-team/) - We first introduced you to Alice Denny last year when she worked as an IISG summer intern. Well, we liked her too much to let her go. When her internship ended, Alice became the newest member of our aquatic invasive species (AIS) team, located at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. As an outreach assistant, Alice
- [In the news: Lake levels look to get back on track](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lake-levels-look-to-get-back-on-track/) - With the big spring thaw underway (mostly) and warmer weather on the way, Lakes Michigan and Huron are on track to get closer to their long-term water levels than they were last summer. From Michigan Live: "Water levels on Lake Michigan- Huron typically rise from March through July. Lake Michigan- Huron has risen one
- [In the news: Cause of Lake Erie’s algae becoming clearer](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-cause-of-lake-eries-algae-becoming-clearer/) - Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes that is most affected by toxic algal blooms, and finding the cause for them is the first step in reducing or preventing them. Scientists may be closer to understanding just what causes these harmful blooms. From CircleofBlue.Org: "Algal blooms and dead zones in Lake Erie were
- [In the news: Great Lakes lawmakers lobby for further funding](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-lawmakers-lobby-for-further-funding/) - Members of the House of Representatives from Great Lakes states are lobbying their colleagues in Congress to continue funding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. From CBS Minnesota: "Forty-six House members from both parties recently sent a letter to leaders of a subcommittee that recommends spending on the environment. It requests $300 million for
- [In the news: Refinery malfunction allows some oil to spill into Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-refinery-malfunction-allows-some-oil-to-spill-into-lake-michigan/) - A malfunction at an Indiana refinery allowed oil to spill into Lake Michigan, but officials report that there appear to be no negative effects on the lake. From The Chicago Tribune: "It remains unclear how much oil spilled into the lake or how long the discharge continued. Workers at the refinery reported an oil
- [In the news: Spring could bring increased flood potential](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-spring-could-bring-increased-flood-potential/) - While the spring thaw will be a welcome change of weather in most of the country, there is a risk that snow melt and spring rains could lead to rivers exceeding flood levels. From FarmandDairy.com: "The continuation of winter weather, above-average snowpack, frozen ground and thick ice coverage on streams and rivers will delay
- [In the news: Michigan’s White Lake inches closer to getting removed from Areas of Concern list](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-michigans-white-lake-inches-closer-to-getting-removed-from-areas-of-concern-list/) - White Lake, located in Michigan just north of Muskegon, has long been listed as an Area of Concern in the Great Lakes region. Federal officials are currently moving forward on one of the last efforts to remove the lake from the AOC list. From MichiganRadio.org: "The lake is one of 14 major sites in
- [New aquatic ecology specialist joins IISG](https://iiseagrant.org/new-aquatic-ecology-specialist-joins-iisg/) - Jay Beugly has joined the team as IISG’s newest aquatic ecology specialist. Located a Purdue University, he works closely with our research team to increase public awareness of the Michigan City nearshore buoy and help boaters, anglers, and beachgoers make use of the data. He also helps coordinate research and outreach activities on Purdue’s West
- [U of I course combines social science, urban planning, and sediment remediation](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-i-course-combines-social-science-urban-planning-and-sediment-remediation/) - A group of urban planning graduate students from University of Illinois have just returned from Milwaukee—but this wasn't your typical weekend excursion. They spent their time interviewing government employees, business owners, members of the community, and others affected by clean-up efforts on the Milwaukee Estuary, where industrial toxins threaten water quality and aquatic wildlife. And
- [In the news: Grass carp found to be making their way into the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-grass-carp-found-to-be-making-their-way-into-the-great-lakes/) - While much of the press about a carp invasion in the Great Lakes has focused on the bighead and silver varieties of Asian carp, a new study is showing that grass carp are making their way into and threatening the Lakes as well. From UPI.com: "Grass carp, a plant-eating species of the invasive Asian
- [In the news: Lakes Michigan, Huron on the rise](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lakes-michigan-huron-on-the-rise/) - Water levels in the Great Lakes, especially the Lake Michigan and Huron combo, have been a concern in recent years. But with this winter’s heavy snow and ice coverage, the water levels of both lakes may rise as much as 14 inches this spring and summer. From Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: "This winter, the abundance
- [Najwa Obeid, IISG-sponsored Knauss Fellow, shares her work with the National Science Foundation](https://iiseagrant.org/najwa-obeid-iisg-sponsored-knauss-fellow-shares-her-work-with-the-national-science-foundation/) - Najwa Obeid’s experiences as a Knauss Fellow at the National Science Foundation can perhaps most accurately be described as diverse. And that diversity, she said, will go a long way in helping her achieve her goal of working on water and coastal policy. Her greatest exposure to policy came while participating in an ecosystem-based management
- [In the news: Targeted bacterium could be the solution to invasive mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-targeted-bacterium-could-be-the-solution-to-invasive-mussels/) - Quagga and Zebra mussels have been a problem for waterways including the Great Lakes for decades, but there may finally be a targeted solution that can significantly reduce their numbers without disrupting other organisms. From The New York Times: "Now the mussels may have met their match: Daniel P. Molloy, an emeritus biologist at
- [Lake Erie "dead zone" research includes work by IISG specialist](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-erie-dead-zone-research-includes-work-by-iisg-specialist/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Tomas Höök, associate director for research, was part of a team of researchers involved in a comprehensive study on Lake Erie’s health and measures needed to protect it. From Phys.org: "The report from the multi-institution EcoFore-Lake Erie project states that a 46 percent reduction in the amount, or load, of phosphorus
- [Knauss fellow Will Tyburczy continues on with science collaboration work at NOAA](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellow-will-tyburczy-continues-on-with-science-collaboration-work-at-noaa/) - Will Tyburczy’s Knauss fellowship may be over, but his time at NOAA headquarters is not. The IISG-funded fellow will stay with the Office of Program Planning and Integration for another six months to continue some of the work he began as a Knauss Fellow. Please visit the IISG Fellowship page for more information about the
- [Award winning GO TO 2040 development plan features work from several IISGers](https://iiseagrant.org/award-winning-go-to-2040-development-plan-features-work-from-several-iisgers/) - Go To 2040—northeastern Illinois’ compressive development plan—received a 2013 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement earlier this month for its innovative approach to conserving natural resources, protecting public health, and strengthening local economies. Developed by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the plan addresses transportation needs, energy efficiency, and other long-term concerns for the
- [In the news: River otters tell the tale of chemicals affecting the environment](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-river-otters-tell-the-tale-of-chemicals-affecting-the-environment/) - Illinois river otters are just one of the susceptible organisms in the local environment, and a recent study is showing that they are indicating some very high levels of dangerous toxins (including a banned insecticide). From Great Lakes Echo: "'Thus otters serve as biomonitors – organisms that contain information on the quantitative and qualitative
- [IISG plants outreach seeds at Indiana veterinary conference](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-plants-outreach-seeds-at-indiana-veterinary-conference/) - From UnwantedMeds.org Last week’s trip to Indianapolis for the annual Indiana Veterinary Medical Association conference was not a typical event for IISG. The three-day conference gave Laura Kammin a unique opportunity to talk with students before they begin their careers as veterinarians or veterinary technicians about the importance of properly disposing of unwanted medication.
- [In the news: A “stirring” solution to algae problems?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-a-stirring-solution-to-algae-problems/) - Jordan Lake in North Carolina suffers from a condition similar to Lake Erie – algal blooms that threaten wildlife and water quality. Due to nutrient runoff, the blooms continue to grow and pose a significant problem for the community that relies on it for water. While the EPA rules regarding processes and procedures to
- [In the news: Winter cold brings good news for the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-winter-cold-brings-good-news-for-the-great-lakes/) - This winter weather hasn’t exactly been friendly to people, but it has definitely been helping out the Great Lakes (and possibly wildlife in and around the Lakes too). From the Journal Sentinel: "Nearly 60% of the lakes are now under a cover of ice, according to the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann
- [In the news: Visualizing some of the methods for keeping Asian carp out of the Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-visualizing-some-of-the-methods-for-keeping-asian-carp-out-of-the-lakes/) - Following the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ report on Asian carp entering the Great Lakes (and methods to prevent them), there have been some articles looking more closely at the methods. From Quest: "Because of this, engineers have been encouraged to develop just about any solution to keep carp at bay — or out
- [In the news: Federal judge’s ruling moves Chicago closer to clean water compliance](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-federal-judges-ruling-moves-chicago-closer-to-clean-water-compliance/) - The Municipal Water Reclamation District of Chicago is able (and required) to move towards full compliance with the Clean Water Act and other related guidelines as a result of a federal judge approving the consent decree. More info on what that means from MetroPlanning.org: "Some good and long-awaited stormwater news quietly dropped the other
- [Great Lakes hold great potential for curing diseases](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-hold-great-potential-for-curing-diseases/) - The cure for some of the world’s deadliest diseases may be living at the bottom of the Great Lakes. This is the theory Brian Murphy, a medicinal chemist at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), set out to test in 2012 when he scoured Lake Huron in search of a largely unexplored type of
- [Summer teacher workshop still making ripples](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-teacher-workshop-still-making-ripples/) - School is back in session and that means science teachers across southern Lake Michigan will be turning their sights to the Great Lakes. For the AP Environmental Science class at Zion-Benton Township High School, though, the issues facing nearby Lake Michigan have been in focus since the start of the year. Their teacher, Alex
- [In the news: Wisconsin governor signs lamprey control measure](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-wisconsin-governor-signs-lamprey-control-measure/) - In the battle against invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes region, Wisconsin has committed to the fight with new legislation signed last week. From the Journal-Sentinel Online: "To help combat the invasive, eel-like fish, Gov. Scott Walker signed legislation on Thursday for the state to spend up to $564,500 in the next two
- [Restoration: It’s not just for the birds](https://iiseagrant.org/restoration-its-not-just-for-the-birds/) - Residents of Sheboygan, Wisconsin are seeing their namesake river, and the opportunities it holds for the community, in a whole new light thanks to a suite of cleanup projects completed in 2012 and 2013. For decades, high concentrations of PCBs and other industrial pollutants lining the riverbed had kept river-goers and businesses at arm’s length.
- [Knauss Fellows head to D.C. to find and begin their new positions](https://iiseagrant.org/knauss-fellows-head-to-d-c-to-find-and-begin-their-new-positions/) - Two student applicants sponsored by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant were selected as Knauss fellowship winners this year, and last month they traveled to the nation’s capital to find their respective positions working on water resource and environmental issues. Katherine Touzinsky and Sara Paver both wrote in to update us on the positions they selected and
- [In the news: Asian carp DNA found in Lake Michigan water for the first time](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-asian-carp-dna-found-in-lake-michigan-water-for-the-first-time/) - A recent article in the Journal-Sentinel online reports that Asian carp DNA have been found for the first time in the Lake Michigan waters near Wisconsin. From JSonline: "The single positive water sample for the jumping silver carp was taken May 31 in Sturgeon Bay near Door County's Potawatomi State Park. The sampling was
- [Sea Grant staffers take new interactive watershed planning tool for a spin](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-staffers-take-new-interactive-watershed-planning-tool-for-a-spin/) - Staff members from six Great Lakes Sea Grant programs met at Purdue University last week to preview a new web-based tool that will help local planners make sustainable land use decisions. The two-day workshop gave Sea Grant specialists a chance to work through the tool’s four-step process and suggest changes before they start using it
- [In the news: October rains raise water levels in Lakes Michigan, Huron](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-october-rains-raise-water-levels-in-lakes-michigan-huron/) - Following last year's record low water levels in the Great Lakes, and in Lake Michigan and Lake Huron specifically, this year's rains have helped push those levels back towards the historical average. From MLive.com: "Heavy October rain could help Lake Michigan and Lake Huron continue to rise toward the long term average water level. Lake
- [In the news: Great Lakes mayors target plastic pollution from personal care products](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-mayors-target-plastic-pollution-from-personal-care-products/) - Recent research on Great Lakes contaminants has shown that microplastics - small beads of plastic used in many exfoliants, toothpastes, and other products - are contributing to pollution levels. As a result, mayors near the Great Lakes are calling on manufacturers to remove the plastics from their products. From TheObserver.ca: "The Great Lakes and St.
- [In the news: Biologists take samples in Sturgeon Bay searching for Asian carp evidence](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-biologists-take-samples-in-sturgeon-bay-searching-for-asian-carp-evidence/) - Scientists in Wisconsin began collecting and analyzing water samples from Sturgeon Bay a couple of days ago, searching for evidence of Asian carp in the water. From the Journal-Sentinel Online: "Under mostly sunny skies and temperatures hovering near 30 degrees, a three-man crew from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the DNR motored
- [IISG in the news: Injurious species list results in a ban on invasive plants](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-injurious-species-list-results-in-a-ban-on-invasive-plants/) - Working with Illinois and Indiana DNR, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant led the development of a risk assessment tool to evaluate species based on their potential to be or become invasive. That tool and the resulting list of species led to the creation of a rule prohibiting the sale of 28 invasive aquatic plants in the state
- [In the news: A private island that truly is for the birds](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-a-private-island-that-truly-is-for-the-birds/) - Non-profit organization The Nature Conservancy recently acquired a small island in Lake Michigan that is used by migrating birds as a stopping point on their journey. From MichiganRadio.com: "St. Martin Island is part of a chain that runs between Wisconsin's Door Peninsula and Michigan's Garden Peninsula… The Luber family sold it to the nonprofit
- [New invasives from New Zealand found in Wisconsin](https://iiseagrant.org/new-invasives-from-new-zealand-found-in-wisconsin/) - The New Zealand mud snail is on the move in Wisconsin, and officials are calling on anglers, hunters, and boaters to help prevent any further spread from this aquatic invader. The invasive snail first moved into the Great Lakes decades ago and took up residency in Lake Michigan about 5 years ago. Inland lakes
- [In the news: Test results show another aquatic invader’s presence in southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-test-results-show-another-aquatic-invaders-presence-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - Researchers are reporting that they have found DNA evidence of an invasive fish, Eurasian ruffe, in the southern Lake Michigan waters. From JSOnline.com: "The Nature Conservancy said a team of researchers from the University of Notre Dame, Central Michigan University and its own organization found evidence of DNA of Eurasian ruffe in Calumet Harbor,
- [In the news: Great Lakes microplastic pollution research recently published](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-microplastic-pollution-research-recently-published/) - Earlier this year, Anjanette Riley and Laura Kammin from IISG participated in one of several research excursions on the Great Lakes, collecting samples to analyze the microplastic content of the water. Related research was recently published, and the findings are surprising. From UnwantedMeds.org: "Take a dip in lakes Erie, Huron, or Superior and
- [Science teachers get new curricula, activities, and more at ISTA conference](https://iiseagrant.org/science-teachers-get-new-curricula-activities-and-more-at-ista-conference/) - The Illinois Science Education Conference, recently held in Tinley Park, featured more than 150 presentations, symposiums, and exhibits aimed at providing resources and professional development opportunities for science teachers throughout the state. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s education team was among the many exhibitors participating, and offered materials and presentations to help introduce Great Lakes literacy principles
- [Purdue turns the spotlight on one of IISG's own](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-turns-the-spotlight-on-one-of-iisgs-own/) - Tomas Hook, IISG's associate director of research, was recently the subject of Purdue University's "Ag Research Spotlight." From the article: "Höök’s research focuses on fish and fisheries ecology in the Great Lakes. Fish communities and populations—species numbers and their traits—change a great deal from year to year, he explains. Höök studies past, current and
- [AIS project awarded inaugural ICMP grant](https://iiseagrant.org/ais-project-awarded-inaugural-icmp-grant/) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Management Program, aimed at protecting and managing the state’s Lake Michigan shoreline, recently announced the recipients of an inaugural round of grant funding. Among the projects selected for their ability to restore, protect, and maintain the beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s “AIS Outreach
- [Intern Allison spends some of her summer internship on-board a research vessel](https://iiseagrant.org/intern-allison-spends-some-of-her-summer-internship-on-board-a-research-vessel/) - Allison Neubauer, a University of Illinois Senior, was a summer intern with IISG’s Kristin TePas. Among the projects Allison worked on, she was part of the effort to develop a new website for the research vessel Lake Guardian. She wrote in to tell us more about her work this summer and her plans for the
- [In the news: Be aware of the Great Lakes’ dangers as well as their beauty](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-be-aware-of-the-great-lakes-dangers-as-well-as-their-beauty/) - Each of the Great Lakes is a natural wonder, but the basic facts of their formation and location also makes them dangerous. Each year swimmers and boaters struggle with dangers from weather and riptides. From MLive.com: "According to the National Weather Service, there were seven fatalities and 14 rescues on the Great Lakes
- [Recent grad gets hands-on experience with social science through IISG summer internship](https://iiseagrant.org/recent-grad-gets-hands-on-experience-with-social-science-through-iisg-summer-internship/) - Emily Anderson graduated from Northern Illinois University this past spring and was able to put her studies to work right away as one of our summer interns. She wrote in to tell us about her experience working with Caitie McCoy on outreach and social science efforts related to sediment remediation. "This summer I interned
- [Great Lakes Awareness Day at Shedd Aquarium demonstrates the importance of the Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-awareness-day-at-shedd-aquarium-demonstrates-the-importance-of-the-lakes/) - Earlier this month IISG and several other organizations participated in Great Lakes Awareness Day at Shedd Aquarium. The event featured 10 interactive exhibits that introduced visitors to Great Lakes issues and showed them what they can do keep the Lakes healthy. IISG science writer Anjanette Riley had this to say about the event: Latoyia was
- [New IISG research will inform natural resource decisions](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-research-will-inform-natural-resource-decisions/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has just announced more than $300,000 in funding awards for three research projects taking place over the next two years. These projects seek to improve understanding of the Lake Michigan nearshore food web, uncover connections between sediment removal projects and a community’s ability to weather environmental hazards, and identify why people adopt
- [SeaPerch contest winners get their robots up and running](https://iiseagrant.org/seaperch-contest-winners-get-their-robots-up-and-running/) - Last month, we announced that six teachers from the Champaign-Urbana area had won tool kits for constructing simple, remotely operated underwater robots with their students. With the help of online lesson plans, the winning teachers will use the SeaPerch robots to teach their students about topics including buoyancy, propulsion, circuitry, and biological sampling. Along with
- [Urbana fourth grade class engages in some fish talk](https://iiseagrant.org/urbana-fourth-grade-class-engages-in-some-fish-talk/) - Alex Valencic’s fourth-grade class may be several hours away from Lake Michigan, but the lake and its issues are still front-and-center. Students here spent part of September digging into the biology of Great Lakes fish, and last week they presented their discoveries to an audience of classmates joined by IISG’s Robin Goettel and Anjanette Riley.
- [Summer intern works on getting the word out about waste reduction](https://iiseagrant.org/summer-intern-works-on-getting-the-word-out-about-waste-reduction/) - John Saltanovitz, currently a senior at Purdue earning a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Science, worked this past summer as a sustainable communities outreach intern with IISG’s Kara Salazar. He wrote in to detail his experience getting hands-on in the environmental science field. "When I started college, I was not aiming towards a
- [6th Grade teacher uses workshop experience to train student scientists](https://iiseagrant.org/6th-grade-teacher-uses-workshop-experience-to-train-student-scientists/) - This past summer’s B-WET workshop offered a lot of lesson and activity ideas for all of the teachers who attended, including Marea Spentzos-Inghram, middle school teacher at Catherine Cook School in Chicago. Beyond just taking a few curriculum ideas back to her lesson prep, though, Ms. Spentzos-Inghram decided to turn her class into student
- [New report on the St. Louis River AOC and its stakeholders is now available](https://iiseagrant.org/new-report-on-the-st-louis-river-aoc-and-its-stakeholders-is-now-available/) - ­­Among the many Areas of Concern (AOCs) designated by the International Joint Commission, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has been involved in several providing research and reports on local stakeholders perceptions of cleanup operations and ways in which they are affected by the projects. This latest report details the St. Louis River AOC. From IISG’s Caitie
- [Sea Grant intern gets the word out about invasive species this summer](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-intern-gets-the-word-out-about-invasive-species-this-summer/) - Alice Denny, a recent graduate from Hartwick College, spent the summer working with the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquatic invasive species team in Glencoe, Illinois, and wrote in to share details about her experience. “I’ve always had a love for being outdoors. Several family members of mine work in the environmental field, so that helped spark
- [In the news: Michigan preparing to fight Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-michigan-preparing-to-fight-asian-carp/) - Michigan Radio's Here and Now recently discussed the issue of Asian carp and the State of Michigan's preparations to prevent and fight the spread of the invasive fish. From WBUR: "Asian carp, an invasive and destructive fish, have spread through the Mississippi, Ohio, Illinois and Missouri rivers. In total, the fish are affecting more than
- [Purdue's Department of Forestry and Natural Resources celebrates 100 years](https://iiseagrant.org/purdues-department-of-forestry-and-natural-resources-celebrates-100-years/) - The Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) celebrated their centennial anniversary from September 20-22, and included back-to-class sessions, tours of FNR buildings including the aquaculture research laboratory, and a Saturday evening banquet. More than 250 guests, including many FNR alumni, joined in the celebrations. FNR has spent the past 100 years training
- [In the news: Study shows bacteria developing resistance to antibacterial compounds](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-study-shows-bacteria-developing-resistance-to-antibacterial-compounds/) - Recent research in the Chicago area shows that bacteria are developing a resistance to a common antibacterial chemical used in many household and personal care products. From The Cary Institute: "Invented for surgeons in the 1960s, triclosan slows or stops the growth of bacteria, fungi, and mildew. Currently, around half of liquid soaps contain the
- [New curriculum offers hands-on Great Lakes science lessons for upper elementary and high school students](https://iiseagrant.org/new-curriculum-offers-hands-on-great-lakes-science-lessons-for-upper-elementary-and-high-school-students/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's Caitie McCoy and others have just completed work on a new curriculum for elementary and high school science students. Helping Hands: Restoration for Healthy Habitats offers lessons and hands-on activities to connect students in the Great Lakes with recent or ongoing cleanup and restoration projects happening in their communities. The range of
- [In the news: Following the currents to track movement through Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-following-the-currents-to-track-movement-through-lake-michigan/) - A group of researchers from Purdue University spent a week aboard a research vessel in Lake Michigan, attempting to track and map the way that the currents move and transport marine life and pollutants with them. From LiveScience: "The Great Lakes lack the predictable regularity of tides; a combination of factors including winds, temperature
- [In the news: Pharmaceuticals showing up in Lake Michigan in high concentrations](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-pharmaceuticals-showing-up-in-lake-michigan-in-high-concentrations/) - A recent study of Lake Michigan is indicating a high level of prescription drugs in the water, helping to emphasize the importance of proper disposal and the difficulty that water treatment facilities have removing these compounds. From MLive.com: "The study was performed by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and examined water samples taken near
- [Winning teachers chosen in the IISG SeaPerch giveaway](https://iiseagrant.org/winning-teachers-chosen-in-the-iisg-seaperch-giveaway/) - The SeaPerch Program, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, brings robotics and underwater science together to enhance classroom activities and curricula for a variety of grade levels. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant recently sponsored a contestto give away several of the kits to teachers of grades 6-12, and the six winners will be receiving their new
- [In the news: Continuing coverage of microplastic research on the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-continuing-coverage-of-microplastic-research-on-the-great-lakes/) - Continuing research on Lake Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes is turning up important information on the presence and concentration of microplastics - particles too small to be filtered by water treatment plants, but which can have negative effects on the environment. From the StarTribune: "Fresh off the research boat, Lorena Rios-Mendoza, assistant professor of
- [2013 APEX Awards recognize two Sea Grant projects for publication excellence](https://iiseagrant.org/2013-apex-awards-recognize-two-sea-grant-projects-for-publication-excellence/) - The APEX awards are given each year by Communication Concepts to recognize outstanding publication work in a variety of fields, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant was selected this year for two separate awards. IISG’s Laura Kammin was recognized for the creation of our proper medicine disposal website UnwantedMeds.org. Working with Jane Scherer at the University
- [Student art contest focusing on Asian carp announces winners](https://iiseagrant.org/student-art-contest-focusing-on-asian-carp-announces-winners/) - Back in April, we announced an art contest that asked K-12 students to share their ideas of how Lake Michigan could be protected from Asian carp. The results are now in, and three students in the Champaign area have been crowned the winners. The awards go to Kylie Jackson, a third grader from Mahomet,
- [Purdue Day offers opportunity to share invasive species info](https://iiseagrant.org/purdue-day-offers-opportunity-to-share-invasive-species-info/) - Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair turned out to be a great place for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant specialists to show off the Asian carp bag toss game. Fair goers of all ages tried their hand at making the shot, and they got to learn more about invasive Asian carp at the same time. With
- [In the news: Aquaculture a growing food field in Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-aquaculture-a-growing-food-field-in-indiana/) - Aquaculture, the business of raising fish for commercial sale, is a growing part of Indiana's agriculture practice, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's Kwamena Quagrainie is just one of the people helping to make that possible. From Purdue University: "Estimated sales from Indiana fish farms amounted to more than $15 million in 2012, an increase from $3.5
- [New manual provides the how-tos of outdoor water conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/new-manual-provides-the-how-tos-of-outdoor-water-conservation/) - A collaboration between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, the Metropolitan Planning Council, and several other agencies across Illinois and Indiana, the new Outdoor Water Use Manual is now available from NWPA. Completed as part of a larger goal to help reduce and curb outdoor water use, the manual provides necessary information
- [In the news: States look to Federal funding to help fight invasive mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-states-look-to-federal-funding-to-help-fight-invasive-mussels/) - Quagga and Zebra Mussels are well-known names in the Great Lakes region, as these invasive species have already had an effect on marine wildlife. But both species are prevalent in waterways throughout the United States, and fighting their spread could require a boost from the Federal government. From USA Today: "The mussels, natives of Eastern
- [Research mission beginning today looks into microplastic pollution of the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-mission-beginning-today-looks-into-microplastic-pollution-of-the-great-lakes/) - IISG’s Laura Kammin and Anjanette Riley set sail today on a mission to find plastics in Lake Michigan. The trip is a part of a larger effort to determine if the plastics and microplastics that have been found in the world's oceans are an issue in the Great Lakes too. Sampling kicked off last year
- [University of Illinois researchers develop model to track Asian carp eggs](https://iiseagrant.org/university-of-illinois-researchers-develop-model-to-track-asian-carp-eggs/) - Researchers at the University of Illinois, working with the USGS and funded in part by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, have developed a modeling system that will help manage and prevent the spread of invasive Asian carp. From Phys.org: "The model, called Fluvial Egg Drift Simulator (FluEgg), follows a clutch of eggs over time as they travel
- [In the news: Finding a better way to get rid of unwanted algae](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-finding-a-better-way-to-get-rid-of-unwanted-algae/) - Each year, Great Lakes beach managers have to remove trucks full of slimy algae from the beachfront areas to keep them enjoyable for residents and visitors. But it can be a costly process and a regular need that could be met in a more environmentally friendly way. From The Great Lakes Echo: "Truckloads of the
- [Sustainable communities intern helps Indiana protect natural resources](https://iiseagrant.org/sustainable-communities-intern-helps-indiana-protect-natural-resources/) - As summer begins to wind down, so do IISG’s summer internships. For John Saltanovitz, though, working as an intern at Purdue University’s Sustainable Communities Extension Program is just the beginning. With a summer full of hands-on outreach experience under his belt, John plans to pursue a career as an environmental engineer so he can continue
- [We're proud of our successes in protecting Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/were-proud-of-our-successes-in-protecting-lake-michigan/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's work each year touches on a variety of critical water concerns, but the common goal is protecting and preserving Lake Michigan. Each year we look back at some of our successes from the previous year as a way to guide continuing efforts. Below are just a few of the highlights from last
- [In the news: U.S. House panel suggests significant cuts to Great Lakes programs](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-u-s-house-panel-suggests-significant-cuts-to-great-lakes-programs/) - A House panel has suggested some deep cuts to Great Lakes programs including the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, but a number of congressional members are ready to oppose such cuts and continue the restoration and protection work on each of the Lakes. From Crain's Detroit Business: "Federal programs designed to make headway on some of
- [In the news: Illinois senators help strengthen the state's Asian carp prevention efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-illinois-senators-help-strengthen-the-states-asian-carp-prevention-efforts/) - Senators Mark Kirk (R) and Dick Durbin (D) of Illinois recently passed an amendment that would prevent the Army Corps of Engineers from moving critical invasive species prevention functions out of their current Chicago location . From CBC News: "An amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations bill has passed and prevents the removal of
- [New climate adaptation toolkit helps municipalities](https://iiseagrant.org/new-climate-adaptation-toolkit-helps-municipalities/) - To help municipalities develop strategies that address possible climate change effects on infrastructure and communities, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has created the Climate Adaptation Guidebook for Municipalities in the Chicago Region. The guidebook serves as a toolkit of sorts to help planners, administrators, and others formulate comprehensive plans and responses to current
- [Teachers tackle Great Lakes science and take lessons back to their classes](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-tackle-great-lakes-science-and-take-lessons-back-to-their-classes/) - “Thank you for providing an awesome, informative, and very educational workshop,” said one teacher after last month’s B-WET field experience. “It was extremely helpful to me and, as a result, I feel very confident in addressing my students regarding the Great Lakes, knowing that now I have a plethora of resources, information, lessons, etc. at
- [In the news: Great Lakes under growing pressure as water needs grow](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-under-growing-pressure-as-water-needs-grow/) - The Great Lakes, a source of freshwater for millions in American and Canada, will likely see increased stress as the water is needed for a growing population and a changing climate. From The Toledo Blade: "The Lakes’ usage has drawn more attention in recent years from politicians and legal scholars, such as those who attend
- [IISG asks water gardeners' help in preventing the spread of invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-asks-water-gardeners-help-in-preventing-the-spread-of-invasive-species/) - Greg Hitzroth, IISG’s organisms in trade outreach specialist, recently attended both the Northern Midwest Zen Nippon Airinkai Koi Club Show and the Indiana Koi and Water Garden Club Show to speak directly with water gardeners about making the right choices to prevent selecting and spreading invasive species. The overall message he shared with the
- [Teachers and scientists give high marks to IISG’s Educator Day at IAGLR 2013](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-and-scientists-give-high-marks-to-iisgs-educator-day-at-iaglr-2013/) - From Robin Goettel, IISG associate director for education: Scientists and teachers had a unique opportunity to interact, network, and connect research with education during The Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s Educator Day at last month’s IAGLR 2013 conference in West Lafayette, Indiana. Among the many goals of the IISG-coordinated session, providing opportunities for teachers to
- [Teachers from Great Lakes states begin a week of hands-on research on Lake Ontario](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-from-great-lakes-states-begin-a-week-of-hands-on-research-on-lake-ontario/) - Fifteen educators took to the water yesterday for the annual Shipboard and Shoreline Science Workshop. Scheduled for this week (July 7-13), the workshop offers teachers an opportunity to sail aboard the Lake Guardian on Lake Ontario, conducting a variety of experiments and research processes. This hands-on experience, combined with collaborative meetings with their fellow teachers,
- [In the news: Endangered mussels reintroduced in Illinois rivers doing well](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-endangered-mussels-reintroduced-in-illinois-rivers-doing-well/) - Hundreds of endangered mussels originally residing in the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania have been relocated to the Vermillion river in Illinois over the last several years, and the project appears to be a great success. From the Environmental Almanac: "Over the past three years, scientists from the Illinois Natural History Survey have translocated hundreds of
- [In the news: Cool water forecast for some 4th of July swims](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-cool-water-forecast-for-some-4th-of-july-swims/) - If you're headed out to enjoy the weather and the outdoors this holiday weekend, you may want to balance swim time with some time on the beach as water temperatures look to be below average in some areas of Lake Michigan. From Michigan Live: "In contrast to air temperatures forecast in the 80s, Lake
- [Great Lakes video informs Congressional legislation](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-video-informs-congressional-legislation/) - The new Sea Grant video, Revitalizing Local Waterfront Economies: The Great Lakes Legacy Act, welcomes people and partners to the benefits of restoring degraded rivers, harbors, and lakes. This week the video helped inform lawmakers in the U.S. Senate as they developed bipartisan legislation to protect and restore the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes
- [In the news: Personal care products accounting for Great Lakes plastic pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-personal-care-products-accounting-for-great-lakes-plastic-pollution/) - Recent research has shown that pharmaceuticals and personal care products can cause significant problems for waterways, affecting not only water quality but also negatively impacting the processes that plants and animals need to survive and thrive. One way that those products are causing pollution in the Great Lakes may not just be due to the
- [More than just fish on the list of aquatic invasive species to watch out for](https://iiseagrant.org/more-than-just-fish-on-the-list-of-aquatic-invasive-species-to-watch-out-for/) - Aquatic invaders come in a number of shapes, sizes, and varieties, and aren't limited to mussels or fish. In addition to our "Be A Hero - Transport Zero" campaign asking boaters and water users to be on the lookout for invasive species, IISG has helped fund "Hydrilla Hunt!," a program to keep this invasive plant
- [Dispatch from Lake Ontario: Creating new learning opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/dispatch-from-lake-ontario-creating-new-learning-opportunities/) - Allison Neubauer is IISG’s Great Lakes education intern working this summer with Kristin TePas, our community outreach specialist and a liaison to the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office. Both Allison and Kristin have been on Lake Ontario onboard the U.S. EPA R/V Lake Guardian this week. Here is Allison’s post from Thursday,
- [New campaign asks water lovers to help stop aquatic invaders](https://iiseagrant.org/new-campaign-asks-water-lovers-to-help-stop-aquatic-invaders/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are collaborating on a new campaign to get boaters, fishers, divers, and everyone who loves spending time on the water involved in protecting the environment. “Be a Hero – Transport Zero” is a multi-season message that strikes at one of the big problems facing
- [In the news: U.S. and Canadian officials committed to AIS action, divided on solutions](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-u-s-and-canadian-officials-committed-to-ais-action-divided-on-solutions/) - Governors of the Great Lakes states and Canadian officials have recently vowed to work more closely to combat aquatic invasive species that threaten the Great Lakes system, but disagreements over the best course(s) of action linger.From The Detroit News:"But the difficult balancing act of weighing the economic and transportation interests of the eight states and
- [IAGLR Day 3: Great Lakes get low grades on basin health report card](https://iiseagrant.org/iaglr-day-3-great-lakes-get-low-grades-on-basin-health-report-card/) - IISG's science writer, Anjanette Riley, is at the 2013 International Association for Great Lakes Research conference at Purdue University. She’ll be blogging from the sessions all week providing an inside look at the newest research on the health of the Great Lakes. Here’s today’s post: “The Great Lakes got their report card this morning during a three-part presentation by members
- [IAGLR Day 2: Lowdown on Great Lakes water levels](https://iiseagrant.org/iaglr-day-2-lowdown-on-great-lakes-water-levels/) - IISG's science writer, Anjanette Riley, is at the 2013 International Association for Great Lakes Research conference at Purdue University. She’ll be blogging from the sessions all week providing an inside look at the newest research on the health of the Great Lakes. Here’s today’s post: "It was during a presentation today on the impacts of climate change to water
- [Michigan City buoy returns to nearshore waters for the season](https://iiseagrant.org/michigan-city-buoy-returns-to-nearshore-waters-for-the-season/) - Swimmers, boaters, and anglers visiting Indiana’s coastline this summer will again be able to learn about conditions in Southern Lake Michigan thanks to real-time data collected by the Michigan City buoy. The buoy, launched for the first time last fall, returned to its post four miles from shore last week to collect data on wave
- [IISG's science writer reports in from IAGLR 2013 - Day 1](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-science-writer-reports-in-from-iaglr-2013-day-1/) - IISG's science writer, Anjanette Riley, is at the 2013 International Association for Great Lakes Research conference at Purdue University. She’ll be blogging from the sessions all week providing an inside look at the newest research on the health of the Great Lakes. Here’s today’s post: "There is more food for Asian carp in Lake Michigan
- [Illinois the latest state to start Clean Marina program](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-the-latest-state-to-start-clean-marina-program/) - This month Illinois joined a number of other Great Lakes states by instituting a Clean Marina program. Designed to reduce and prevent pollution, the program provides best management practices for marina operators to help protect waterways and the environment. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant created the Clean Marina guidebook (PDF) in collaboration with Illinois DNR to offer
- [IISG specialists among the presenters scheduled for next week's IAGLR 2013 conference](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-specialists-among-the-presenters-scheduled-for-next-weeks-iaglr-2013-conference/) - IISG staffers will join hundreds of scientists, environmentalists, and government representatives June 2-6 at the Conference on Great Lakes Research. Spread across each day of the conference, their presentations will cover vital work on Sea Grant education initiatives, new tools that help officials protect aquatic ecosystems in the Great Lakes region, and more. Robin
- [Food web complexity one of several panel topics at upcoming 2013 IAGLR conference](https://iiseagrant.org/food-web-complexity-one-of-several-panel-topics-at-upcoming-2013-iaglr-conference/) - Dozens of researchers and government representatives will come together next month to present the latest research on Lake Michigan’s ever-changing food web during the Conference on Great Lakes Research. The session, held June 3-4, will be chaired by IISG’s Tomas Hook, along with David Bunnell from the U.S. Geological Survey and Hank Vanderploeg from NOAA.
- [IAGLR 2013 panels to focus on new and historic contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/iaglr-2013-panels-to-focus-on-new-and-historic-contaminants/) - IISG’s Laura Kammin will co-chair a two-part session on the impacts and management of contaminants at this year’s Conference on Great Lakes Research, June 2-6 at Purdue University. Researchers will present on a range of issues, including contaminant testing, impacts to wildlife, and pollution trends over time. With 24 presentations spread over two days from
- [IISG in the news: Teachers and students enhance science class with underwater robots](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-teachers-and-students-enhance-science-class-with-underwater-robots/) - The SeaPerch Program, sponsored by the Office of Naval Research, brings robotics and underwater science together to enhance classroom activities and curricula for a variety of grade levels. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant recently sponsored a contest to give away several of the kits to teachers of grades 6-12. From The Great Lakes Echo: "The Illinois-Indiana Sea
- [AIS Outreach Team highlighted in NOAA Spotlight article](https://iiseagrant.org/ais-outreach-team-highlighted-in-noaa-spotlight-article/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) outreach team was recognized along with many other collaborators in a NOAA Spotlight article for their work on the Great Lakes Risk Assessment Tools. This tool estimates the potential invasiveness of species being sold for use in trade and hobbies such as aquaculture, live bait, and water gardens
- [Illinois launches Clean Marina Program](https://iiseagrant.org/illinois-launches-clean-marina-program/) - Today marks the first official day of the Illinois Clean Marina Program, a voluntary plan that gives marina and boatyard personnel the tools they need to keep pollution out of rivers and lakes. And Chicago’s newest and largest marina has already pledged to become the first clean marina in the state. To earn clean
- [In the news: International Joint Commission recommends study and action on Great Lakes levels](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-international-joint-commission-recommends-study-and-action-on-great-lakes-levels/) - A commission of U.S. and Canadian experts is recommending immediate study in to causes for the historically low levels in the Great Lakes, and possible actions that can be taken. From The Wall Street Journal: "In a report in March 2012, a panel formed by the International Joint Commission didn't take a stand on whether
- [IISG’s Robin Goettel receives the College of ACES’ most prestigious award](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-robin-goettel-receives-the-college-of-aces-most-prestigious-award/) - IISG Director Brian Miller congratulates Robin on her award Robin Goettel, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s associate director for education, was recently recognized for her career-long commitment and contributions to improving natural resources. The Paul A. Funk Recognition Award is given annually “to faculty and academic professionals for outstanding achievement and major contributions to the
- [In the news: Are the Great Lakes home to Pacific-like garbage patches?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-are-the-great-lakes-home-to-pacific-like-garbage-patches/) - The Pacific Ocean is the location of a very large collection of marine debris and waste nearly twice the size of the state of Texas. Dubbed the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch," it is comprised of plastic and other materials that can be detrimental to animals and the environment. There is growing concern and evidence that
- [IISG brings important aquative invasive species info to high school fishing tournament](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-brings-important-aquative-invasive-species-info-to-high-school-fishing-tournament/) - While parents, coaches, and friends gathered around to watch high school anglers show off their catch from a fishing tournament held early this week, IISG’s Sarah Zack was onsite to introduce competitors and on-lookers to simple practices that can prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). Hosted by the Illini Bass Fishing Club, the
- [In the News: Partnering to improve water quality in Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-partnering-to-improve-water-quality-in-illinois/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Illinois Extension Stormwater Specialist Eliana Brown is the facilitator for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS). By using a stakeholder partnership approach, the goal of the NLRS is to reduce nutrient flow from farm fields, wastewater treatment plants and urban stormwater runoff into the Mississippi River. This nutrient runoff makes
- [If you miss your basketball bracket, bet on your favorite flowers instead](https://iiseagrant.org/mulch-madness-2020/) - Hold on to your gardening hats, sports fans! The NCAA basketball tournament may have been canceled, but the Red Oak Rain Garden team has a surprise for you. We proudly announce our version: MULCH MADNESS. This competition involves 28 flowering native plants battling it out to find out who will make it to the Final
- [In the news: IDNR explores new ways to keep Asian carp out of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-idnr-explores-new-ways-to-keep-asian-carp-out-of-lake-michigan/) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources continues to explore every option to keep Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan, and one of the latest efforts involves distributing new fishing nets. From The Daily Northwestern: "In an effort to keep the lake clean, IDNR recently placed orders for brand new fishing nets, which will be distributed
- [In the news: Concern over Asian Carp presence in Lake Erie grows](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-concern-over-asian-carp-presence-in-lake-erie-grows/) - Researchers, several agencies, and a variety of industries have grown increasingly concerned that Asian carp DNA recently found in Lake Erie points to the presence of the highly invasive species. From the Toronto Star: "'There are other explanations ... for how the DNA could have got there,' said Lodge. 'They are possible, but not plausible.'
- [In the news: Genetic mapping may help solve the invasive lamprey dilemma](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-genetic-mapping-may-help-solve-the-invasive-lamprey-dilemma/) - Genetic mapping of sea lamprey DNA may provide researchers some insight into controlling the invasive species, and may even lead to human health benefits. From the Great Lakes Echo: "Sea lamprey – unlike the silver and American brook species – come from the Atlantic Ocean, accidentally introduced to the Great Lakes through shipping canals.
- [Coordinated efforts on PPCPs begin at first national workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/coordinated-efforts-on-ppcps-begin-at-first-national-workshop/) - Last month, representatives from eight Sea Grant programs attended a two-day workshop in Jacksonville, FL hosted by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant. Designed as an opportunity for specialists, educators, and communicators to build a national partnership on reducing pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in the nation’s waterways, the event was a first step in working towards
- [In the news: Acidification may harm the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-acidification-may-harm-the-great-lakes/) - Carbon dioxide is contributing to a change in the chemical makeup of the world's oceans, which is known as ocean acidification. This process may make it more difficult for shellfish and coral to survive in this new environment. But the oceans may not be the only bodies of water threatened by this dangerous change. From
- [IISG team brings AIS info to hundreds at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-team-brings-ais-info-to-hundreds-at-the-indianapolis-boat-sport-and-travel-show/) - Danielle Hilbrich from the IISG aquatic invasive species (AIS) outreach team attended the Indianapolis Boat, Sport, and Travel Show at the Indiana State Fair Grounds in Indianapolis, IN, February 15-17. Danielle teamed up with the Indiana DNR to host a booth and educate recreational water users about the dangers posed by invasive species. Danielle talked
- [IISG’s Caitie McCoy presents Great Lakes progress at international conference](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-caitie-mccoy-presents-great-lakes-progress-at-international-conference/) - IISG's Caitie McCoy attended the Seventh International Conference on Remediation of Contaminated Sediments last week to present her community outreach work with the Great Lakes Legacy Act (GLLA). The conference traditionally features environmental scientists and engineers, but that is changing. "We are starting to see more attention paid to community engagement at these types of
- [In the news: Frigid temps bring wintery scenes back to Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-frigid-temps-bring-wintery-scenes-back-to-lake-michigan/) - Low temperatures and more characteristic winter weather have turned parts of Lake Michigan into a frozen lunar landscape - perfect for some chilly but scenic photography. From Michigan Live: "What a difference one year can make. Last year Lake Michigan was nearly ice-free. But cold weather in 2013 has brought a return to the ice
- [What if everyone went for a dip in Lake Michigan?](https://iiseagrant.org/what-if-everyone-went-for-a-dip-in-lake-michigan/) - Today's blog post features a fun bit of physics from Wired.com's science blog. Writer Rhett Allain, professor at Southeastern Louisiana University, received an interesting question over Twitter - "What would happen if everyone on the planet jumped in the water?" He writes: "Let’s give a slightly refined version of the question. 'If everyone on Earth
- [In the news: Lake Michigan really is for the birds](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lake-michigan-really-is-for-the-birds/) - The frigid waters of Lake Michigan during a Midwestern winter may not seem very inviting to us, but some species spend a great deal of time there. From Phys.org: "On Nov. 2, 2010, Mueller documented 25,555 long-tailed ducks in Lake Michigan. And on Jan. 20, 2011, 9,311 red-breasted mergansers were tallied. false false
- [Celebrating 30 years of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant with 30 of our biggest milestones](https://iiseagrant.org/celebrating-30-years-of-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-with-30-of-our-biggest-milestones/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and 30 years of working to protect and preserve the beauty and resources of Lake Michigan. But what is some of that work? What are some of the things that IISG does to understand, restore, and celebrate our Great Lakes resources? We're glad you asked. Our latest
- [In the news: DEA proposal would create drug disposal regulations](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-dea-proposal-would-create-drug-disposal-regulations/) - The Drug Enforcement Administration has published proposed regulations regarding the proper disposal of prescription pharmaceuticals and other controlled substances. From the DEA's release: "This rule proposes requirements to govern the secure disposal of controlled substance medications by both DEA registrants and what the Controlled Substances Act refers to as “ultimate users” of these medications (patients
- [In the news: Michigan Tech researchers map aquatic invasive plants around the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-michigan-tech-researchers-map-aquatic-invasive-plants-around-the-great-lakes/) - Phragmites Australis, also know as the Common Reed, is a wetland plant that is not native to the Great Lakes. The invasive plant grows and spreads rapidly in the wetlands around the Lakes, and as a result can crowd out native plants that are beneficial to the local ecosystems. Researchers at Michigan Tech are working
- [Student efforts to protect water from pharmaceutical contamination head to Brazil](https://iiseagrant.org/student-efforts-to-protect-water-from-pharmaceutical-contamination-head-to-brazil/) - The National Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program (P2D2) has had a great deal of success lately. After placing third in the international Volvo Adventure Award competition, the program partnered with the second place winners of the Volvo competition to start a P2D2 program in Erechim, Brazil. The P2D2 program began in 2008 as a
- ["Silent Invaders" episodes on YouTube bring viewers face to face with invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/silent-invaders-episodes-on-youtube-bring-viewers-face-to-face-with-invasive-species/) - The folks at Wildlife Forever have teamed up with several partners including the North American Fishing Club to produce a series of television programs about aquatic invasive species that are threatening our waters. Episode three of "Silent Invaders" offers an up-close and informative look at Asian carp, just one of several species that has either
- [IISG service learning course culminates in water protection projects](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-service-learning-course-culminates-in-water-protection-projects/) - The University of Illinois’ Learning in Community (LINC) program provides service-learning opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in a variety of fields while earning course credit towards their degree. The program also gives various departments and units at the University a chance to expand their mission and get students involved in critical issues. This
- [In the news: New year brings new angle in the fight against AIS](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-new-year-brings-new-angle-in-the-fight-against-ais/) - A new law set to take effect in Illinois this year is aimed at helping to curb the spread of aquatic invasive species throughout Illinois' waterways. From WBEZ 91.5: "The agency has targeted 39 other plant and animal species as “high-risk” threats to the Great Lakes region. Now, the state of Illinois is hoping to
- [The 12 days of A.I.S.-mas](https://iiseagrant.org/the-12-days-of-a-i-s-mas/) - Making a Great Lakes-themed riff on a holiday classic, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has compiled some aquatic invasive species information in the form of a modified "Twelve Days of Christmas." Seven carp a-leaping, perhaps? Check out the full article, written by our friends at Wisconsin Sea Grant, and learn a little more about aquatic invasives
- [U of I’s Lawn Talk website now offers natural lawn care info](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-is-lawn-talk-website-now-offers-natural-lawn-care-info/) - While it may not be lawn care season in many parts of the country, it’s never too early to look ahead to next year and the best methods, tools, and information that are available to ensure healthy lawns and healthy ecosystems. The University of Illinois’ website “Lawn Talk” is a useful and popular site
- [IISG summer intern awarded for AIS research efforts](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-summer-intern-awarded-for-ais-research-efforts/) - University of Illinois Junior Lainey Pasternak, who interned this past summer with IISG’s Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Outreach Team, wrote a guest blog about her experience working with IISG and, more importantly, about an award she received for her work. Lainey writes, “Over the summer I worked to help increase recreational water user knowledge
- [In the news: What’s on tap for water policy?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-whats-on-tap-for-water-policy/) - One issue that cuts across local, state, and federal levels in terms of importance is our need for water. Water issues have been in the news, especially with regards to old systems and infrastructure that need to be upgraded and repaired to meet growing future needs. Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, metropolitan
- [In the news: Algae and invasives threatening Erie and other Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-algae-and-invasives-threatening-erie-and-other-great-lakes/) - Lake Erie is under attack, but from threats that we may be able to fix. From The Columbus Dispatch: “The major threats to all the lakes include invasive species that throw a delicate ecosystem out of balance. In Erie, more so than the other lakes, toxic algae threaten the health of visitors and create
- [2012 Chicago Wilderness Conference brings together environmental organizations](https://iiseagrant.org/2012-chicago-wilderness-conference-brings-together-environmental-organizations/) - Last week, representatives from over 260 member organizations, students, educators, were joined by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant staff at the Chicago Wilderness Congress 2012. The overall theme of the congress was “Shaping the Future of Regional Conservation,” and numerous presentations and panels offered information on green infrastructure, climate action, research, restoration, and more. 600 attendees from
- [Green infrastructure helping cities manage more than water](https://iiseagrant.org/green-infrastructure-helping-cities-manage-more-than-water/) - Aging pipes and pollution runoff are big concerns in any city, and the cost to repair or replace old systems is very high. Often it means downtime for entire streets and systems, and a very big price tag to boot. But cities worldwide are adopting green infrastructure elements to help manage numerous factors, from
- [In the news: Water levels still low in Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-water-levels-still-low-in-great-lakes/) - Lakes Michigan and Huron almost set records for low water levels in October, as the long-term effects of this summer's drought are still being felt. From the Detroit Free Press: "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which tracks Great Lakes ups and downs, recorded Michigan-Huron at 576.6 feet above sea level for October. That's an inch-and-a-half above
- [Climate change on the Great Lakes touches all areas](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-change-on-the-great-lakes-touches-all-areas/) - Changes in weather patterns, such as warmer winters and lower rainfall averages, can have large effects on water availability, lake levels, plant and fish life, and more. Because so many people and industries rely on the Great Lakes, those changes can have a significant impact beyond the obvious, as is the case for the
- [Social norms help motivate people to adopt practices that protect water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/social-norms-help-motivate-people-to-adopt-practices-that-protect-water-quality/) - Despite good intentions, many of us don’t necessarily change our behaviors to help protect the health of local waters. What would make the difference? Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant researchers combined social science and biophysical data to understand the likelihood that residents of northwest Indiana would implement practices that can be beneficial to water quality. Among other
- [In the news: Stopping invasive species by...giving your dog a bath?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-stopping-invasive-species-by-giving-your-dog-a-bath/) - The ways for aquatic invasive species to be spread or introduced to waterways run the gamut, from bait buckets to trailers to...your loyal companion. Wildlife Forever, a non-profit organization, has launched a campaign to let hunters know how they can help prevent the spread of AIS. From The Great Lakes Echo: "The non-profit Wildlife Forever
- [In the news: Great Lakes lawmakers consider a ban on harmful pavement sealant](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-lawmakers-consider-a-ban-on-harmful-pavement-sealant/) - Coal-tar sealant, a commonly used application in parking lot and other pavements, is known to be harmful to humans, and threatens to enter watersheds and Great Lakes waterways as well. That is why lawmakers in three Great Lakes states are considering or proposing a ban on the substance in order to protect those waters.
- [IISG workshop helps Blue Island educators bring watershed lessons into the classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-workshop-helps-blue-island-educators-bring-watershed-lessons-into-the-classroom/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's education team led a workshop for teachers and administrators in the Blue Island, Illinois school district recently, offering lessons, materials, and training on bringing Great Lakes science to their classrooms. Susan Ask, who works with IISG’s Lawn to Lake program, sent along some details about the workshop and the enthusiastic reception
- [In the news: Pollution leading to "plastic lakes"?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-pollution-leading-to-plastic-lakes/) - A recent study of several Great Lakes has revealed a high concentration of plastic pollution - higher levels than any other water body on the planet, according to the findings. From The Great Lakes Echo: "The study is the first to look at plastic pollutants in the Great Lakes. It is part of a
- [In the news: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funds help in the fight against invasive plants](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-funds-help-in-the-fight-against-invasive-plants/) - The U.S. EPA recently awarded a Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant to the Ozaukee Washington Land Trust to help them in their fight against some of the most common and invasive plant species that have taken hold in Wisconsin wetlands. From The Journal Sentinel Online: "This quest received a financial boost last week when
- [In the news: Search resumes next week for signs of Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-search-resumes-next-week-for-signs-of-asian-carp/) - Chicago area waters will be searched again beginning next week for indicators of Asian carp presence near Lake Michigan. From WTAQ.com: "Over 170 samples were taken from Chicago’s North Shore Channel from June through September – and 10-percent had the carp’s DNA. The same was true for 17 of 57 samples last month in the
- [IISG’s Unwanted Meds program assists DEA’s nationwide drug take-back event](https://iiseagrant.org/iisgs-unwanted-meds-program-assists-deas-nationwide-drug-take-back-event/) - Thousands of residents in Illinois and Indiana came out last Saturday with the goal of ridding their homes of unwanted pharmaceuticals as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 5th annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. police officers and volunteers in more than 200 locations in Illinois and 70
- [IISG and Purdue University launch Lake Michigan buoy to provide real-time data](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-and-purdue-university-launch-lake-michigan-buoy-to-provide-real-time-data/) - IISG staff members and interns traveled to the Indiana shoreline earlier this week to help launch an environmental sensing buoy four miles off the coast of Michigan City, Indiana. They were joined by researchers from the Purdue University School of Civil Engineering, who partnered with IISG to develop the buoy, and staff at the Indiana
- [In the news: Identifying potential causes of harmful algae in Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-identifying-potential-causes-of-harmful-algae-in-lake-erie/) - A two-part article on WKSU’s website delves into recent research attempting to understand the causes of harmful and often very large algal blooms in Lake Erie. The potential negative impacts these blooms can have include depleting nutrients from the waterway, endangering fish and wildlife health, and causing economic concerns by prohibiting or discouraging recreation, tourism,
- [In the news: Chicago Canal not the only potential path for Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-chicago-canal-not-the-only-potential-path-for-asian-carp/) - Much of the press and media attention on the growing Asian carp threat has been focused on the Chicago canal and Lake Michigan. But that is not the only potential entryway for the invasive fish to enter the Great Lakes. From the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel: “At the top of that list of secondary pathways
- [IISG staffers get their hands dirty for wetland restoration](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-staffers-get-their-hands-dirty-for-wetland-restoration/) - Last week, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant had a two-day meeting and retreat at the Indiana Dunes State Park in Chesterton, Indiana. In addition to devoting some time to planning and discussing current and future projects, we were treated to a couple of informative and scenic tours in the area, learning more about the extensive restoration work
- [In the news: New barrier could help control sea lampreys near Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-new-barrier-could-help-control-sea-lampreys-near-lake-michigan/) - With the State of Michigan taking control of a dam on the Manistique River comes an opportunity to prevent an invasive species from breeding in the river and increasing in numbers. From Michigan Radio: “That will allow the federal government to build a new barrier there to keep sea lampreys from breeding in
- [Classroom specimens require caution and care to prevent becoming invasives](https://iiseagrant.org/classroom-specimens-require-caution-and-care-to-prevent-becoming-invasives/) - Many educators incorporate plants and animals into their classrooms for educational purposes, but those plants and animals have the potential to become or transport invasive species to new areas. Our friends and colleagues at Oregon Sea Grant have more: “The study, led by Oregon Sea Grant Extension’s invasive species expert Sam Chan, was
- [Kimiko Pettis wins Sea Grant PPCP Stewardship Award for classroom PPCP projects](https://iiseagrant.org/kimiko-pettis-wins-sea-grant-ppcp-stewardship-award-for-classroom-ppcp-projects/) - Seventh-grade teacher Kimiko Pettis participated in this year’s Windy City Earth Force project in partnership with Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Calumet Environmental Education Program at The Field Museum, where she learned about the GLRI-funded Stewardship Project Contest (PDF). Ms. Pettis was selected as one of three award-winning teachers, and her students at Thomas
- [Aquaponics and food farming take over abandoned Chicago factory](https://iiseagrant.org/aquaponics-and-food-farming-take-over-abandoned-chicago-factory/) - In Chicago, a former food factory is being converted into the city’s first vertical farm, and a sustainable, zero-energy one at that. From Bridgette Meinhold, writing for Inhabitat.com: “The transformation is already underway and over the next few years, the factory will become a zero-energy, food business incubator, research facility, education space, and
- [In the news: New Illinois law helps prevent spread of AIS](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-new-illinois-law-helps-prevent-spread-of-ais/) - As an amendment to the Boater Registration and Safety Act signed into law by Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, aquatic plants and animals would need to be removed from seaplanes and watercraft before moving between bodies of water. The requirement is an important step in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species throughout the state
- [Educators set sail on Lake Huron](https://iiseagrant.org/educators-set-sail-on-lake-huron/) - Fourteen teachers from throughout the Great Lakes basin embarked on the learning opportunity of a lifetime this month, taking part in a week-long workshop aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s research vessel Lake Guardian. They explored first-hand Lake Huron’s geology, limnology (freshwater science), and ecology, with a special focus on the food web as
- [New specialist will help communities sustain natural resources](https://iiseagrant.org/new-specialist-will-help-communities-sustain-natural-resources/) - Kara Salazar is IISG’s new sustainable communities extension specialist, located in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. She will design an extension program to empower communities to sustain natural resources. Kara will develop products, programs, and resources that will assist communities in identifying a range of issues
- [New specialist will bolster awareness of invasive species introduced through trade](https://iiseagrant.org/new-specialist-will-bolster-awareness-of-invasive-species-introduced-through-trade/) - Greg Hitzroth is IISG’s new aquatic invasive species specialist, working out of the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe, Illinois. Greg will design and implement public outreach programs and resources designed to increase awareness of the spread of invasive species introduced to the waterways of Illinois and Indiana through commercial trade. He will also work
- [Ecosystem restoration takes a big effort and big engineering](https://iiseagrant.org/ecosystem-restoration-takes-a-big-effort-and-big-engineering/) - One of the unsung agencies that is heavily involved in restoring coastal ecosystems just happens to be one of the biggest and most crucial – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and their Ecosystem Restoration Program are heavily involved in planning, developing, and executing projects that restore
- [Growing water needs and shifting availability require new solutions](https://iiseagrant.org/growing-water-needs-and-shifting-availability-require-new-solutions/) - We’ve likely all heard about water conservation at various times – whether from our parents (don’t leave the water running), our neighborhoods (in the case of lawn watering rules and schedules), or from kids in line at the water fountain (“Save some for the fish!”). Conserving water has always been important for a
- [IISG and the Windy City Earth Force team up to empower Chicago students](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-and-the-windy-city-earth-force-team-up-to-empower-chicago-students/) - IISG education team members Robin Goettel and Terri Hallesy partnered with Angie Viands of the Field Museum’s Earth Force Program, along with students and teachers within the Calumet community to raise awareness about properly disposing of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs). Windy City Earth Force is part of the museum’s Calumet Environmental Education Program
- [Lake Zurich water resources planning report now available](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-zurich-water-resources-planning-report-now-available/) - The Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC), the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) all collaborated on a recently released report, “Recommendations for Integrated Water Resources Planning in Lake Zurich.” The report combines study and information of a wide range of factors in order to provide
- [Sheboygan River cleanup pamphlet offers answers and information](https://iiseagrant.org/sheboygan-river-cleanup-pamphlet-offers-answers-and-information/) - IISG’s Caitie McCoy has been heavily involved in the Sheboygan River AOC project, helping to provide information to the community and to all of the agencies and individuals involved in the project. The cleanup and remediation of the area is well underway, and a new publication answers the most common and important questions that
- [Sea Grant is focused on lake levels and other pressing Great Lakes issues](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-is-focused-on-lake-levels-and-other-pressing-great-lakes-issues/) - For the last annual reporting period, the Sea Grant program had another very good year. In 2018 alone, nationwide, the program helped to create or sustain more than 7,600 jobs and 1,600 businesses, protected or restored nearly 11,000 acres of habitats, reached 22,469 K-12 students through educational programs and had an overall economic impact of
- [IISG priorities and impacts are focused on local and Great Lakes natural resource concerns](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-priorities-and-impacts-are-focused-on-local-and-great-lakes-natural-resource-concerns/) - I am happy to announce the publication of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) latest impacts in Illinois, Indiana, and the Great Lakes region. This booklet provides an opportunity to raise awareness of critical coastal issues, proudly share our success stories, and thank our partners. While the impacts reported in this publication by no means encompass all
- [As 2019 winds down, IISG launches new resources to learn about the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/as-2019-winds-down-iisg-launches-new-resources-to-learn-about-the-great-lakes/) - As 2019 draws to a close, I’m pleased to report that here at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, we’ve had a very good year, and that remained the case through the latter months. In October, IISG underwent its program site review, which takes place every four years. Through this process, we presented our work from our
- [Strong partnerships help IISG accomplish its goals](https://iiseagrant.org/strong-partnerships-help-iisg-accomplish-its-goals/) - For over 35 years, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has been working to foster a healthy environment and economy in the southern Lake Michigan region. We have a long record of leading research, outreach, and education in areas such as aquatic invasive species and pollution prevention. We have developed decision tools for communities and their residents,
- [Public comments sought for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant review](https://iiseagrant.org/public-comments-sought-for-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-review/) - Deadline: January 29, 2019 The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program will be reviewed Feb. 5-7, 2019, by a team convened by the National Sea Grant College Program. The review will be conducted at the Illini Center in Chicago, Illinois, and will consider all aspects of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s programs, including management and organization, performance, research,
- [Feedback requested for IISG site review](https://iiseagrant.org/feedback-requested-for-iisg-site-review/) - Deadline: October 15, 2019 The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program will be reviewed Oct. 22-24, 2019, by a team convened by the National Sea Grant College Program. The review will be conducted at the Illini Center in Chicago, Illinois, and will consider all aspects of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s programs, including management and organization, performance, research,
- [Great Lakes Resurgence: Cleanup efforts bring life to local waterfronts](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-resurgence/) - We all know the Great Lakes are big and beautiful, but you may not know that after decades of industry along their shores, many communities in the region have been left with polluted waterways and degraded waterfronts. Now that much of this manufacturing activity is gone, many of these Areas of Concern are being cleaned
- [Podcast: Meteorologist explains lake-effect snow and the polar vortex](https://iiseagrant.org/podcast-tom-coomes/) - During the winter, our minds naturally turn to the cold and snow because it's, well, cold and snowy. But what causes the most extreme cold and snow? In this episode of Teach Me About the Great Lakes, titled “That Long Fetch Setup,” Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's Stuart Carlton and Carolyn Foley talk with Tom Coomes, chief
- [Keeping Lake Michigan safe for everyone this summer](https://iiseagrant.org/keeping-lake-michigan-safe-for-everyone-this-summer/) - Ensuring safety for visitors to Lake Michigan involves several factors, many departments and people, and a terrific amount of work. And still, unless good, accurate information reaches visitors and people who need it, potential problems can’t be avoided. One such concern each summer season is the presence of rip currents – a strong
- [In the news: Increasing Asian Carp surveillance for the season](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-increasing-asian-carp-surveillance-for-the-season/) - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is working to remove Asian Carp from several Illinois waterways, even those not connected to the Great Lakes. From the Traverse City Record-Eagle: “The Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee plans to spend $12 million this year on efforts to stop the voracious eaters from reaching Lake Michigan, where
- [In the news: Worldwide fish populations headed towards depletion?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-worldwide-fish-populations-headed-towards-depletion/) - The World Wildlife Fund has recently released a map that contrasts the most intensively fished areas of the world’s oceans between 1950 and 2006. The resulting graphic clearly illustrates the startling growth in fishing, and helps to demonstrate the potential for severely depleted fish populations worldwide. From The Washington Post: “Between 1950 and 2006,
- [In the news: Lake Michigan water trail promises more access for recreation](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-lake-michigan-water-trail-promises-more-access-for-recreation/) - A proposed water trail along Lake Michigan’s shoreline would improve access to 450 miles of the lakeshore, making it easier for recreationists to enjoy the water. From the Journal Sentinel: “The trail will eventually run from the Wisconsin-Illinois border north to the tip of the Door County Peninsula and south along the Green Bay
- [In the news: Federal study to help Great Lakes communities prevent floods](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-federal-study-to-help-great-lakes-communities-prevent-floods/) - A data collection project is currently underway that would help communities prepare for and prevent flooding in the Great Lakes basin. There are also six technical workshops for coastal management and associated professionals to be held next month at several locations around the Great Lakes. From the Great Lakes Echo: “Federal officials are studying
- [In the news: Further research on Lake Michigan-based wind power](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-further-research-on-lake-michigan-based-wind-power/) - Grand Valley State University successfully deployed their wind research buoy in the middle of Lake Michigan last week, 37 miles off shore. The buoy, a joint project between Grand Valley State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan, is one of only two in existence, and the only one operating in the Great
- [Invasive fish could be a food solution for Haitians in need](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-fish-could-be-a-food-solution-for-haitians-in-need/) - Sometimes, what can be considered a problem in one area of the world might prove to be a solution to a problem somewhere else on the globe. One such case is the use of Asian Carp as a high-protein food source for Haitian children impacted by the devastating earthquake in January of 2010. From the
- [New Discovery Grant projects - Green infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and more](https://iiseagrant.org/new-discovery-grant-projects-green-infrastructure-pharmaceuticals-and-more/) - Much like a gardener hopes that the seeds they plant will eventually bloom into a lush garden, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant awards Discovery Grants, or “seed” grants, to a number of projects in the hopes that the initiatives will grow into something larger. In recent years, IISG has funded 35 projects focused on key concerns the
- [May is Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month](https://iiseagrant.org/may-is-illinois-invasive-species-awareness-month/) - Invasive species, as you probably know, can have devastating effects when they take hold. They can negatively impact, and in some cases permanently alter, entire ecosystems, disrupting industry and tourism, and affecting home and business owners near those areas. With summer on the way, there’s no better time than now to spread the
- [Safe medicine disposal and more highlights from Purdue University's SpringFest](https://iiseagrant.org/safe-medicine-disposal-and-more-highlights-from-purdue-universitys-springfest/) - IISG's Laura Kammin was in West Lafayette, IN last weekend for Purdue University's annual SpringFest - an opportunity for students and the community to come together and experience just some of the interesting science and outreach work being done by the University and related organizations. Laura was kind enough to share with us some of
- [In the news: Wind power from beyond the waves](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-wind-power-from-beyond-the-waves/) - The Great Lakes provide a great many things for millions of people, and there could be a new item added to that impressive list - Wind Power. Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan is preparing to place a floating research buoy in Lake Michigan to help gather the data needed to determine whether an
- [Indiana officials working to save some Great Lakes history](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-officials-working-to-save-some-great-lakes-history/) - The Great Lakes, and Lake Michigan specifically, are valuable in a wide range ways. In addition to the unique habitats they provide to numerous species, and the drinking water that millions of people draw from them, the Great Lakes have been valuable and vital paths for transportation and travel. A great deal of cultural and
- [In the news: Effective and affordable methods could help keep mercury out of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-effective-and-affordable-methods-could-help-keep-mercury-out-of-lake-michigan/) - Mercury content in water is a health hazard for people, animals, and delicate ecosystems, and preventing its release into the water supply is a major concern. A four-year study has found that there are effective and affordable methods currently available to reduce mercury levels in waste water released at a BP refinery near Lake Michigan.
- [In the news: Appetites the solution for U.S. Asian Carp problem?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-appetites-the-solution-for-u-s-asian-carp-problem/) - Once in a while a story here in the U.S. becomes even bigger news elsewhere. That happens to be the case with the Asian Carp problem in the Midwest, as this article relates: “Outside of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins, news of this carp-control strategy barely registered with the U.S. public. But
- [IISG Specialists Team Up to Protect Our Waters](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-specialists-team-up-to-protect-our-waters/) - This year, anglers and boaters who attended the “Let’s Go Fishing Show” in Collinsville, Illinois from January 6–8 got a chance to do more than buy new fishing gear and check out the latest boats. Two IISG specialists joined forces to provide information about ways they can help protect rivers and lakes. Laura Kammin, pollution
- [Climate change the focus of after school conservation club workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/climate-change-the-focus-of-after-school-conservation-club-workshop/) - IISG's Molly Woloszyn organized a workshop for several Chicago-area teachers recently, and wrote us to share news of the event. ---- On January 31st, I had the opportunity to help organize and present at a workshop for several Chicago Public School teachers titled “Climate Change: What Is It and What Does It Mean for Illinois?”
- [Help identify invasive species with IISG's new Asian Carp watch card](https://iiseagrant.org/help-identify-invasive-species-with-iisgs-new-asian-carp-watch-card/) - Sea Grant's bighead and silver carp WATCH card is new and improved. In addition to the fresh design, we've changed the card to highlight the term "Asian carp" to match what people are hearing in the media, added pictures of the juvenile fish in comparison with a native shad, and included the national STOP Aquatic
- [New AVMA medicine disposal webpage can help protect people and pets](https://iiseagrant.org/new-avma-medicine-disposal-webpage-can-help-protect-people-and-pets/) - The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has created a new webpage that provides information, tips, and safe practices for veterinarians, pet owners, and the public at large to keep unwanted medicine out of the water supply. The most common poisons that threaten our beloved pets are our own medicines—ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antidepressants, and ADHD medications. Any
- [IISG in the News: Asian Carp marketing summit yielding results](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-asian-carp-marketing-summit-yielding-results/) - IISG's Asian Carp Marketing Summit in September of 2010 played a significant role in bringing jobs and invasive species solutions to Illinois, as highlighted in one of The Telegraph's Top 10 local stories of 2011. The summit brought together representatives from restaurants, commercial fishing, processing and related businesses, as well as agencies and academic institutions
- [The 'Do Not Flush Medicine' message goes Big Apple](https://iiseagrant.org/the-do-not-flush-medicine-message-goes-big-apple/) - Times Square—some call it the crossroads of the world. Annually, over 450 million people pass through this historic and dazzling site. Since late December 2011 (which included the world famous New Year’s Eve celebration that attracts many, many thousands) Sea Grant and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) are informing audiences on the
- [IISG in the news: Macon County residents get rid of unwanted medications safely](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-macon-county-residents-get-rid-of-unwanted-medications-safely/) - It isn't always easy to do the right thing. Especially when it comes to properly disposing of unused medicine. But, in Macon County, Illinois residents can now get unused controlled substances, such as pain medications, out of their houses. IISG recently purchased a collection box for the Maroa Police Department. This program is, in fact,
- [Aquaponics makes the most of water safely and naturally](https://iiseagrant.org/aquaponics-makes-the-most-of-water-safely-and-naturally/) - What do you get when you combine an aquarium, a greenhouse, and a fish farm? The answer is aquaponics. Aquaponics is the process of operating fish farming and hydroponic plant farming in a contained system where the water is circulated, filtered, and reused between both. Here's how it works. The water in the fish tanks
- [Indiana planners take action on climate change, green infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/indiana-planners-take-action-on-climate-change-green-infrastructure/) - As the year ends, top ten lists begin to crop up, putting the year's events in perspective and celebrating accomplishments. IISG has put together our own list of successes from projects that have come to fruition in recent years, and here is an example: IISG presented a seminar on climate change, land use, and human
- [IISG provides medicine collection boxes to 15 communities](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-provides-medicine-collection-boxes-to-15-communities/) - Join IISG in taking a look at some of the projects we’ve been involved in during the past year or two. There have been a number of important initiatives that are already benefiting communities throughout the Great Lakes region, and here is just one example: Flushing unused medicines is a bad idea. for aquatic wildlife,
- [Green infrastructure becomes policy in Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/green-infrastructure-becomes-policy-in-illinois/) - As 2011 winds down, top ten lists begin to crop up, putting the year in review and celebrating recent accomplishments. IISG has put together our own list of successes that have come to fruition in recent years. Here is just one example: Illinois EPA provided funding to IISG to study the costs and effectiveness of
- [Sea Grant and AVMA join forces to raise awareness on medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-and-avma-join-forces-to-raise-awareness-on-medicine-disposal/) - The most common poisons that threaten our beloved pets are our own medicines—ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antidepressants, and ADHD medications. Any medication, even those prescribed for a pet, can pose a risk to dogs or cats who decide to eat what they find. For this reason and more, the National Sea Grant College Program and the American
- [In the news: Des Plaines River runs red for research](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-des-plaines-river-runs-red-for-research/) - From NBC Chicago: Scientists dumped a red dye "tracer" into the river between Route 83 and the Lockport area beginning late Tuesday night to study Asian carp and other species migrating to Lake Michigan. Read more.
- [In the news: Quagga mussels threaten Lake Michigan ecosystem](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-quagga-mussels-threaten-lake-michigan-ecosystem/) - From WTTW Chicago: Scientists believe the Quagga mussel first stowed away in the ballast water on transoceanic ships from the Caspian Sea. The mussels made their way into the lakes when that ballast water was purged. The tiny fingernail-sized mussels closely related to another invasive, known as the Zebra mussel, first appeared in lake waters
- [IISG specialists attend 3rd National Sea Grant Academy](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-specialists-attend-3rd-national-sea-grant-academy/) - The National Sea Grant Academy was established to provide continuing education for Sea Grant Extension faculty, to give a national perspective on the role and importance of each Sea Grant program, and to further the work of studying, improving, and protecting America’s waterways. In March 2011, IISG specialists Paris Collingsworth, Carolyn Foley, Laura Kammin, Caitie
- [In the news: Scientists head to D.C. with mercury findings](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-scientists-head-to-d-c-with-mercury-findings/) - From the Great Lakes Echo: Scientists are in Washington D.C. today to present to federal lawmakers research suggesting the Great Lakes region has more problems with mercury than previously thought. Their visit comes just weeks after the GOP-led House of Representative passed two bills that would handcuff the EPA from limiting mercury emissions. As Echo
- [IISG in the news: Emerging Contaminants, Emerging Solutions](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-emerging-contaminants-emerging-solutions/) - A blog post from the Metropolitan Planning Council: About 200 reports are now released annually about low levels of chemicals, such as drugs, detergents and plastics, in our waterways. As products, these compounds are beneficial (I am grateful that my office mates use soap.) Some of them, like heart meds, are even life-saving. The problem
- [In the news: 5 chemical threats to the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-5-chemical-threats-to-the-great-lakes/) - From the CBC: The Great Lakes have faced various threats for years, from industrial pollution to invasive species, but another challenge worries many researchers these days — the emerging chemical threat. It’s not just pesticides, as scientists are finding worrying levels of pharmaceutically active compounds such as anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, anti-epileptics, and beta blockers in lake
- [Kiosks keep Milwaukee residents up-to-date on river clean up](https://iiseagrant.org/kiosks-keep-milwaukee-residents-up-to-date-on-river-clean-up/) - The residents around Lincoln Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin have always used their expansive park to its fullest. It is intersected by Lincoln Creek and the Milwaukee River, which provides an opportunity for fishing and other activities. It also has a golf course, picnic areas, a water park, and trails for walking, biking and cross country skiing.
- [AIS community stewardship highlighted at geography conference](https://iiseagrant.org/ais-community-stewardship-highlighted-at-geography-conference/) - Amanda Miracle, an environmental science teacher at the Hammond Academy of Science and Technology, was invited by Robin Goettel, IISG associate director for education, to co-present on her students’ aquatic invasive species (AIS) stewardship projects at the recent National Council for Geographic Education (NCGE) Conference. Here, Amanda is demonstrating a ballast water simulation model showing
- [In the news: Negative Image Aside, Asian Carp Are a Boon](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-negative-image-aside-asian-carp-are-a-boon/) - From The New York Times: When federal and state environmental regulators spent a few days at Lake Calumet in Chicago earlier this month fishing for Asian carp with stun guns and half-mile-wide nets, their hunt seemed to underscore the carp’s status as the Midwest’s ecological enemy No. 1. The subject of endless debate over the
- [In the news: More evidence of Asian carp found above electric fish barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-more-evidence-of-asian-carp-found-above-electric-fish-barrier/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Even as the federal government insists its electric fish barrier is working just fine, evidence of Asian carp above that barrier continues to roll in. With no fanfare, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers posted on its website this week news that nine water samples taken above the barrier in
- [New IISG specialist focused on Great Lakes data](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-specialist-focused-on-great-lakes-data/) - Paris Collingsworth has joined IISG as the new Great Lakes ecosystem specialist. He is working with the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office to improve access to and sharing of Great Lakes data and research, develop indicators, and develop products and programs to sustain or improve ecosystem health. Paris has a background in statistical
- [IISG 'Hööks' new research coordinator](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-hooks-new-research-coordinator/) - IISG’s new research coordinator is Tomas Höök, an assistant professor in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. Höök received his BS, MS and PhD from the University of Michigan and prior to coming to Purdue he worked at the Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystems Research and as a visiting scientist
- [Eye-Opener: Sea Grant Fellowship Gives Illinois Grad Up-Close Look at Oil Spill](https://iiseagrant.org/eye-opener-sea-grant-fellowship-gives-illinois-grad-up-close-look-at-oil-spill/) - Mike Allen’s interest in biology and nature flourished at a young age as a Boy Scout spending his time camping and exploring the woods of New York state. However, at the time he probably couldn’t have envisioned that his youthful fascination with the environment would lead him to play a role in the United States
- [IISG student awarded employee of the year runner up](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-student-awarded-employee-of-the-year-runner-up/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s Tracy Colin was named the University of Illinois Student Employee of the Year Runner Up. She has been an assistant for the communication and education components of the program for three years.“During the time that she has worked in our program, Tracy has worked on a great variety of projects,” said Irene
- [IISG wins two APEX awards](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-wins-two-apex-awards/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant is proud to announce that the program has won two 2010 APEX Awards for Publication Excellence. The Medicine Chest, a new curriculum collection addressing the problem of disposal of unwanted medicines, won in the category Green Materials. This award is shared by Robin Goettel, associate director for education, Terri Hallesy, education specialist,
- [Hot off the press - The Helm, Winter 2010](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-hot-off-the-press/) - You can find the new issue of the HELM, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s newsletter, here. Here are headlines from this issue: • Strategies for water conservation: Is the price right? • Wingspread Accord expands its reach • Restoration master plans build on community clean ups • SOLEC spotlights Great Lakes nearshore conditions • Invasive hydroid may
- [IISG Website Featured in Year of Science 2009](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-website-featured-in-year-of-science-2009/) - Nab the Aquatic Invader!, an educational website about aquatic invasive species, is featured this month on the Fun Zone page of the Year of Science 2009 website. Year of Science 2009 is a 12-month celebration of how science works, why science matters, and who scientists are. It is led by participants in the Coalition on
- [Sea Grant Invasive Species Website Selected for Smithsonian Kiosk](https://iiseagrant.org/sea-grant-invasive-species-website-selected-for-smithsonian-kiosk/) - Nab the Aquatic Invader!, an educational web site about aquatic invasive species (AIS), will be featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as part of the Ocean Today Kiosk in the Sant Ocean Hall. It will also be on display at Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers throughout the country. The web site was created
- [IISG Aquaculture Specialist Honored for Leadership, Innovation](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-aquaculture-specialist-honored-for-leadership-innovation/) - IISG aquaculture marketing specialist Kwamena Quagrainie has been awarded the Distinguished Early Career Award by the U.S. Aquaculture Society (USAS). USAS recognizes individuals involved in aquaculture for less than 10 years exemplifying “outstanding leadership or innovation in research, education, extension, or industry development in the field of aquaculture.” “Kwamena enthusiasm has sparked organizations, institutions, and
- [What is Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant?](https://iiseagrant.org/what-is-illinois-indiana-sea-grant/) - These are trying times for the environment. With climate change upon us, as well as a host of other concerns, such as population growth, invasive aquatic species, contaminated waters, and loss of natural habitat, the southern Lake Michigan region faces many challenges. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), with its unique mandate to bring the latest science
- [In the News: Answer for Invasive Species: Put It on a Plate and Eat It](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-answer-for-invasive-species-put-it-on-a-plate-and-eat-it/) - From the New York Times: With its dark red and black stripes, spotted fins and long venomous black spikes, the lionfish seems better suited for horror films than consumption. But lionfish fritters and filets may be on American tables soon. An invasive species, the lionfish is devastating reef fish populations along the Florida coast and
- [Invasive species info coming to a marina near you](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-species-info-coming-to-a-marina-near-you/) - URBANA - In the fight for holding the line on aquatic invasive species, it is crucial to make sure people are not accidentally transporting these organisms by not removing them from their boats. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and the Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership (NIIPP) have officially launched their “Clean Boats, Clean Waters” program, which
- [IISG in the news: Lake Michigan or groundwater? Water-strapped Chicago suburb eyes options](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-lake-michigan-or-groundwater-water-strapped-chicago-suburb-eyes-options/) - From Great Lakes Echo: Before the wells dry up and the sewers overflow, a northwest Chicago suburb has teamed up with an all-star squad of planners to guide future water policy and use. The small village of Lake Zurich gets drinking water from an aquifer that is pumped faster than it can recharge, according to
- [In the news: A Toxic River Improves, but Still Has Far to Go](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-a-toxic-river-improves-but-still-has-far-to-go/) - From the New York Times: Thomas Simon remembers the day he found a carp in the Grand Calumet River in 1985, barely alive, bloody and with no fins. “It looked like someone had beaten it up,” said Mr. Simon, a biologist who studied the river for 26 years. Yet state officials were thrilled, because it
- [In the news: Prozac Killing E. coli in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-prozac-killing-e-coli-in-the-great-lakes/) - From National Geographic: When antidepressant pills get flushed down the drain, they do more than create happier sewers. Scientists in Erie, Pennsylvania, have found that minute concentrations of fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac, are killing off microbial populations in the Great Lakes. Traces of antidepressants such as Prozac have been found in both drinking
- [In the news: A City Prepares for a Warm Long-Term Forecast](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-a-city-prepares-for-a-warm-long-term-forecast/) - From the New York Times: The Windy City is preparing for a heat wave — a permanent one. Climate scientists have told city planners that based on current trends, Chicago will feel more like Baton Rouge than a Northern metropolis before the end of this century. So, Chicago is getting ready for a wetter, steamier
- [IISG and P2D2: More ‘super’ than the sum of their parts](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-and-p2d2-more-super-than-the-sum-of-their-parts/) - What could have been a dry event was injected with humor when Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the National Prescription Drug Disposal Program (P2D2) signed a memorandum of understanding May 10 at Pontiac Township High School (PTHS). Much to the surprise and delight of the people attending, National P2D2 Coordinator and PTHS teacher Paul Ritter dressed
- [The HELM newsletter covers Asian carp and more](https://iiseagrant.org/the-helm-newsletter-covers-asian-carp-and-more/) - The new issue of IISG’s newsletter The HELM is now available. This issue covers a number of pressing issues in the Great Lakes and southern Lake Michigan region, including Asian carp and water supply planning in suburban Chicago. Here are some headlines: • Lake Zurich dips into water supply planning • Asian carp summit fosters
- [In the news: Volunteers to help shape standards for Lake Michigan pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-volunteers-to-help-shape-standards-for-lake-michigan-pollution/) - From Lake Michigan Shore: Water quality data collected by Chicago-area volunteers is being used to help Illinois shape the state's water quality guidelines in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "Our Adopt-a-Beach program has been working with volunteers in Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois and we've been closely engaged with partners at the EPA
- [In the news: U.S. demand Chicago River cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-u-s-demand-chicago-river-cleanup/) - From the Chicago Tribune: The Obama administration is ordering an ambitious cleanup of the Chicago River, a dramatic step toward improving an urban waterway treated for more than a century as little more than an industrialized sewage canal. In a letter obtained Wednesday by the Tribune, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency demands that stretches of
- [U of I students have opportunity to LINC up with nonprofits](https://iiseagrant.org/u-of-i-students-have-opportunity-to-linc-up-with-nonprofits/) - Many college classes are lecture-based and require students to be subjected to an endless amount of PowerPoint slides. However, students here at the University of Illinois have an opportunity to take a class in which they can put away their lecture notes and bust out their thinking caps with ENG 315: Learning in Community (LINC).
- [New curriculum connects freshwater and marine sciences](https://iiseagrant.org/new-curriculum-connects-freshwater-and-marine-sciences/) - Fresh and Salt is a collection of activities that enhance teacher capabilities to connect Great Lakes and ocean science topics. Designed to be used by teachers in grades 5-10, Fresh and Salt provides an interdisciplinary approach to ensure that students achieve optimum science understanding of both Great Lakes and Ocean Literacy Principles. This curriculum offers
- [In the news: More intense rains could swamp Chicago's aging sewers](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-more-intense-rains-could-swamp-chicagos-aging-sewers/) - From Chicago Tribune: In a city built on a swamp, where rainstorms already flood basements and force sewage into Lake Michigan and local streams, climate change could make Chicago's chronic water pollution woes even worse. Researchers hired by Mayor Richard Daley's office estimate that intense rainfall will happen more frequently in the not-so-distant future because
- [In the news: Report, campaign highlight threats to Great Lakes water supplies](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-report-campaign-highlight-threats-to-great-lakes-water-supplies/) - From Lake Michigan Shore: With the greatest freshwater source on the planet in our backyard, it's easy to think it is an infinite source. But a new report and campaign are warning water shortages are possible throughout the Great Lakes if consumers and municipalities don't change their ways. A five-year study by the U.S. Geological
- [In the news: Death - not just life - important link in marine ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-death-not-just-life-important-link-in-marine-ecosystems/) - From Science Daily: Tiny crustaceans called copepods rule the world, at least when it comes to oceans and estuaries. The most numerous multi-cellular organisms in the seas, copepods are an important link between phytoplankton and fish in marine food webs. To understand and predict how copepods respond to environmental change, scientists need to know not
- [In the news: Pontiac students help prompt drug disposal bill](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-pontiac-students-help-prompt-drug-disposal-bill/) - From the Bloomington Pantagraph: A proposal pending in the state legislature may make it easier for police departments to pay for a prescription drug disposal program that began in Pontiac. The Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program, or P2D2, was launched about four years ago by students at Pontiac Township High School and their teacher,
- [In the news: 'Get the Meds Out' mail-back program to keep drugs out of Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-get-the-meds-out-mail-back-program-to-keep-drugs-out-of-great-lakes/) - From Madison.com: Residents in 36 Wisconsin counties will be able to dispose of unwanted drugs and help keep the Great Lakes cleaner just by using the postal system. "Get the Meds Out," a program developed by the University of Wisconsin Extension, will allow residents in counties whose watersheds empty into either Lake Michigan or Lake
- [Teachers learn Great Lakes science, develop stewardship action plans](https://iiseagrant.org/teachers-learn-great-lakes-science-develop-stewardship-action-plans/) - Twenty educators from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan were actively engaged in many activities shared at the March 24th COSEE Great Lakes workshop, “Catch the Wave!” at the Field Museum in Chicago. At the morning workshop, Steve Stewart, Michigan Sea Grant, demonstrated the many ways teachers could incorporate real-time and historical data to teach about
- [Don't release the class pet! Sea Grant talks to science teachers](https://iiseagrant.org/dont-release-the-class-pet-sea-grant-talks-to-science-teachers/) - The use of live organisms in classrooms is a valued tool for engaging students. However, it is not wise for a class to release organisms into the wild or for teachers to allow students to take organisms home as pets (if they are later released). These organisms are often distributed to teachers through biological
- [IISG features public engagement at the U of I](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-features-public-engagement-at-the-u-of-i/) - At the recent University of Illinois Public Engagement Symposium, IISG featured its unwanted medicine collection program and a University course, Community Stewardship through Environmental Education, in which students bring the issue of aquatic invasive species to elementary and middle school classrooms in Champaign and Urbana. Under the guidance of their student leaders, the local school
- [In the news: Great Lakes phosphorus levels rising, report warns](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-phosphorus-levels-rising-report-warns/) - From the CBC: A mysterious resurgence of phosphorus in the Great Lakes is endangering the aquatic food chain and human health, says a binational agency that advises Canada and the U.S. Fifteen years after the last programs to control phosphorus runoff ended, the International Joint Commission urged on Wednesday a renewed effort to get the
- [In the news: Former Gary landfill may get Superfund status](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-former-gary-landfill-may-get-superfund-status/) - From NWI: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to clean up a long-dormant Gary landfill that is leaking hazardous waste into a neighboring wetland near the Grand Calumet River. On Tuesday, the EPA added the former Gary Development Landfill, at 479 Cline Ave., to a list of 15 properties nationwide that it wants
- [In the news: Grand Calumet River dredging brings benefits](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-grand-calumet-river-dredging-brings-benefits/) - From Dredging Today: Thomas Simon knows first hand what a terrible condition the Grand Calumet River has been in. When he first sampled it for fish in 1985, his findings were scary. “The only fish we caught, it was a carp, it had no fins. It was completely bloody,” recalled Simon, then in his first
- [In the news: Detecting Pathogens in Waterways: An Improved Approach](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-detecting-pathogens-in-waterways-an-improved-approach/) - From Science Daily: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have come up with a way to detect pathogenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella bacteria in waterways at lower levels than any previous method. Similar methods have been developed to detect pathogenic E. coli in meat products, but the approach by the scientists with USDA's Agricultural Research
- [In the news: Is it Time to Modify the Lakefront Again?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-is-it-time-to-modify-the-lakefront-again/) - From NBC Chicago: From the day the first French explorers arrived in what would become Chicago, human beings have tried to mold Lake Michigan into a more user-friendly body of water. Grant and Millennium Parks sit in what used to be open water, filled in a hundred years ago by city fathers anxious to give
- [In the news: Climate Models Are Becoming Increasingly Accurate](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-climate-models-are-becoming-increasingly-accurate/) - From the Environmental News Network:Predicting future climates on planet Earth is an extremely hard task due to the myriad of factors involved. To make the necessary calculations requires computers with capacities far beyond the average home computer. However, climate models are become ever more reliable thanks not only to greater computing power, but also to
- [In the news:  DNA water test for Asian carp endorsed](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-dna-water-test-for-asian-carp-endorsed/) - From the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel:The cutting-edge "environmental" DNA sampling method that sparked a multistate lawsuit to force lock closures on the Chicago canal system has for the past year been dismissed by lock closure opponents as a junk tool. A big reason: The science behind it had never been peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal.That
- [In the news: EarthTalk: What is Global Dimming?](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-earthtalk-what-is-global-dimming/) - From the Environmental News Network:Global dimming is a less well-known but real phenomenon resulting from atmospheric pollution. The burning of fossil fuels by industry and internal combustion engines, in addition to releasing the carbon dioxide that collects and traps the sun's heat within our atmosphere, causes the emission of so-called particulate pollution—composed primarily of sulphur
- [Ensuring future water supply includes conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/ensuring-future-water-supply-includes-conservation/) - Margaret Schneemann (left), water resource economist with IISG and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), and Bud Mason (center), technical assistance provider for the Rural Community Assistance Program, have partnered together to help address financial management and rate setting issues faced by local utilities. This partnership came about through the northeastern Illinois water supply
- [In the news: As Glaciers Melt, Science Seeks Data on Rising Seas](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-as-glaciers-melt-science-seeks-data-on-rising-seas/) - From the New York Times:Scientists long believed that the collapse of the gigantic ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica would take thousands of years, with sea level possibly rising as little as seven inches in this century, about the same amount as in the 20th century.But researchers have recently been startled to see big changes
- [Too little, too late: Not enough food in Great Lakes to support Asian carp?](https://iiseagrant.org/too-little-too-late-not-enough-food-in-great-lakes-to-support-asian-carp/) - The threat of Asian carp invading the Great Lakes may not be as dire as some fear. According an Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant study, the lakes’ open waters do not provide sufficient food for the fish to grow. Asian carp species—for example, bighead and silver carp—are filter feeders. They eat microscopic plankton that provides the base
- [IISG Knauss fellow working on key NSF ocean issues](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-knauss-fellow-working-on-key-nsf-ocean-issues/) - Priscilla Viana is a Knauss Sea Grant fellow in the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE) at the National Science Foundation. She is involved in several programs related to aquatic sciences, and their interactions with earth and atmosphere. Here is her latest report: During the first months of my fellowship, I worked in the Ecology of
- [New IISG publication: Asian Carp Cuisine](https://iiseagrant.org/new-iisg-publication-asian-carp-cuisine/) - In many parts of the world, Asian carp are known as dinner--these fish have a mild flavor that belies their unfortunate name. So perhaps we can try and eat our way out of the ecological threat they pose. IISG has created a publication--Asian Carp Cuisine--that provides a variety of recipes for preparing bighead and silver
- [COSEE Great Lakes Enhances Knowledge, Teacher-Scientist Partnerships](https://iiseagrant.org/cosee-great-lakes-enhances-knowledge-teacher-scientist-partnerships/) - The 5-year COSEE Great Lakes Project has led to significant knowledge gain, as well as a deeper understanding of the connection between the Great Lakes and the people in the region, including how they impact each other, according to the project’s evaluation results. COSEE Great Lakes curriculum has also enhanced teacher capabilities for accessing science
- [In the news: After 25 years, Lake Michigan refuge fails to nurture wild lake trout](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-after-25-years-lake-michigan-refuge-fails-to-nurture-wild-lake-trout/) - From the Great Lakes Echo: Any lake trout pulled from the wild blue waters of Lake Michigan now was probably born in a government building. That’s despite a 45-year-old, multi-million-dollar program aimed at restoring a self-sustaining, naturally reproducing population of what was formerly the Great Lakes’ top predator. Lake trout were wiped out in most
- [In the news: Carp explanation may be a fish story](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-carp-explanation-may-be-a-fish-story/) - From the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel: In the wake of a government news release that pointed a finger at humans for planting an Asian carp near Lake Michigan, facts are coming to light that indicate Illinois officials may have stretched their own science to sell a whopper of a fish tale. When netting crews hunting for Asian
- [No bones about it: New video lays out easy steps for filleting tasty Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/no-bones-about-it-new-video-lays-out-easy-steps-for-filleting-tasty-asian-carp/) - In the ongoing effort to prevent the invasive Asian carp from entering Lake Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes, one solution keeps popping up: “If you can’t beat them, eat them.” For boaters in the Midwest, this is good news. “These fish taste great,” said Pat Charlebois, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) aquatic invasives
- [Lake Superior, a Huge Natural Climate Change Gauge, Is Running a Fever](https://iiseagrant.org/lake-superior-a-huge-natural-climate-change-gauge-is-running-a-fever/) - From the New York Times: The Great Lakes are feeling the heat from climate change. As the world's largest freshwater system warms, it is poised to systematically alter life for local wildlife and the tribes that depend on it, according to regional experts. And the warming could also provide a glimpse of what is happening
- [In the news: Governors, mayors to do own study on plugging Chicago canal](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-governors-mayors-to-do-own-study-on-plugging-chicago-canal/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:Great Lakes governors and mayors - including Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley - are banding together to explore big changes for the Chicago River to protect the world's largest freshwater system.Just three days after five Great Lakes attorneys general filed a lawsuit to force Chicago to plug
- [In the news: U.S. Urban Residents Cut Water Usage; Utilities are Forced to Raise Prices](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-u-s-urban-residents-cut-water-usage-utilities-are-forced-to-raise-prices/) - From Circle of Blue: Last week the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, one of the nation’s largest municipal water suppliers, announced that along with requiring its customers to use less water under mandatory conservation measures it also would hike up the price for water by 15 percent over the next two years. The board
- [IISG in the news: How a river went from diversity to dumpsite](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-how-a-river-went-from-diversity-to-dumpsite/) - Leslie Dorworth, IISG aquatic ecology specialist has written several articles for Grist magazine about the Grand Calumet River. This one describes how things got so bad for this polluted waterway: The Grand Calumet River is about 13 miles long and flows through one of the most industrialized areas in the United States. At one time,
- [In the news: Great Lakes states’ 500 square miles of parking lots threaten water quality, walkability](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-great-lakes-states-500-square-miles-of-parking-lots-threaten-water-quality-walkability/) - From the Great Lakes Echo: The combined parking lots of four Great Lakes states take up nearly 500 square miles, according to recent estimates by Purdue University. That’s enough pavement to cover 30 percent of Green Bay in Lake Michigan, 40 percent of Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron or twice the surface of Isle Royale
- [In the news: Top 10 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grant finalists account for 37 percent of funds](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-top-10-great-lakes-restoration-initiative-grant-finalists-account-for-37-percent-of-funds/) - From the Great Lakes Echo: Echo recently took a look at the finalists for $161 million worth of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants, breaking them down by state and group type. Here we’ll check out two more metrics: Biggest winners and GLRI focus areas. But first, remember that these numbers are still preliminary. Finalists have
- [In the news: Invasive species generate gloomy reports for Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-invasive-species-generate-gloomy-reports-for-lake-michigan/) - From the Muskegon Chronicle: A perfect storm of invasive species in Lake Michigan continues to clarify the water to historic levels and threaten the lake's forage base from bottom and top, according to new reports from the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. Analysis of current and historic data from Lake Michigan shows serious threats to
- [In the news: Fish poisoning begins on Little Calumet River in search for Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-fish-poisoning-begins-on-little-calumet-river-in-search-for-asian-carp/) - From the Milwaukee-Journal Sentinel: Thursday was a rough day to be a fish in the Little Calumet River south of downtown Chicago. Dozens of fishery crews took to the murky waters with barrels of fish poison in the latest effort to keep Asian carp from swimming up the heavily plumbed Chicago waterway system and into
- [And now a word from a Knauss fellow](https://iiseagrant.org/and-now-a-word-from-a-knauss-fellow/) - My name is Mike Allen, and I am one of two Knauss Sea Grant fellows from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant for the 2010 Fellowship class. I'll be sharing DC experiences on the IISG blog occasionally over the course of my fellowship year to highlight the fellowship and what a "policy position" in the federal government is
- [Nab the Aquatic Invader! reaches Smithsonian audiences](https://iiseagrant.org/nab-the-aquatic-invader-reaches-smithsonian-audiences/) - Robin Goettel, IISG associate director of education, (right) found plenty of interest in Nab the Aquatic Invader! at the Ocean Today Kiosk at the Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History on her recent trip to Washington D.C. Nab the Aquatic Invader! is an educational web site created by IISG, along with Sea Grant programs in
- [In the news: Which Fish to Eat? Study Finds Lower Mercury in Most Top-Selling Seafood](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-which-fish-to-eat-study-finds-lower-mercury-in-most-top-selling-seafood/) - From Environmental News Network: Experts send a mixed message to consumers when it comes to eating fish: it's good for your heart health but beware of the methylmercury. A new way of organizing and ranking the pollutant's levels in fish and shellfish may help consumers navigate this apparent contradiction, according to the study's author. Read
- [In the news: Bursting Chicago’s water bubble](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-bursting-chicagos-water-bubble/) - From the Great Lakes Echo: Let’s face it—Chicagoans are a little cocky about their water supply. Forget the arctic winters, the ceaseless traffic jams, the political corruption—Chicagoans’ access to clean, fresh water makes them proud to have chosen this particular locale to call home. They get self-righteous when talking with friends in Phoenix or Los
- [Healthy lawns can be pesticide free](https://iiseagrant.org/healthy-lawns-can-be-pesticide-free/) - Don’t be fooled by the name. Pests, such as insects and weeds, are not the only victims of pesticide application. Humans, especially children, are in danger of exposure to pesticides—linked to numerous diseases and adverse health conditions—from simply playing or walking barefoot on the lawn. These chemicals can also be tracked into homes and settle
- [New Plan Addresses Regional Water Supply](https://iiseagrant.org/new-plan-addresses-regional-water-supply/) - From the Executive Summary of Water 2050: Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Supply/Demand Plan: The prosperity of the greater Chicago region and its status as a global center depend on water availability. Historically blessed with ample fresh water, the region can no longer assume that water supplies are infinite. While other parts of the country struggle
- [In the news: Mayor Daley: Chicago shouldn't bear full cost of Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-mayor-daley-chicago-shouldnt-bear-full-cost-of-asian-carp/) - From the Christian Science Monitor: Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley agrees that the Asian carp present an ecological and economic threat to the Great Lakes. But he disagrees with neighboring states that Illinois should lock down a historic canal that allows the fish to get to Lake Michigan. In a letter published in the Washington
- [Onboard workshop gives teachers real research experience](https://iiseagrant.org/onboard-workshop-gives-teachers-real-research-experience/) - Teachers—grades 4-10—and informal educators will have the opportunity to learn about and contribute to Lake Michigan science on a week-long Shipboard and Shoreline Science workshop offered by COSEE Great Lakes (Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence). The workshop—aboard the U.S. EPA’s 180-foot research vessel, Lake Guardian—coincides with the Lake Michigan Intensive Monitoring Field Year, which
- [LaSalle County leads the way in drop off sites for unwanted medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/lasalle-county-leads-the-way-in-drop-off-sites-for-unwanted-medicine/) - In Peru, Illinois, a prescription drug drop-box is now available to the public in the lobby of the police station. There, people can drop off unused and unwanted prescription medication. The box is part of the La Salle County’s Prescription Drug Disposal Program, also known as P2D2. Drop off boxes are also on-site at state
- [Pharmacists help “flush away” improper medication disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/pharmacists-help-flush-away-improper-medication-disposal/) - By now many people know that flushing medication down the toilet is harmful to the environment. However, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is trying to reduce the potential for improper disposal before drugs reach the medicine cabinet. IISG, in conjunction with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), introduced pharmacists and hospital workers to the discussion
- [In the news: EPA Gets an Earful Over Asian Carp Plans](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-epa-gets-an-earful-over-asian-carp-plans/) - From Circle of Blue Water News: Federal officials who are protecting the Great Lakes against Asian carp unveiled their multi-pronged plan during a public hearing in Chicago on Friday. The representatives planned on using the forum to get immediate feedback on their proposed solution. What they got was a sharply divided range of opinions and
- [In the news: Federal carp control strategy is widely criticized](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-federal-carp-control-strategy-is-widely-criticized/) - From the Michigan Messenger: A $78.5 million dollar federal plan to keep Asian carp from becoming established in the Great Lakes is drawing criticism from diverse groups that say the proposed temporary closure of the locks in Chicago area canals will disrupt the economy without stopping the spread of aquatic invaders. The Chicago canal system
- [Do your part to stop Asian carp--here's how to clean your catch](https://iiseagrant.org/do-your-part-to-stop-asian-carp-heres-how-to-clean-your-catch/) - One way to do your part to help stop the spread of Asian carp into new lakes and streams is to catch and eat them. Bighead and silver carp have excellent quality flesh, similar to cod, but they have bones in their fillets, which create problems when eating the fish. Here is a link to
- [Nab the Aquatic Invader! Now featured at the Smithsonian!](https://iiseagrant.org/nab-the-aquatic-invader-now-featured-at-the-smithsonian/) - As of February 1, Nab the Aquatic Invader! is featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History as part of the Ocean Today Kiosk in the Sant Ocean Hall. It will also be on display at Coastal Ecosystem Learning Centers throughout the country. This educational web site about aquatic invasive species (AIS) was created
- [Great Lakes boaters learn about unwanted medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/great-lakes-boaters-learn-about-unwanted-medicine-disposal/) - From Dave Kelch, Ohio Sea Grant: The Cleveland Mid-America Boating and Fishing Show, was held at the Cleveland I-X Center from January 15-24, 2010. Over 75,000 individuals attend this event from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana and other states within the region. Information on safe disposal of unwanted medicines was part of our exhibit this year,
- [Water Gardeners: Dig In!](https://iiseagrant.org/water-gardeners-dig-in/) - Now that spring is finally here, many of us are thinking about gardening. Is this the year you put in a water garden? Or do you already have a water garden, and plan to add new plants? Well, before you head out to the garden center, you should know that water gardening is one way
- [In the News: Good gains for a Great Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-good-gains-for-a-great-lake/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Lake Michigan is on the rebound after flirting with near-record low water levels in 2008. In January 2008 the water was so low that the human polar bears taking their annual New Year's Day plunge off the Door Peninsula had to navigate around yellow police tape so they didn't slash
- [IISG in the News: Invasive creatures spread to Fox River, Chain O’ Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-invasive-creatures-spread-to-fox-river-chain-o-lakes/) - From the Northwest Herald: Local waters might seem clearer to the naked eye, but the reason behind it could disrupt the food chain and eventually the fish supply. Zebra mussels, which are spreading throughout the Chain O’ Lakes and the Fox River, filter through a liter of plankton-filled water a day each as they go,
- [In the news: Supreme Court turns down Asian carp remedy](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-supreme-court-turns-down-asian-carp-remedy/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request by Michigan to slam shut two navigation locks that are the last physical barrier between the invading Asian carp and Lake Michigan. The court issued its announcement Tuesday with no explanation. Read more.
- [In the news: Carp DNA found closer to the lake](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-carp-dna-found-closer-to-the-lake/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Environmental DNA samples taken in recent weeks reveal that Asian carp apparently have infested another waterway just below the shores of Lake Michigan, this time north of downtown Chicago, the Journal Sentinel has learned. U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan made reference to some "initial indications" of more waters infested with
- [In the news: Suit on Invasive Carp and Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-suit-on-invasive-carp-and-great-lakes/) - From the New York Times:Michigan asked the United States Supreme Court on Monday to sever a century-old connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River system to prevent Asian carp from invading the lakes and endangering their $7 billion fishery.The Michigan attorney general, Mike Cox, filed the lawsuit against Illinois, the Army Corps of
- [In the news: Fight Against Asian Carp Threatens Fragile Great Lakes Unity](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-fight-against-asian-carp-threatens-fragile-great-lakes-unity/) - From the New York Times: Asian carp, the voracious, nonnative fish whose arrival near Lake Michigan is threatening to cause havoc in the Great Lakes, are now setting off strife on land as well. In an urgent effort to close down Chicago-area passages that could allow the unwanted fish to reach Lake Michigan, the State
- [In the news: EPA Releases First-Ever Baseline Study of U.S. Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-epa-releases-first-ever-baseline-study-of-u-s-lakes/) - From the U.S. EPA: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released its most comprehensive study of the nation’s lakes to date. The draft study, which rated the condition of 56 percent of the lakes in the United States as good and the remainder as fair or poor, marked the first time EPA and its partners
- [Asian Carp and the Health of the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/asian-carp-and-the-health-of-the-great-lakes/) - IISG's Pat Charlebois and John Epifanio discussed Asian carp and the Great Lakes on Champaign-Urbana's NPR station, WILL-AM, this morning on the Focus 580 program. You can listen or download it here.
- [All hands on deck in the fight to stop Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/all-hands-on-deck-in-the-fight-to-stop-asian-carp/) - Now that Asian carp DNA has been detected beyond the electric barrier—a mere seven miles from Lake Michigan—it’s even more important for anglers and boaters to watch out for these species and help reduce their numbers. These fish pose a considerable risk for the health of Lake Michigan and all the Great Lakes. Both bighead
- [IISG in the news: Spreading word to halt spread of discarded drugs](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-in-the-news-spreading-word-to-halt-spread-of-discarded-drugs/) - From a Pentagraph editorial: Like a pebble dropped in a lake, sending ripples far beyond the starting point, the Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal program started by teachers and students at Pontiac Township High School, continues to spread its impact across the country. It’s a fitting metaphor for a program designed to protect the safety
- [In the news: Asian carp may have breached barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-asian-carp-may-have-breached-barrier/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:The decade-old battle to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes might be over.New research shows the fish likely have made it past the $9 million electric fish barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, a source familiar with the situation told the Journal Sentinel late Thursday.The barrier is
- [In the news: Chicago canal to be poisoned to stop Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-chicago-canal-to-be-poisoned-to-stop-asian-carp/) - From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A practical battalion of state and federal fishery workers will soon be dispatched to the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in a drastic attempt to keep Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan. Early next month, more than 200 people are expected to participate in a two-day, $1.5 million project to
- [IISG goes back to Indiana for unwanted medicine collection program workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/iisg-goes-back-to-indiana-for-unwanted-medicine-collection-program-workshop/) - When people's prescriptions change, their drugs expire or are no longer needed, these medicines are typically flushed or thrown away. A 2008 Associated Press investigation found pharmaceuticals in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans. In the course of a five-month inquiry, the AP discovered that drugs have been detected in the
- [In the news: Record high temperatures far outpace record lows across US](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-record-high-temperatures-far-outpace-record-lows-across-us/) - From Science Daily: Spurred by a warming climate, daily record high temperatures occurred twice as often as record lows over the last decade across the continental United States, new research shows. The ratio of record highs to lows is likely to increase dramatically in coming decades if emissions of greenhouse gases continue to climb. Read
- [In the News: Nudging Recycling From Less Waste to None](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-nudging-recycling-from-less-waste-to-none/) - From the New York Times: At Yellowstone National Park, the clear soda cups and white utensils are not your typical cafe-counter garbage. Made of plant-based plastics, they dissolve magically when heated for more than a few minutes. At Ecco, a popular restaurant in Atlanta, waiters no longer scrape food scraps into the trash bin. Uneaten
- [Invasive Hydroid May Strain Food Source of Young Fish](https://iiseagrant.org/invasive-hydroid-may-strain-food-source-of-young-fish/) - As if Lake Michigan fish don’t have enough competition for resources. An Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant study has found that the diet of an invasive freshwater hydroid includes organisms that are an important food source for young-of-the-year and bottom-dwelling fish. “Cordylophora caspia typically eats larval zebra and quagga mussels,” said Nadine Folino-Rorem, Wheaton College biologist. “However,
- [New medicine drop off box installed at Illinois State Police Headquarters in LaSalle County](https://iiseagrant.org/new-medicine-drop-off-box-installed-at-illinois-state-police-headquarters-in-lasalle-county/) - Illinois Valley Community Hospital worked with the Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program (P2D2) to initiate a new medicine collection program at the Illinois State Police Headquarters in LaSalle County. Residents can drop off their unwanted medicines at the station using a new medicine drop box. The drop box was installed at a ceremony at
- [SOLEC Report Focused on Nearshore Conditions](https://iiseagrant.org/solec-report-focused-on-nearshore-conditions/) - Environment Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are pleased to release the Nearshore Areas of the Great Lakes 2009 Report. This report describes the current state of nearshore area environmental conditions and changes in nearshore areas of the Great Lakes since 1996, and it suggests management implications related to nearshore issues. Nearshore areas of
- [In the News: Asian carp misery spreads to barge operators](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-asian-carp-misery-spreads-to-barge-operators/) - From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:The leaping Asian carp have long been a problem for recreational boaters plying waters infested by the species, which was accidentally unleashed two decades ago during government sewage treatment experiments in Arkansas.Now the misery has spread to commercial barge operators near Chicago.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it will end
- [In the News: Clean Water Laws Are Neglected, at a Cost in Suffering](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-clean-water-laws-are-neglected-at-a-cost-in-suffering/) - From the New York Times: Jennifer Hall-Massey knows not to drink the tap water in her home near Charleston, W.Va. In fact, her entire family tries to avoid any contact with the water. Her youngest son has scabs on his arms, legs and chest where the bathwater — polluted with lead, nickel and other heavy
- [In the News: Half of Fish Consumed Globally Is Now Raised on Farms, Study Finds](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-half-of-fish-consumed-globally-is-now-raised-on-farms-study-finds/) - From Science Daily: Aquaculture, once a fledgling industry, now accounts for 50 percent of the fish consumed globally, according to a new report by an international team of researchers. And while the industry is more efficient than ever, it is also putting a significant strain on marine resources by consuming large amounts of feed made
- [New Study on Green Infrastructure to Assess Stormwater Management](https://iiseagrant.org/new-study-on-green-infrastructure-to-assess-stormwater-management/) - Green roof tops are sprouting up around Chicago. But what is the most useful way to incorporate green infrastructure into urban settings? Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Environmental Planning Specialist Martin Jaffe recently received a $300,000 grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to assess the use of green infrastructure for urban stormwater management in Illinois.
- [New AIS Playing Cards Wins Apex Award](https://iiseagrant.org/new-ais-playing-cards-wins-apex-award/) - IISG’s Nab the Aquatic Invader Playing Cards has won a 2009 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in One–of-a-kind Environmental Publications. The award goes to Robin Goettel, Terri Hallesy and Susan White of IISG, along with Dave Brenner of the University of Michigan. The playing cards are based on invasive aquatic species characters developed for the
- [Science Saturday Brings Together People, Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/science-saturday-brings-together-people-lake/) - There’s a whole other world living and growing alongside Chicago’s busy streets in Lake Michigan. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) and Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) have teamed up to help acquaint local residents with this world as a part of the Museum of Science and Industry’s “Science Saturdays.” “We hope to expose the public to
- [NOAA and National Park Service Urge Beach-Goers to Break the Grip of the Rip](https://iiseagrant.org/noaa-and-national-park-service-urge-beach-goers-to-break-the-grip-of-the-rip/) - With summer vacation on the horizon, NOAA and the National Park Service are alerting beach-goers to the threat of rip currents and how to prevent drowning from their strong and potentially fatal grip. Rip currents are the leading surf hazard, claiming more than 100 lives per year nationally. For that reason, NOAA and NPS are
- [Get Smart Growth: New Publication Promotes Resource Protection in Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/get-smart-growth-new-publication-promotes-resource-protection-in-indiana/) - Planning with POWER’s latest publication—Smart Growth and Protection of Natural Resources in Indiana—responds to a problem persistent in urban and residential development in Indiana as well as other states. “Local land use planning in the past has not incorporated natural resources,” said POWER project leader Robert McCormick. “Typically, housing is scattered in a sprawled fashion
- [LaSalle County Joins P2D2 Network](https://iiseagrant.org/lasalle-county-joins-p2d2-network/) - On May 1, 2009, LaSalle County joined the Illinois Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program (P2D2) Network. IISG helped sponsor this collection box for unwanted medicines in Ottawa, Illinois. Pictured from left to right: Bob Shull, Ottawa public works director; Jennifer Sines, clinical pharmacist, Illinois Valley Community Hospital; Captain Brent Roalson, Ottawa Police Dept.; and
- [In the News: Fish Really Is 'Brain Food'](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-fish-really-is-brain-food/) - From Science Daily:Eating fish – long considered ‘brain food’ – may really be good for the old grey matter, as is a healthy dose of sunshine, new research suggests.University of Manchester scientists in collaboration with colleagues from other European centres have shown that higher levels of vitamin D – primarily synthesised in the skin following
- [Prescription Drug Disposal Program: Unwanted or Expired Medicine Collection Program](https://iiseagrant.org/prescription-drug-disposal-program-unwanted-or-expired-medicine-collection-program/) - From the Sangamon County Department of Public Health: On Saturday, April 25, residents are encouraged to rid themselves of any unwanted or expired medications at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Lot 21 entering Gate 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This initiative is sponsored by the Illinois EPA, Sangamon County Department of Public Health, C.W.L.P.,
- [In the News: Champaign 4th graders collaborate with UI students to raise awareness about aquatic invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/in-the-news-champaign-4th-graders-collaborate-with-ui-students-to-raise-awareness-about-aquatic-invasive-species/) - From the Environmental Almanac: Today’s Environmental Almanac comes to you courtesy of students from Zanne Newman’s class at Stratton Elementary School in Champaign. This Spring, some of Newman’s fourth graders have been working with University of Illinois students enrolled in a service learning program called Community Stewardship through Environmental Education, which is offered cooperatively by
- [Pollution Prevention Inspires IISG Intern](https://iiseagrant.org/pollution-prevention-inspires-iisg-intern/) - Shelley Cabrera is a recent graduate from the University of Chicago with a B.S. in environmental science. She is now an O.R.I.S.E. (Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education) intern working in conjunction with the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office and IISG. Here is her post: As an intern I have the opportunity
- [P2D2 and IISG to mentor Indiana teachers about medicine take-back programs](https://iiseagrant.org/p2d2-and-iisg-to-mentor-indiana-teachers-about-medicine-take-back-programs/) - It started with a simple question asked by high school teacher Paul Ritter of his ecology class: What does one do with medicines when you no longer need them? This question has lead to a lot of research by students, a movie at the Sundance Festival, a new song, a new mascot--Pill Bottle Phil--but most

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- [C. Eliana Brown](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/c-eliana-brown/) - Water Quality Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
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- [Land to Water: Nutrient Explorer](https://iiseagrant.org/education/lesson-plan-explorers/land-to-water-nutrient-explorer/) - Explore a sortable list of external resources on the topic of nutrient pollution, its sources, and its solutions. Nutrient pollution is broadly defined as excess nitrogen and phosphorus that are lost to waterbodies and cause water quality issues. These excess nutrients can fuel algal growth, creating a large bloom that depletes oxygen when it decomposes,
- [Nutrient Loss](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/nutrient-loss/) - The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy is a blueprint for improving water quality by reducing nitrogen and phosphorus losses.
- [State of Lake Michigan Meeting](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-data/programs-initiatives/state-of-lake-michigan-meeting/) - The State of Lake Michigan Meeting, supported in part by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois Extension, and Purdue University, will be held November 4–6, 2026, in Michigan City, Indiana. This meeting revives the lake‑specific format previously hosted by IAGLR, offering a cost‑effective space where researchers, resource managers, outreach professionals, and partners from across the
- [Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI)](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-data/programs-initiatives/cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-csmi/) - Environmental organizations from the United States and Canada have teamed up in an effort to assess health of the Great Lakes, sampling one Great Lake per year.
- [Other Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/other-resources/) - Other buoy resources to learn more abut observational buoys and other data-collecting devices in the Great Lakes and around the world.
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- [Resilient Illinois and Indiana Shorelines](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/resilient-illinois-and-indiana-shorelines/) - About the RIIS Network Resilient Illinois and Indiana Shorelines (RIIS) is a bi-state coastal resilience network developed in partnership between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG), the Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP), and the Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Program (LMCP). What We Do RIIS was developed to foster coastal resilience throughout communities along the Illinois and Indiana coasts
- [Buoys and Thermoclines](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/how-buoys-help/buoys-and-thermoclines/) - View at a larger size. Related Projects The Angler Archive provides easy access to long-term recreational fishing data collected in southern Lake Michigan. The Fish Atlas provides an interactive map to view charter boat fishing data throughout Lake Michigan. Southern Lake Michigan Outdoors is a destination website to explore swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, or camping in the southern Lake
- [Funding Opportunities](https://iiseagrant.org/research/funding-opportunities/) - IISG provides funding to researchers in Illinois and Indiana who are working on issues of importance to the southern lake Michigan region.
- [State of Lake Michigan Meeting: Call for Abstracts](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-data/programs-initiatives/state-of-lake-michigan-meeting-call-for-abstracts/) - Call for Abstracts Deadline to Submit: July 13, 2026 at 1:00pm Eastern The Call for Abstracts is now open. We invite those to share their work at this year’s gathering focused on Lake Michigan science, stewardship, and its future. We welcome submissions that highlight emerging research, innovative management strategies, collaborative projects, and community-engaged approaches
- [Fellowships](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/fellowships/) - IISG offers fellowship opportunities such as the Knauss fellowships and NOAA Coastal Management, and the Faculty Scholars program for development and networking.
- [Coastal Monitoring To Enhance Resilience at Indiana Dunes State Park](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/coastal-monitoring-enhancing-resilience-at-indiana-dunes-state-park/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and partners are working to increase coastal monitoring in southern Lake Michigan with a coastal monitoring camera at Indiana Dunes State Park (IDSP). The IDSP camera, part of the Webcam Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) network through the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA), will enhance coastal resilience in the region by
- [Watching the Water: Using Cameras to Foster Engagement at Indiana Dunes State Park](https://iiseagrant.org/work/recreation-tourism/programs-initiatives/watching-the-water-using-cameras-to-foster-engagement-at-indiana-dunes-state-park/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant joined with several partners to increase coastal monitoring in southern Lake Michigan by installing a camera at Indiana Dunes State Park (IDSP). The IDSP camera, part of the Webcam Coastal Observation System (WebCOOS) network through the Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA), will enhance coastal resilience in the region by supporting
- [Microplastics & Marine Debris](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/microplastics-marine-debris-mmd/) - Scientists estimate that millions of tons of plastic are entering our lakes, rivers, and oceans every year, and much of this plastic pollution is preventable.
- [Recreation & Tourism](https://iiseagrant.org/work/recreation-tourism/) - IISG offers websites and tools to explore recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking and more to help you have a safe day on the water.
- [Coastal Resilience](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/) - IISG helps communities and businesses prepare for climate change, including understanding vulnerable areas and how negative impacts might be mitigated.
- [Eat Midwest Fish is a popular aquaculture resource](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/eat-midwest-fish-is-a-popular-aquaculture-resource/) - Increasing consumption of farmed fish can improve one’s diet while reducing the over $17 billion U.S. seafood trade deficit. But typically, consumers are not sure how to prepare seafood and are not familiar with locally farmed fish or even aquaculture at all. Add to that, producers don’t have a good understanding of how to market
- [IISG Highlights](https://iiseagrant.org/news/iisg-highlights/)
- [The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative tackles pathway of spread](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/the-invasive-crayfish-collaborative-tackles-pathway-of-spread/) - In the Great Lakes region, invasive crayfish can have substantial environmental, economic, and social impacts once introduced to new waters. Since 2017, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has facilitated the Great Lakes Invasive Crayfish Collaborative (ICC) to bring together science, management, and industry stakeholders to improve the management of invasive crayfish. Several key priorities are to
- [The scholars program enhances graduate student research](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/the-scholars-program-enhances-graduate-student-research/) - One of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s long-term goals is to help build a community of researchers and outreach professionals focused on critically important Lake Michigan issues. In addition, we strive to help graduate student scholars further the impact of their research, and develop innovative, fundable proposals for future work in the region. The IISG Scholars program
- [Summer interns gain real-world experience](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/summer-interns-gain-real-world-experience/) - It is often difficult for undergraduates to gain experience that helps build their resumes and provides real world knowledge. Additionally, students aren’t always aware of the breadth of job possibilities in their area of studies, including the potential to work in outreach and extension. Since 2011, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s summer internship program has provided opportunities
- [Students experiment with real-world monitoring equipment](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/students-experiment-with-real-world-monitoring-equipment/) - When students have opportunities to learn more about aquatic science, technology, and science careers, it helps create a Great Lakes literate population. Students who can collect and analyze real water-quality data with actual equipment used by scientists in the field are especially well served. Along with the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office, Illinois-Indiana Sea
- [Collection programs dispose of unwanted medication](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/collection-program-dispose-of-unwanted-medication/) - Each year, unused and expired medications quietly pile up in households across the country. At the same time, the decisions that people make about disposing of medicine impact what chemicals end up in rivers, lakes, and even drinking water. Too often, they’re tossed in the trash or flushed down the toilet. While this may seem like
- [Stewardship training informs and inspires volunteers](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/stewardship-training-informs-and-inspires-volunteers/) - On a local level, residents are sometimes looking for ways to help improve and protect their watersheds. However, it’s important to not only recruit volunteers, but to share information with them on key issues in nearby waterways. These well-informed stewards can take leadership roles in their communities on a variety of projects, including beach and
- [Nature-Based Coastal Solutions In the Great Lakes: Video Series](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/nature-based-coastal-solutions-video-series/) - Coastal protection options exist on a spectrum, ranging from softer “green” solutions like native vegetation to harder “gray” infrastructure such as groins, revetments, and seawalls. Nature-based coastal solutions, which are designed to enhance, integrate, or mimic natural features to protect the coast and support habitats, typically fall in between “green and gray techniques.” Leveraging visualizations
- [Shaping the Shoreline: Video Series](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/shaping-the-shoreline-video-series/) - The Great Lakes coast is dynamic—it constantly changes due to natural and human processes, including lake level changes, erosion, storms and high waves, ice, increased development, and coastal flooding hazards. Through visualizations and expert interviews, the "Shaping the Shoreline" video series helps communities learn about natural processes and coastal protection structures, knowledge that is fundamental
- [Professional Learning](https://iiseagrant.org/education/professional-learning/) - Educational and career opportunities for educators and students.
- [Angela Archer](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/angela-archer/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Climate Change and Large Lake Environments](https://iiseagrant.org/work/fisheries/programs-initiatives/climate-change-and-large-lake-environments/) - Download PDF For more information about this project, contact Paris Collingsworth, pcolling@purdue.edu Stages of Stratification In large lakes, shallow nearshore waters warm more rapidly than deeper offshore waters. Differences in the thermal density of nearshore and offshore water result in horizontal stratification (i.e., separation), a common feature of large lakes characterized by the
- [Invasive Crayfish Collaborative](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/programs-initiatives/invasive-crayfish-collaborative/) - ICC brings industry, science, and land management stakeholders together to improve management of invasive crayfish in the Great Lakes region.
- [Be a Hero–Release Zero](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/programs-initiatives/be-a-hero-release-zero/) - Learn how to prevent aquatic invasive species. Be a Hero – Release Zero offers tools and tips for safe handling and disposal of plants, animals, and water.
- [Aquatic Invasive Species](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/) - IISG works with many community groups to provide the tools they need to prevent the introduction and spread of these harmful organisms.
- [Donate to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/donate/) - Your donation can help IISG engage in cutting-edge research, bring science to your community, and offer educational programs in your local schools.
- [Buoys and Coastal Erosion](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/how-buoys-help/buoys-and-coastal-erosion/) - View at a larger size. Related Projects The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety Task Force helps swimmers, boaters, anglers, and others stay safe at the beach or on the water. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant funds research on shoreline development. The Illinois Sand Management Working Group is a network of regional partners collaborating on public shoreline management. Key Partners
- [Great Lakes Data](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-data/) - IISG has developed websites and tools for exploring real-time and archived Great Lakes data, to be used by researchers, management agencies, and lake enthusiasts.
- [Great Lakes Region PFAS Scoping and Competitive Research](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/gl-pfas-scoping-research/) - Scientists estimate that millions of tons of plastic are entering our lakes, rivers, and oceans every year, and much of this plastic pollution is preventable.
- [Water Resource Economics](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/) - IISG works with partners, playing a strategic role in initiating and advancing water supply planning to ensure availability and access to water for all users.
- [Sustainable Community Planning](https://iiseagrant.org/work/sustainable-community-planning/) - IISG helps communities apply science to maintain or improve quality of life, economic and social well-being, without adversely affecting the environment.
- [Stormwater & Green Infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/work/stormwater-green-infrastructure/) - IISG works with business and communities to offer green infrastructure solutions for the threat of flooding and to manage water quality issues.
- [Healthy Waters](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/) - IISG educates communities to understand proper disposal of unwanted medications, personal care products, and avoiding single use plastics to keep waters healthy.
- [Fisheries](https://iiseagrant.org/work/fisheries/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant works with operators, anglers, scientists, and managers on issues such as invasive species, habitat restoration, and socio-economics.
- [Fish Health Testing Mini Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/fish-health-testing-mini-grant/) - Aquaculture producers may face fish health challenges that require diagnostic testing to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management response. This program provides financial assistance to help offset costs associated with fish health diagnostics and sample submissions to laboratories. The program is intended to support producers in making informed decisions related to fish health and
- [Aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/) - Through workshops and educational materials, IISG helps aquaculture producers define markets and create value-added opportunities for their products.
- [Joel Davenport](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/joel-davenport/) - Graphic Design & Marketing Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [External Advisory Committee](https://iiseagrant.org/about/external-advisory-committee/) - The committee aids in defining IISG’s strategic goals, including providing guidance throughout the strategic planning process.
- [Aquaponics: Farming Fish, Growing Greens](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/aquaponics-curriculum/) - Using water chemistry and biology to teach about environmental science Aquaponics: Farming Fish, Growing Greens is a 10-lesson curriculum designed to teach STEM through the lens of aquaponics—a water based agricultural system that combines aquaculture and hydroponic principles. Download Curriculum This 9-12 grade curriculum is intended to be used along with an onsite aquaponics
- [Kristin TePas](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/kristin-tepas/) - Community Outreach Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois and Great Lakes National Program Office, U.S. EPA
- [Curricula and Activities](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/) - IISG has developed education programs to engage students in experiential practices to promote a sustainable society.
- [The Explorer Series](https://iiseagrant.org/education/lesson-plan-explorers/) - Weather, climate, and pollution impact the Great Lakes and our lives. The following Explorer collections provide access to lesson plans, factsheets, reading materials, videos, and visualizations based on the topics of weather and climate, pollution prevention, and nutrient pollution. Each tool includes an easy-to-use menu that can be filtered by grade level, geographic scale, topic,
- [Our Work](https://iiseagrant.org/work/) - Aquaculture Aquaponics Economics and Cost Analysis Farm Management Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative Marketing Processing Technical Assistance Aquatic Invasive Species Aquatic Invaders in the Marketplace Be a Hero-Transport Zero Invasive Crayfish Collaborative Coastal Resilience Shaping the Shoreline: Video Series Southern Lake Michigan Water Level Variability Fisheries Buoys in Lake Michigan Be a Hero-Transport Zero Climate Change
- [2024 Highlights](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/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. Rain gardens capture stormwater runoff Water supply forecasts inform
- [Professional Societies](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/professional-societies/) - Professional societies offer opportunities to connect with others who have or are working towards careers that you might be exploring. These societies are also a great way to discover more about the career and its requirements as well as learn about job opportunities. Many societies also have local or student chapters and graduate scholarships.
- [Community Engaged Internship for Undergraduate Students](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/community-engaged-internship/) - Sea Grant's Community Engaged Internship program aims to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions by providing training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists, decision makers, and citizens. The program will do so by recruiting, retaining and engaging students in place-based research, extension, education, and/or communication that respects and integrates local ways of
- [Podcasts](https://iiseagrant.org/news/podcasts/) - Podcasts of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [News](https://iiseagrant.org/news/)
- [Director’s Blog](https://iiseagrant.org/news/directors-blog/) - News from the director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [Students Ask Scientists: Video Chats](https://iiseagrant.org/education/students-ask-scientists/) - Students learn about research projects and scientific processes used to monitor and protect the Great Lakes. And they, of course, get to ask scientists questions about the Great Lakes and what a career in science looks like.
- [Careers](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/) - Deciding on a career can be a difficult process. IISG has compiled and created resources to help individuals learn more about Great Lakes and marine careers. Check out these links for more information about careers and making them happen. Types of careers Onboard EPA GLNPO’s Research Vessel, R/V Lake Guardian IISG Career Panel: Wildlife Biology,
- [Templates and Guidance for Proposal Submissions](https://iiseagrant.org/research/funding-opportunities/templates-and-guidance-for-proposal-submissions/) - Not all competitions require all of these forms. Refer to the specific RFP/RFA you are responding to for exactly what should be included with your submission. Templates If you have issues with these templates, please request assistance rather than altering the forms. 90-4 Budget Form All projects require a 90-4 form for each year of funding,
- [The Helm Magazine](https://iiseagrant.org/news/the-helm-magazine/) - Previous Issues Subscribe to The Helm (Digital Edition) Get the digital version of The Helm, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s annual publication, delivered straight to your inbox! The Helm features stories, research highlights, and Great Lakes insights from around the region.
- [Karter Burgdorf](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/karter-burgdorf/)
- [Kara Salazar](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/kara-salazar/) - Assistant Program Leader and Extension Specialist for Sustainable Communities, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Janice Milanovich](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/janice-milanovich/) - Great Lakes Educator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Irene Miles](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/irene-miles/) - Strategic Communication Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois and Illini Center
- [Hannah Leonard](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/hannah-leonard/)
- [Haider Mehdi](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/haider-mehdi/) - Post-Baccalaureate Fellow
- [Greg Hitzroth](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/greg-hitzroth/) - Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois & Chicago Botanic Garden
- [Ethan R. Chitty](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/ethan-r-chitty/) - Administrative and Layout Administrator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Dominique Turney](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/dominique-turney/) - Fisheries Specialist and Purdue Great Lakes Liaison
- [Daniel Walker](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/dan-walker/) - Community Planning Extension Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Amy Shambach](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/amy-shambach/) - Regional Aquaculture Marketing Outreach Associate, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Stuart Carlton](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/stuart-carlton/) - Assistant Director, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Sarah Zack](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/sarah-zack/) - Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Sarah Peterson](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/sarah-peterson/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Patrice Charlebois](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/patrice-charlebois/) - Assistant Director for Outreach, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Parker Maynard](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/parker-maynard/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Paris Collingsworth](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/paris-collingsworth/) - Great Lakes Ecosystem Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University & Great Lakes National Program Office, U.S. EPA
- [Natalia Szklaruk](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/natalia-szklaruk/)
- [Megan Gunn](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/megan-gunn/) - Aquatic Education Associate, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Leslie Dorworth](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/leslie-dorworth/) - Aquatic Ecology Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University Northwest
- [Margaret Lawrence](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/margaret-lawrence/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Kimberly Lomax-Cobb](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/kimberly-lomax/) - Office Administrator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Katie O'Reilly](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/katie-oreilly/) - Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist
- [Shiba Kar](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/shiba-kar/) - Associate Director, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Margaret Schneemann](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/margaret-schneemann/) - Water Resources Economist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois and Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
- [Kwamena Quagrainie](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/kwamena-quagrainie/) - Aquaculture Economics and Marketing Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/summer-internship-program/) - The Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to help address issues affecting coastal communities through social and environmental conservation sciences. Through this program, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s (IISG) interns will gain knowledge and skills to support Lake Michigan coastal communities in making more informed decisions about resource management and everyday activities. These
- [Know Your H2O](https://iiseagrant.org/education/know-your-h2o/) - Welcome to Know Your H2O. This program provides the opportunity for educators to borrow water monitoring equipment used by commercial aquaculturists. Your students can experience collecting and analyzing real-time water quality data to reinforce concepts introduced in classroom instruction. This is a great way to bring to life the importance of water quality for aquatic
- [Maddy Craft](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/maddy-craft-2/) - Water Quality Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Our Focus](https://iiseagrant.org/about/about-us/) - IISG, with its unique mandate to bring science to those who can use the information, serves a role in empowering people to solve problems in sustainable ways.
- [About](https://iiseagrant.org/about/) - Our Focus Our Team Newsroom The Helm 2024 Highlights Director's Blog External Advisory Committee Contact Us
- [Les Warren](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/18587-2/)
- [Hillary Glandon](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/hillary-glandon-2/) - Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois
- [Julie Fiorito](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/julie-fiorito/)
- [Laura Esman](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/laura-esman-2/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Tracking Fish in Downtown Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/work/fisheries/programs-initiatives/tracking-fish-downtown-chicago/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Shedd Aquarium, and Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources are studying fish behavior in the Chicago River. Using acoustic tags, researchers seek to better understand how fish move about the river and respond to various restoration initiatives. In June 2023, researchers began their Chicago River Acoustic Telemetry Array project by equipping 80
- [About](https://iiseagrant.org/about-2/) - Our Focus Our Team Newsroom The Helm 2024 Highlights Director's Blog External Advisory Committee Contact Us
- [Resources for Funded Projects](https://iiseagrant.org/research/resources-funded-projects/) - IISG provides details for reporting requirement for IISG-funded research, communication of results, and recommendations for publishing.
- [Ripple Effects](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/ripple-effects/) - Ripple Effects is a collection of 6-12 grade activities that introduce students to aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes. Through this curriculum, students can engage in research, reporting, and role-playing games and activities to learn why these non-native species threaten native ones, how they came to the region, and their impact on Great
- [Internships](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/internships/) - Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship The Great Lakes Undergraduate Internship offers undergraduate students the opportunity to contribute to addressing issues affecting coastal communities by combining social and environmental conservation science. Through this program, IISG’s interns will gain a greater understanding of and skills related to a variety of practices that can help lead to Lake Michigan
- [Project Websites](https://iiseagrant.org/resources/project-websites/) - A listing of the IISG web-based projects and microsites, ranging from topics of aquaulture to sustainable community planning.
- [Tracking provides insight into Chicago River fish](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/tracking-provides-insight-into-chicago-river-fish/) - While pollution levels in the Chicago River are low compared to historical levels, the environment still poses challenges for fish. For example, in places, high rises and concrete walkways line much of the river and most of the downtown river’s edge is comprised of steel walls. Efforts to improve habitat have led to the development
- [Illinois conservation officers learn to ID AIS](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/illinois-conservation-officers-learn-to-id-ais/) - Conservation police officers enforce regulations regarding the possession and use of potentially harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS) as well as interact with groups that are at risk of spreading AIS such as boaters, anglers, and aquarium hobbyists. However, officers do not always have the training to feel confident in their ability to distinguish between native
- [Lake Michigan buoys inform weather and fishing forecasts](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/lake-michigan-buoys-inform-weather-and-fishing-forecasts/) - Accurate and site-specific forecasts can be a key factor in helping inform boaters, fishers, and swimmers as they make recreational choices with safety in mind. Buoys are equipped with sensitive scientific instruments that can help weather forecasters as well as scientists, managers, recreational water users, and local community members understand Lake Michigan—how the lake looks
- [Chicago beach sand data provides management insights](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/chicago-beach-sand-data-provides-management-insights/) - Dramatically variable Lake Michigan water levels, bigger storms, and stronger winds have made managing sand along Chicago area beaches more challenging. However, if resource managers have the latest data on beach and offshore sand distributions and understand how it moves from one place to another, they can make more informed decisions regarding changes to these
- [Water supply forecasts inform community planning](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/water-supply-forecasts-inform-community-planning/) - Despite access to Lake Michigan, parts of the Chicago region face water supply challenges that will worsen without coordinated conservation efforts. Accurate demand forecasts help the state, counties, and communities plan for sustainable water use. In 2024, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) completed the updated Northeastern Illinois Regional Water
- [Rain gardens capture stormwater runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/news/newsroom/rain-gardens-capture-stormwater-runoff/) - In many communities, increasing urbanization and larger storms have led to more flooding. In addition, rainwater that hits pavement and flows into drains, and then to nearby water bodies, picks up pollutants along the way. One approach to reduce flooding and protect water quality is installing green infrastructure, including rain gardens. Rainwater soaks into the
- [Lake Michigan Explorer](https://iiseagrant.org/education/lesson-plan-explorers/lake-michigan-explorer/) - This explorer features a sortable list of internal and external resources for educators interested in teaching their students all about Lake Michigan and advancing their overall Great Lakes literacy. Think of it as a Lake Michigan one-stop shop! A downloadable resource template and user guide are provided as editable Word documents to help you compile
- [Weather & Climate Explorer](https://iiseagrant.org/education/lesson-plan-explorers/weather-climate-explorer/) - This education explorer provides a sortable list of external resources on the general topics of weather and climate. Many of the resources can be used as-is or adapted for virtual learning and at-home teaching environments. To easily find what you need, the following filters have been provided: Grade Level Geographic Scale Topic Learning Mode Time
- [Pollution Prevention Explorer](https://iiseagrant.org/education/lesson-plan-explorers/pollution-prevention-explorer/) - Explore a sortable list of external resources on the topics of water pollution and pollution prevention. Pollution prevention is broadly defined as any action that reduces, eliminates or prevents pollution at its source, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant focuses its pollution prevention outreach efforts to protect our shared water resources. To easily find what you need,
- [Job Boards](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/job-boards/) - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant knows that finding a job in the natural resources field can be challenging. We’ve compiled resources to help you find available jobs. Professional societies offer opportunities to connect with others who have or are working towards careers that you might be exploring. These societies are also a great way to discover more
- [Career Paths](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/career-paths/) - Deciding on a career can be a difficult process. IISG has compiled and created resources to help individuals learn more about Great Lakes and marine careers. Check out these links for more information about careers and ideas for making them happen. Types of careers IISG Career Panel 2025: Environmental Consulting, Freshwater Research,
- [Loanable Kits](https://iiseagrant.org/education/loanable-kits/) - Whether it’s scientific equipment or colorful costumes, these ready-to-use educational materials are available to rent for classroom or event use.
- [Technical Assistance](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/technical-assistance/) - We aim to lessen the learning curve for producers by providing technical assistance, helping emerging aquaculture operations become successful.
- [Marketing](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/marketing/) - No matter how small the aquaculture operations may be, marketing plan is the best strategy because once fish are marketable sizes, they have to be sold.
- [Farm Management](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/farm-management/) - IISG can assist with are overall business planning, species selection, infrastructure for production, fish stocking, fish feeding, water quality, etc.
- [Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/great-lakes-aquaculture-collaborative/) - The Great Lakes Aquaculture Collaborative is a federally funded project that seeks to create a regional group to foster science initiatives in the Great Lakes.
- [Master Watershed Steward Program](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/master-watershed-steward/) - The Illinois-Indiana Master Watershed Steward Program engages participants as stewards of natural ecosystems and resources through science-based education in their communities. Master Watershed Stewards promote healthy watersheds by increasing their understanding of potential causes of water resource degradation and providing the knowledge and tools they need to identify, prevent, or resolve water quality problems. The
- [Contaminants of Emerging Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/contaminants-of-emerging-concern/) - Research on CECs is key to ensuring healthy water resources—to determine ecosystem and human health effects, detectable and safe limits, and prevention and remediation techniques.
- [Nab the Aquatic Invader](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/nab-the-aquatic-invader/) - We’ve retired this website. But check out Sea Grant’s Center for Great Lakes Literacy AIS resources at Lessons & Resources | Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL)
- [Great Lakes Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/20122-2/) - The sediment at the bottom of many Great Lakes tributaries stores historic contaminants that take a long time to break down. Toxins like heavy metals, PCBs, PAHs, and dioxins persist, harming benthic macroinvertebrates. These are small, aquatic animals living at the bottom of our waterways that form the foundation of the food web. Sediment cleanup
- [IISG Job Announcements](https://iiseagrant.org/careers/jobs/) - There are no job openings at this time.
- [Helping Hands: Restoring Great Lakes Habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/helping-hands/) - This curriculum project provides an opportunity to engage upper elementary and high school students in Great Lakes environmental stewardship. The lessons and hands-on activities apply to schools located in Great Lakes communities where large scale environmental cleanup and restoration projects are taking place. These places are called Areas of Concern due to years of degradation
- [Subscribe to Education Newsletter](https://iiseagrant.org/education/subscribe-to-education-newsletter/)
- [Contact Us](https://iiseagrant.org/about/contact-us/) - Contact and social media information for Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
- [About](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/wilmette-buoy/about/) - The Wilmette buoy serves many audiences. The National Weather Service uses buoy data to forecast wave and weather conditions, observe current conditions, and adjust forecasts to match changing conditions. Recreational users of the lake also benefit from the data provided by the buoy. Boaters, anglers, paddlers, and surfers use the data to make decisions about their personal safety,
- [One Block at a Time](https://iiseagrant.org/work/sustainable-community-planning/programs-initiatives/one-block-at-a-time/) - Great Lakes communities experience frequent severe storms, flooding, and degraded water quality from expanding urbanization. Marginalized communities of low income, communities of color, and those lacking access to safe and stable neighborhoods are most impacted yet often have the fewest means to adapt to water quality and quantity concerns. Three Sea Grant programs (Illinois-Indiana, Minnesota,
- [Economics and Cost Analysis](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/economics-and-cost-analysis/) - IISG's aquaculture program, part of University of Illinois and Purdue University Extension, supports Illinois and Indiana through technology, marketing, technical assistance.
- [Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety](https://iiseagrant.org/work/recreation-tourism/programs-initiatives/southern-lake-michigan-water-safety/) - The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety Task Force brings together organizations, including IISG, to promote the safe use of Lake Michigan waters.
- [Buoys in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/how-buoys-help/buoys-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - View at a larger size. Related Projects The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety Task Force helps swimmers, boaters, anglers, and others stay safe at the beach or on the water. Key Partners Partners who help with buoy maintenance, management, or deployment include: Cary Troy Lab, Purdue University, Lyles School of Civil Engineering Limnotech, Inc. U.S.
- [Buoys and Upwellings](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/how-buoys-help/buoys-and-upwellings/) - View at a larger size. Related Projects The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety Task Force helps swimmers, boaters, anglers, and others stay safe at the beach or on the water. Southern Lake Michigan Outdoors is a destination website to explore swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, or camping in the southern Lake Michigan region. Key Partners Partners who help with
- [Education](https://iiseagrant.org/education/)
- [Natty Morrison](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/natty-morrison/) - Campus Engagement Coordinator, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Purdue University
- [Valuing Ecosystem Services](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/programs-initiatives/valuing-ecosystem-services/) - Natural environments provide a wide range of benefits that enhance our quality of life. From improving air and water quality to offering spaces for recreation, these benefits are essential for our well-being. Known as ecosystem services, this concept helps us understand and appreciate the many ways nature supports us. The Valuing Ecosystem Services website provides
- [The Incredible Shrinking Cup](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/shrinking-cup/) - If you are a teacher, shrinking polystyrene cups is a fun way to demonstrate the impact of pressure on volume (i.e., Boyle’s Law) with your class. Students will see firsthand the effects of increased water depth on pressure and volume. The results can be quite striking! The Incredible Shrinking Cup lesson guides each student in developing
- [Aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/aquaponics/) - Aquaponics is an intensive system that combines aquaculture fish production with growing plants in a hydroponic system.
- [Fisheries Data](https://iiseagrant.org/work/fisheries/programs-initiatives/fisheries-data/) - Comprehensive fisheries data in Lake Michigan have been collected. collated and published in two user-friendly websites: Angler Archive and Fish Atlas.
- [Fisheries Meetings](https://iiseagrant.org/work/fisheries/programs-initiatives/fisheries-meetings/) - General Info Since 2017, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) has hosted annual fisheries meetings in the spring and fall to highlight new and ongoing research related to fisheries and fishing on Lake Michigan. Meetings are held in the evening, with options for in-person at venues convenient for anglers in Illinois and Indiana as well as virtually.
- [How Buoys Help](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/how-buoys-help/) - Real-time monitoring devices continuously collect data,. Every 10 to 60 minutes, data is collected and sent via cellular transmission to websites and apps.
- [Grand Calumet River Area of Concern Virtual Reality Experience](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/grand-calumet-river-area-of-concern-virtual-reality-experience/) - The Grand Calumet River Area of Concern has experienced significant environmental degradation resulting from historical activities. This immersive experience allows users to travel along a segment of the Grand Calumet River in Northwest Indiana exploring degraded areas as well as sites that under the voluntary Great Lakes Legacy Act program have completed contaminated sediment remediation
- [Processing](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/programs-initiatives/processing/) - Research on processing facilities, product yields, economics and distribution can determine if the lack of facilities is limiting the growth of aquaculture.
- [Limno Loan](https://iiseagrant.org/education/loanable-kits/limnoloan/) - This program loans out Hydrolab DS5 sondes to collect water quality data. Each data sonde contains seven sensors, measuring: dissolved oxygen conductivity pH turbidity chlorophyll a depth temperature For more information about equipment, water quality parameters, sharing data, curriculum ideas and equipment reservation, please visit: http://www.limnoloan.org or contact Kristin Tepas at 312-886-6224 or ktepas@illinois.edu
- [Side Image Test](https://iiseagrant.org/side-image-test/) - Aliquam consequat consequat fringilla. Suspendisse ut volutpat erat. Fusce quis turpis cursus, tempus risus in, posuere risus. Donec malesuada efficitur mi in maximus. Duis nec ultrices magna, at pellentesque dui. Curabitur vestibulum vestibulum lobortis. Nullam vel elit sollicitudin, aliquet lectus sed, semper turpis. Etiam euismod vestibulum lorem, eget ultrices ligula condimentum cursus. Proin pharetra, ex
- [Sample VR](https://iiseagrant.org/about/sample-vr/)
- [The Center for Great Lakes Literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/education/center-for-great-lakes-literacy/) - The Center for Great Lakes Literacy, a collaborative effort led by Sea Grant educators in the Great Lakes, fosters informed decisions which advance stewardship.
- [Learning at Home](https://iiseagrant.org/education/learning-at-home/) - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, IISG offers these educational resources to help parents and teachers with ideas and online programming for learning at home.
- [Education -archive](https://iiseagrant.org/education-archive/) - Lake Michigan sparks curiosity and can offer many cross-curricular connections. IISG can help you learn more about this amazing shared resource through activities, curriculum, professional learning, and stewardship project support. Explore the education resources and tools below to enhance your appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of southern Lake Michigan. Educator Resources Center
- [Education](https://iiseagrant.org/education/overview/) - Content goes here.
- [National Ocean Sciences Bowl](https://iiseagrant.org/education/national-ocean-sciences-bowl/) - The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB) is a national academic competition in which teams of high school students compete for the regional and national title.
- [Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces](https://iiseagrant.org/work/sustainable-community-planning/programs-initiatives/enhancing-the-value-of-public-spaces/) - Enhancing the Value of Public Spaces addresses public spaces and their role in enhancing the quality of place by helping communities plan for a sustainable future.
- [Purdue Rainscaping Education](https://iiseagrant.org/work/sustainable-community-planning/programs-initiatives/purdue-rainscaping-education/) - The Rainscaping Education Program provides training and resources on practices for a residential setting or small scale public spaces project.
- [About](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/chicago-pier-buoy/about/) - This third buoy, known affectionately as Chuoy, joins IISG buoys in the nearshore waters of Michigan City, Indiana and Wilmette, Illinois. Together, these three, along with two University of Illinois buoys closer to the Wisconsin border, paint a comprehensive picture of coastal lake conditions in the two states. This buoy is based in the busy
- [Red Oak Rain Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/work/stormwater-green-infrastructure/programs-initiatives/red-oak-rain-garden/) - The Red Oak Rain Garden located on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus soaks up rainwater, enhances the community aesthetic and educational experience, and promotes well-being for everyone who visits. As part of Illinois Extension, our Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Red Oak Rain Garden Team believes in providing excellence in educational programming and providing accessible programs that help
- [Stormwater@Home](https://iiseagrant.org/work/stormwater-green-infrastructure/programs-initiatives/stormwater-at-home/) - Many people want to reduce flooding in their neighborhoods but don’t know where to start. Rainfall management practices and native plants can seem mysterious and out of reach for an average homeowner. Videos The Stormwater@Home video series begins with a brief overview of stormwater issues and why it’s important to be part of the solution.
- [Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Illinois Groundwork](https://iiseagrant.org/work/stormwater-green-infrastructure/programs-initiatives/illinois-groundwork/) - When it rains, most of us don’t think about where the water goes—until the water has nowhere to go. When rainfall overwhelms our stormwater drainage infrastructure capacity, flooding occurs. One way to address flooding is through capturing and infiltrating stormwater onsite using green stormwater infrastructure. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) uses design strategies—such as rain gardens
- [The Community Planning Approach to Green Infrastructure and Hazard Mitigation Toolkit](https://iiseagrant.org/work/sustainable-community-planning/programs-initiatives/the-community-planning-approach-to-green-infrastructure-and-hazard-mitigation-toolkit/) - Communities face several challenges and complex decisions related to natural hazards, which are increasingly exacerbated by climate change. Furthermore, the increased frequency of extreme weather events creates a widespread challenge for managing stormwater, flooding, and extreme heat. Integrating mitigation and resilience strategies into multiple community plans and policies is essential if communities are to adapt
- [Natural Lawn Care](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/natural-lawn-care/) - This program reduces polluted runoff in our waterbodies and enhances a lawn’s natural ability to thrive.
- [Southern Lake Michigan Water Level Variability](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/southern-lake-michigan-water-level-variability/) - The southern Lake Michigan shoreline has recently been impacted by both historically low and historically high water levels. From record low water levels in 2012-2013 to record high water levels in 2020, communities have had to quickly respond to immediate effects while also considering uncertainty about future conditions. From erosion to coastal flooding and ecological
- [Chicago Buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/chicago-pier-buoy/)
- [Aquatic Invaders in the Marketplace](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/programs-initiatives/aquatic-invaders-in-the-marketplace/) - The website provides information and tools needed to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species commonly found in trade.
- [Be A Hero—Transport Zero](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/programs-initiatives/be-a-hero-transport-zero/) - You can help prevent these impacts—"Be A Hero" and join the more than 90 percent of outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois who are fighting the spread of invaders.
- [Research Projects](https://iiseagrant.org/research/research-projects/) - IISG funds researchers who work on issues in the southern Lake Michigan region. Database contains descriptions and reports for research dating back to 1994.
- [Great Lakes Legacy Act](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-cleanup/programs-initiatives/great-lakes-legacy-act/) - Industrial pollution remains in the sediment of many Great Lakes tributaries, and are restored through the Great Lakes Legacy Act by the U.S. EPA.
- [Calumet Collaborative Training & Maintenance Workgroup](https://iiseagrant.org/work/stormwater-green-infrastructure/programs-initiatives/stormwater-green-infrastructure/) - The workgroup engages in coordinated planning to improve stormwater management, addressing the negative impacts of urban flooding through green infrastructure.
- [Water Pricing](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/programs-initiatives/water-pricing/) - The Full-Cost Water Pricing Guidebook, and two more guides, offer local decision makers tools for implementing rates and addressing the need for investment.
- [Water Conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/programs-initiatives/water-conservation/) - Encouraging communities to conserve and reuse water can make our water supply more sustainable.
- [Regional Water Demand Forecasting](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/programs-initiatives/regional-water-demand-forecasting/) - The forecast provides the greater Chicago region with insights on demand and strategies for ensuring that water supply meets future demand.
- [Unwanted Medicines](https://iiseagrant.org/work/healthy-waters/programs-initiatives/unwanted-medicines/) - The decisions made about disposing of our medications impacts our rivers and lakes. Research indicates better methods are needed for disposal.
- [Our Team](https://iiseagrant.org/about/our-team/) - IISG staff members and contact information
- [Photos](https://iiseagrant.org/resources/photos/) - IISG has images, on Photoshelter, of the southern Lake Michigan region in Illinois and Indiana. Contact Irene Miles at miles@illinois.edu to request use of photos.
- [Publications & Products](https://iiseagrant.org/resources/publications-products/) - Search our database for publications, fact sheets, presentations, and other products on issues related to Lake Michigan and surrounding communities.
- [Aquaculture Town Hall](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquaculture/aquaculture-town-hall/) - COVID-19 & Small Business Opportunities - April 9, 2020 The purpose of the town hall is to share resources available to the industry in these trying economic times and also provide an opportunity for fish farmers to share needs and learn from each other on coping strategies. Town Hall Webinar USDA Farm Service Agency Publications Microloans
- [Results](https://iiseagrant.org/resources/publications-products/results/) - Note: Some older Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant publications have not yet been restructured into ADA compliant formats. We are actively working on this. If you are having difficulty accessing a particular item in one of our databases, please contact iisg@purdue.edu with the name of the item and its URL for further assistance.
- [Programs & Initiatives](https://iiseagrant.org/work/great-lakes-data/programs-initiatives/) - This page is being created dynamically.
- [Programs & Initiatives](https://iiseagrant.org/work/water-supply/programs-initiatives/) - This page is being created dynamically.
- [The Medicine Chest](https://iiseagrant.org/education/curriculum-activities/the-medicine-chest/) - Pharmaceuticals help people and animals live healthier lives, yet their use sometimes comes with unforeseen consequences. Contaminated drinking water and unintended impacts on wildlife and plants have both been associated with medicines that are not disposed of properly. The problem is only growing because of the increasing use of medications. Unused prescription medications in homes
- [Donate](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/michigan-city-buoy/donate/) - Your interest in our buoys has not gone unnoticed! Please consider making a donation. Your phone calls, emails, and interactions through Twitter and Facebook have reassured us that the buoys are valued and needed. We are proud to be able to offer the services of two buoys—one located in the waters north of Michigan City, Indiana
- [Programs & Initiatives](https://iiseagrant.org/work/aquatic-invasive-species/programs-initiatives/) - This page is being created dynamically.
- [Programs & Initiatives](https://iiseagrant.org/work/coastal-resilience/programs-initiatives/) - This page is being created dynamically.
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- [Donate](https://iiseagrant.org/buoys/wilmette-buoy/donate/) - Your interest in our buoys has not gone unnoticed! Please consider making a donation. Your phone calls, emails, and interactions through Twitter and Facebook have reassured us that the buoys are valued and needed. We are proud to be able to offer the services of two buoys—one located in the waters north of Michigan City, Indiana
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## Research Project

- [The Population Dynamics and Ecology of Zebra Mussels in Inland Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-population-dynamics-and-ecology-of-zebra-mussels-in-inland-lakes/) - The Population Dynamics and Ecology of Zebra Mussels in Inland Lakes
- [Lipid Nutrition and Metabolism in Yellow Perch](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/lipid-nutrition-and-metabolism-in-yellow-perch/) - Lipid Nutrition and Metabolism in Yellow Perch
- [Market Research for Yellow Perch Aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/market-research-for-yellow-perch-aquaculture/) - Market Research for Yellow Perch Aquaculture
- [Yellow Perch Effluent Characterization](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/yellow-perch-effluent-characterization/) - Yellow Perch Effluent Characterization
- [Potential Impacts of Invading Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) on Benthic and Pelagic Ecosystems of the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/potential-impacts-of-invading-ruffe-gymnocephalus-cernuus-on-benthic-and-pelagic-ecosystems-of-the-great-lakes/) - Potential Impacts of Invading Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernuus) on Benthic and Pelagic Ecosystems of the Great Lakes
- [Limiting Factors and Ecological Effects of Zebra Mussels in a Southern Lake Michigan Drainage](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/limiting-factors-and-ecological-effects-of-zebra-mussels-in-a-southern-lake-michigan-drainage/)
- [Assessment of Bacterial and Viral Contamination in Burns Ditch and Lake Water in Northwest Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/assessment-of-bacterial-and-viral-contamination-in-burns-ditch-and-lake-water-in-northwest-indiana/) - Assessment of Bacterial and Viral Contamination in Burns Ditch and Lake Water in Northwest Indiana
- [Assessment of Genetic Damage in Bullhead Catfish in Contaminated Reservoir in the Great Lakes Basin Region Using the Alkaline DNA Unwinding Method](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/assessment-of-genetic-damage-in-bullhead-catfish-in-contaminated-reservoir-in-the-great-lakes-basin-region-using-the-alkaline-dna-unwinding-method/) - Assessment of Genetic Damage in Bullhead Catfish in Contaminated Reservoir in the Great Lakes Basin Region Using the Alkaline DNA Unwinding Method
- [Isolation of Fish Growth Factor](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/isolation-of-fish-growth-factor/) - Isolation of Fish Growth Factor
- [Evaluation of Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens, Production Methods in Polyculture and Seasonal Rotation with Freshwater Prawns](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluation-of-yellow-perch-perca-flavescens-production-methods-in-polyculture-and-seasonal-rotation-with-freshwater-prawns/) - Evaluation of Yellow Perch, Perca flavescens, Production Methods in Polyculture and Seasonal Rotation with Freshwater Prawns
- [Degradation and Restoration of Lake Michigan: Past and Future of Nonindigenous Species](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/degradation-and-restoration-of-lake-michigan-past-and-future-of-nonindigenous-species/) - Degradation and Restoration of Lake Michigan: Past and Future of Nonindigenous Species
- [Model of Lake Michigan-Illinois River Zebra Mussel Metapopulation: Evaluating Possible Control Strategies](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/model-of-lake-michigan-illinois-river-zebra-mussel-metapopulation-evaluating-possible-control-strategies/) - Model of Lake Michigan-Illinois River Zebra Mussel Metapopulation: Evaluating Possible Control Strategies
- [Development of a Biological Indicator of Exposure to PAHs in Fishes of the Grant Calumet River System](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-a-biological-indicator-of-exposure-to-pahs-in-fishes-of-the-grant-calumet-river-system/) - Development of a Biological Indicator of Exposure to PAHs in Fishes of the Grant Calumet River System
- [Bioremediation of Sediments Contaminated by Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/bioremediation-of-sediments-contaminated-by-polynuclear-aromatic-hydrocarbons/) - Bioremediation of Sediments Contaminated by Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons
- [Recruitment failure of yellow perch in Lake Michigan: evaluation of the starvation and predation hypotheses](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/recruitment-failure-of-yellow-perch-in-lake-michigan-evaluation-of-the-starvation-and-predation-hypotheses/) - Recruitment failure of yellow perch in Lake Michigan: evaluation of the starvation and predation hypotheses
- [Primordial Germ Cell Cultures for Transgenic Fish Production](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/primordial-germ-cell-cultures-for-transgenic-fish-production/) - Primordial Germ Cell Cultures for Transgenic Fish Production
- [Quantifying pathways of nonindigenous aquatic species](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-pathways-of-nonindigenous-aquatic-species/) - Quantifying pathways of nonindigenous aquatic species
- [Dispersal of Exotic Species in the Great Lakes: Crayfish as a Model System for Benthic Species](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/dispersal-of-exotic-species-in-the-great-lakes-crayfish-as-a-model-system-for-benthic-species/) - Dispersal of Exotic Species in the Great Lakes: Crayfish as a Model System for Benthic Species
- [Round Goby and Mottled Sculpin Spawning Interactions](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/round-goby-and-mottled-sculpin-spawning-interactions/) - Round Goby and Mottled Sculpin Spawning Interactions
- [Low Frequency Electromagnetism as an Effective Method for the Control of Zebra Mussel Infestation](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/low-frequency-electromagnetism-as-an-effective-method-for-the-control-of-zebra-mussel-infestation/) - Low Frequency Electromagnetism as an Effective Method for the Control of Zebra Mussel Infestation
- [Contamination of Wetland Sediments Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Implications for Wetland Restoration Strategies](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/contamination-of-wetland-sediments-indiana-dunes-national-lakeshore-implications-for-wetland-restoration-strategies/) - Contamination of Wetland Sediments Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Implications for Wetland Restoration Strategies
- [Natural Photochemically Mediated Destruction of Contaminants in Rivers and Lakes of the Calumet Area](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/natural-photochemically-mediated-destruction-of-contaminants-in-rivers-and-lakes-of-the-calumet-area/) - Natural Photochemically Mediated Destruction of Contaminants in Rivers and Lakes of the Calumet Area
- [Genomic Typing of Escherichia coli Isolates from Human, Animal and Environmental Sources by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Analysis](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/genomic-typing-of-escherichia-coli-isolates-from-human-animal-and-environmental-sources-by-random-amplified-polymorphic-dna-rapd-analysis/) - Genomic Typing of Escherichia coli Isolates from Human, Animal and Environmental Sources by Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Analysis
- [Outdoor Recreation and the NSRE: An Examination of Nature Based Learning Activities with a Focus on Water](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/outdoor-recreation-and-the-nsre-an-examination-of-nature-based-learning-activities-with-a-focus-on-water/) - Outdoor Recreation and the NSRE: An Examination of Nature Based Learning Activities with a Focus on Water
- [Exploring the Role of Food Availability to Yellow Perch Recruitment Success](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/exploring-the-role-of-food-availability-to-yellow-perch-recruitment-success/) - Exploring the Role of Food Availability to Yellow Perch Recruitment Success
- [Predicting Zebra Mussel Transport in Rivers and Estuaries](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/predicting-zebra-mussel-transport-in-rivers-and-estuaries/) - Predicting Zebra Mussel Transport in Rivers and Estuaries
- [Molecular Recognition Based Sensing of Critical and Emerging LaMP Pollutants: A Versatile New Nano-engineered Materials Approach Project](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/molecular-recognition-based-sensing-of-critical-and-emerging-lamp-pollutants-a-versatile-new-nano-engineered-materials-approach-project/) - Molecular Recognition Based Sensing of Critical and Emerging LaMP Pollutants: A Versatile New Nano-engineered Materials Approach Project
- [Influence of upwelling events on larval and juvenile yellow perch project](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/influence-of-upwelling-events-on-larval-and-juvenile-yellow-perch-project/) - Influence of upwelling events on larval and juvenile yellow perch project
- [The development of molecular and biochemical tools to assess changes in yellow perch (Perca flavescens) growth hormone](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-development-of-molecular-and-biochemical-tools-to-assess-changes-in-yellow-perch-perca-flavescens-growth-hormone/) - The development of molecular and biochemical tools to assess changes in yellow perch (Perca flavescens) growth hormone
- [Determination of the effects of culture temperature on growth, survival and biochemical composition of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/determination-of-the-effects-of-culture-temperature-on-growth-survival-and-biochemical-composition-of-largemouth-bass-micropterus-salmoides/) - Determination of the effects of culture temperature on growth, survival and biochemical composition of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides)
- [Zebra Mussels, Round Gobies, and Eurasian Ruffe: Predicting Ecological Impacts of the "Exotic Triad" to Improve Control Project](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/zebra-mussels-round-gobies-and-eurasian-ruffe-predicting-ecological-impacts-of-the-exotic-triad-to-improve-control-project/) - Zebra Mussels, Round Gobies, and Eurasian Ruffe: Predicting Ecological Impacts of the "Exotic Triad" to Improve Control Project
- [Consequences of Round Goby Invasion for Littoral Zone Communities: Effects on Sculpin and Benthic Invertebrates Project](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/consequences-of-round-goby-invasion-for-littoral-zone-communities-effects-on-sculpin-and-benthic-invertebrates-project/) - Consequences of Round Goby Invasion for Littoral Zone Communities: Effects on Sculpin and Benthic Invertebrates Project
- [DNA fingerprinting as a means for tracing the source of E. coli contamination](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/dna-fingerprinting-as-a-means-for-tracing-the-source-of-e-coli-contamination/) - DNA fingerprinting as a means for tracing the source of E. coli contamination
- [Development of Water Markets for Northeastern Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-water-markets-for-northeastern-illinois/) - Development of Water Markets for Northeastern Illinois
- [Metapopulation dynamics and control of the zebra mussel in freshwater and estuarine systems: the effects of hydrodynamics, larval supply, and embayments](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/metapopulation-dynamics-and-control-of-the-zebra-mussel-in-freshwater-and-estuarine-systems-the-effects-of-hydrodynamics-larval-supply-and-embayments/) - Metapopulation dynamics and control of the zebra mussel in freshwater and estuarine systems: the effects of hydrodynamics, larval supply, and embayments
- [Aquatic nuisance species: an evaluation of barriers for preventing the spread of Bighead and Silver carp to the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/aquatic-nuisance-species-an-evaluation-of-barriers-for-preventing-the-spread-of-bighead-and-silver-carp-to-the-great-lakes/) - Aquatic nuisance species: an evaluation of barriers for preventing the spread of Bighead and Silver carp to the Great Lakes
- [Targeted inactivation of the fish aromatase gene](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/targeted-inactivation-of-the-fish-aromatase-gene/) - Targeted inactivation of the fish aromatase gene
- [Bighead carp in the upper midwest river: competition with native filter-feeding fishes and potential threats to the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/bighead-carp-in-the-upper-midwest-river-competition-with-native-filter-feeding-fishes-and-potential-threats-to-the-great-lakes/) - Bighead carp in the upper midwest river: competition with native filter-feeding fishes and potential threats to the Great Lakes
- [Mercury methylation and demethylation in a contaminated urban watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/mercury-methylation-and-demethylation-in-a-contaminated-urban-watershed/) - Mercury methylation and demethylation in a contaminated urban watershed
- [Speciation and availability of metals in wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/speciation-and-availability-of-metals-in-wetlands/) - Speciation and availability of metals in wetlands
- [Economic impact of ballast-mediated invasive species in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/economic-impact-of-ballast-mediated-invasive-species-in-the-great-lakes/) - Economic impact of ballast-mediated invasive species in the Great Lakes
- [Aquatic nuisance species - evaluating the ecological and economic value of the 100th Meridian Initiative](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/aquatic-nuisance-species-evaluating-the-ecological-and-economic-value-of-the-100th-meridian-initiative/) - Aquatic nuisance species - evaluating the ecological and economic value of the 100th Meridian Initiative
- [Quantifying the impact of land cover change and of climate change on floods in Northeastern Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-the-impact-of-land-cover-change-and-of-climate-change-on-floods-in-northeastern-illinois/) - Quantifying the impact of land cover change and of climate change on floods in Northeastern Illinois
- [Urban stream naturalization - a systems context for practice implementation](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/urban-stream-naturalization-a-systems-context-for-practice-implementation/) - Urban stream naturalization - a systems context for practice implementation
- [The Calumet area ecological management strategy: measuring the non-market economic benefits](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-calumet-area-ecological-management-strategy-measuring-the-non-market-economic-benefits/) - The Calumet area ecological management strategy: measuring the non-market economic benefits
- [Reconstructing low lake levels of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/reconstructing-low-lake-levels-of-lake-michigan/) - Reconstructing low lake levels of Lake Michigan
- [Water Supply Planning Modeling Tool for Local Governments](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/water-supply-planning-modeling-tool-for-local-governments/) - Water Supply Planning Modeling Tool for Local Governments
- [Alteration of Lake Michigan benthic communities by the invasive colonial hydroid, Cordylophora caspia: effects on fish prey](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/alteration-of-lake-michigan-benthic-communities-by-the-invasive-colonial-hydroid-cordylophora-caspia-effects-on-fish-prey/) - Alteration of Lake Michigan benthic communities by the invasive colonial hydroid, Cordylophora caspia: effects on fish prey
- [Evaluating Asian carp colonization potential and impact in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluating-asian-carp-colonization-potential-and-impact-in-the-great-lakes/) - Evaluating Asian carp colonization potential and impact in the Great Lakes
- [Multi-site economic benefits of sediment remediation of Great Lake Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/multi-site-economic-benefits-of-sediment-remediation-of-great-lake-areas-of-concern/) - Multi-site economic benefits of sediment remediation of Great Lake Areas of Concern
- [Exploring the diversity and biopharmaceutical potential of unculturable bacteria from Lake Michigan sediments](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/exploring-the-diversity-and-biopharmaceutical-potential-of-unculturable-bacteria-from-lake-michigan-sediments/) - Exploring the diversity and biopharmaceutical potential of unculturable bacteria from Lake Michigan sediments
- [A spatio-temporal study of methylmercury biogeochemistry in wetlands of the southern Lake Michigan watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/a-spatio-temporal-study-of-methylmercury-biogeochemistry-in-wetlands-of-the-southern-lake-michigan-watershed/) - A spatio-temporal study of methylmercury biogeochemistry in wetlands of the southern Lake Michigan watershed
- [Development of a comparative toxicity database for the U.S. EPA priority drinking water disinfection by-products](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-a-comparative-toxicity-database-for-the-u-s-epa-priority-drinking-water-disinfection-by-products/) - Development of a comparative toxicity database for the U.S. EPA priority drinking water disinfection by-products
- [Real-time fluorometric assay for sewage presence: a cost-effective method to determine potential water quality threats to swimmers and ecosystem health](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/real-time-fluorometric-assay-for-sewage-presence-a-cost-effective-method-to-determine-potential-water-quality-threats-to-swimmers-and-ecosystem-health/) - Real-time fluorometric assay for sewage presence: a cost-effective method to determine potential water quality threats to swimmers and ecosystem health
- [Development of virtual coastal cities for Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-virtual-coastal-cities-for-indiana/) - Development of virtual coastal cities for Indiana
- [Increasing the availability of veterinarians for Indiana and Illinois aquaculturists](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/increasing-the-availability-of-veterinarians-for-indiana-and-illinois-aquaculturists/) - Increasing the availability of veterinarians for Indiana and Illinois aquaculturists
- [Replacement of fish meal in hybrid striped bass diets with proteinaceous fermentation biomass](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/replacement-of-fish-meal-in-hybrid-striped-bass-diets-with-proteinaceous-fermentation-biomass/) - Replacement of fish meal in hybrid striped bass diets with proteinaceous fermentation biomass
- [How do plant species invasions affect water quality services performed by Great Lakes coastal wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/how-do-plant-species-invasions-affect-water-quality-services-performed-by-great-lakes-coastal-wetlands/) - How do plant species invasions affect water quality services performed by Great Lakes coastal wetlands
- [Simulating the implications of recreational disturbance on Karner Blue Butterflies (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/simulating-the-implications-of-recreational-disturbance-on-karner-blue-butterflies-lycaeides-melissa-samuelis-at-the-indiana-dunes-national-lakeshore/) - Simulating the implications of recreational disturbance on Karner Blue Butterflies (Lycaeides melissa samuelis) at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- [Toxic byproducts generated in disinfected drinking water contaminated with pharmaceuticals](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/toxic-byproducts-generated-in-disinfected-drinking-water-contaminated-with-pharmaceuticals/) - Toxic byproducts generated in disinfected drinking water contaminated with pharmaceuticals
- [Land use disturbance impacts on stream fish physiology](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/land-use-disturbance-impacts-on-stream-fish-physiology/) - Land use disturbance impacts on stream fish physiology
- [Modeling the 10-year changes of juvenile fish assemblages in Lake Michigan near-shore water](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/modeling-the-10-year-changes-of-juvenile-fish-assemblages-in-lake-michigan-near-shore-water/) - Modeling the 10-year changes of juvenile fish assemblages in Lake Michigan near-shore water
- [Evaluation of phosphorus loading following a manure spill and an in-stream sediment amendment to reduce phosphorus desorption](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluation-of-phosphorus-loading-following-a-manure-spill-and-an-in-stream-sediment-amendment-to-reduce-phosphorus-desorption/) - Evaluation of phosphorus loading following a manure spill and an in-stream sediment amendment to reduce phosphorus desorption
- [Utilization of genomic signatures from Hyalella azteca as a way to quickly evaluate toxicity and need of sediment remediation in the Great Lakes basin](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/utilization-of-genomic-signatures-from-hyalella-azteca-as-a-way-to-quickly-evaluate-toxicity-and-need-of-sediment-remediation-in-the-great-lakes-basin/) - Utilization of genomic signatures from Hyalella azteca as a way to quickly evaluate toxicity and need of sediment remediation in the Great Lakes basin
- [Energy efficient and sustainable aquaculture water treatment Using microbial fuel cells and membrane-supported biofilms](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/energy-efficient-and-sustainable-aquaculture-water-treatment-using-microbial-fuel-cells-and-membrane-supported-biofilms/) - Energy efficient and sustainable aquaculture water treatment Using microbial fuel cells and membrane-supported biofilms
- [Assessing consumer preferences and demand for fish: a market analysis of the Midwest aquaculture industry](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/assessing-consumer-preferences-and-demand-for-fish-a-market-analysis-of-the-midwest-aquaculture-industry/) - Assessing consumer preferences and demand for fish: a market analysis of the Midwest aquaculture industry
- [Real-time online access to fish consumption advice](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/real-time-online-access-to-fish-consumption-advice/) - Real-time online access to fish consumption advice
- [Food webs in the 21st century: exploration of new enabling technologies to understand and predict changes in aquatic food webs and impacts of ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/food-webs-in-the-21st-century-exploration-of-new-enabling-technologies-to-understand-and-predict-changes-in-aquatic-food-webs-and-impacts-of-ecosystems/) - Food webs in the 21st century: exploration of new enabling technologies to understand and predict changes in aquatic food webs and impacts of ecosystems
- [Genomic resources in lake sturgeon](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/genomic-resources-in-lake-sturgeon/) - Genomic resources in lake sturgeon
- [Ecological genetics of Phragmites australis invasion in southern Lake Michigan coastal habitats](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/ecological-genetics-of-phragmites-australis-invasion-in-southern-lake-michigan-coastal-habitats/) - Ecological genetics of Phragmites australis invasion in southern Lake Michigan coastal habitats
- [Pilot field observations of Lake Michigan atmospheric boundary layers](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/pilot-field-observations-of-lake-michigan-atmospheric-boundary-layers/) - Pilot field observations of Lake Michigan atmospheric boundary layers
- [Quantifying estrogen compound and nutrient reduction in a coupled wetland and groundwater flow-through system](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-estrogen-compound-and-nutrient-reduction-in-a-coupled-wetland-and-groundwater-flow-through-system/) - Quantifying estrogen compound and nutrient reduction in a coupled wetland and groundwater flow-through system
- [Trace organics in Lake Michigan: concentration and detection frequency of pharmaceuticals in the near-shore water column](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/trace-organics-in-lake-michigan-concentration-and-detection-frequency-of-pharmaceuticals-in-the-near-shore-water-column/) - Trace organics in Lake Michigan: concentration and detection frequency of pharmaceuticals in the near-shore water column
- [Contaminant transport by introduced Pacific salmon to Great Lakes tributaries](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/contaminant-transport-by-introduced-pacific-salmon-to-great-lakes-tributaries/) - Contaminant transport by introduced Pacific salmon to Great Lakes tributaries
- [Modeling the effects of land use/land cover change on surface water quality within the Chicago MSA](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/modeling-the-effects-of-land-use-land-cover-change-on-surface-water-quality-within-the-chicago-msa/) - Modeling the effects of land use/land cover change on surface water quality within the Chicago MSA
- [Nutrient fluxes in tile drains and ditches draining Midwestern agriculture fields fertilized with manure](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/nutrient-fluxes-in-tile-drains-and-ditches-draining-midwestern-agriculture-fields-fertilized-with-manure/) - Nutrient fluxes in tile drains and ditches draining Midwestern agriculture fields fertilized with manure
- [A web-based tool to measure environmental quality standards for phosphorus in water at Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/a-web-based-tool-to-measure-environmental-quality-standards-for-phosphorus-in-water-at-lake-erie/) - A web-based tool to measure environmental quality standards for phosphorus in water at Lake Erie
- [Assessing Nearshore-Offshore Connectivity in the Lake Michigan Food Web Using Multiple Trophic Indicators](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/assessing-nearshore-offshore-connectivity-in-the-lake-michigan-food-web-using-multiple-trophic-indicators/) - Assessing Nearshore-Offshore Connectivity in the Lake Michigan Food Web Using Multiple Trophic Indicators
- [Impacts of invasive Asian carp on native food webs](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/impacts-of-invasive-asian-carp-on-native-food-webs/) - Impacts of invasive Asian carp on native food webs
- [Developing functional indicators of coastal wetlands health](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/developing-functional-indicators-of-coastal-wetlands-health/) - Developing functional indicators of coastal wetlands health
- [Restoration of native pine species in Great Lake coastal environments](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/restoration-of-native-pine-species-in-great-lake-coastal-environments/) - Restoration of native pine species in Great Lake coastal environments
- [Impacts of nanomaterials on aquatic microbial communities](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/impacts-of-nanomaterials-on-aquatic-microbial-communities/) - Impacts of nanomaterials on aquatic microbial communities
- [The effect of wet weather driven dissolved oxygen sags on fishes in urban systems](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-effect-of-wet-weather-driven-dissolved-oxygen-sags-on-fishes-in-urban-systems/) - The effect of wet weather driven dissolved oxygen sags on fishes in urban systems
- [Modeling methods to evaluate low impact development](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/modeling-methods-to-evaluate-low-impact-development/) - Modeling methods to evaluate low impact development
- [On the feasibility of establishing a saline aquaculture industry in Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/on-the-feasibility-of-establishing-a-saline-aquaculture-industry-in-illinois/) - On the feasibility of establishing a saline aquaculture industry in Illinois
- [Alteration of nutrient cycling and food web structure by profundal quagga mussels in Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/alteration-of-nutrient-cycling-and-food-web-structure-by-profundal-quagga-mussels-in-lake-michigan/) - Alteration of nutrient cycling and food web structure by profundal quagga mussels in Lake Michigan
- [Development of Lake Michigan actinomycete bacteria as a source for antibiotic drug leads](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-lake-michigan-actinomycete-bacteria-as-a-source-for-antibiotic-drug-leads/) - Development of Lake Michigan actinomycete bacteria as a source for antibiotic drug leads
- [A three stage outreach transferability program of decision making tool to prevent, manage, and control Asian carp populations in Lake Michigan tributaries based on the evaluation of transport of eggs of local Asian carp populations](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/a-three-stage-outreach-transferability-program-of-decision-making-tool-to-prevent-manage-and-control-asian-carp-populations-in-lake-michigan-tributaries-based-on-the-evaluation-of-transport-of-eggs/) - A three stage transferability tool to for controlling Asian carp populations in Lake Michigan tributaries based on the evaluation of transport of eggs.
- [PhragNet: A cooperative learning network for adaptive management of Phragmites-invaded coastal habitats](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/phragnet-a-cooperative-learning-network-for-adaptive-management-of-phragmites-invaded-coastal-habitats/) - PhragNet: A cooperative learning network for adaptive management of Phragmites-invaded coastal habitats
- [Low impact development in Chicago for integrated watershed management across scales](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/low-impact-development-in-chicago-for-integrated-watershed-management-across-scales/) - Low impact development in Chicago for integrated watershed management across scales
- [Estimating the ecological impacts of pharmaceuticals in Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/estimating-the-ecological-impacts-of-pharmaceuticals-in-lake-michigan/) - Estimating the ecological impacts of pharmaceuticals in Lake Michigan
- [Evaluating the maintenance and diffusion of best management practices in the Salt Creek Watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluating-the-maintenance-and-diffusion-of-best-management-practices-in-the-salt-creek-watershed/) - Evaluating the maintenance and diffusion of best management practices in the Salt Creek Watershed
- [Quantifying coastal wetland-nearshore linkages in Lake Michigan for sustaining sport fishes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-coastal-wetland-nearshore-linkages-in-lake-michigan-for-sustaining-sport-fishes/) - Quantifying coastal wetland-nearshore linkages in Lake Michigan for sustaining sport fishes
- [Impact of taxonomic and genetic diversity on dissolved organic carbon uptake by bacterial communities](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/impact-of-taxonomic-and-genetic-diverstiy-on-dissolved-organic-carbon-uptake-by-bacterial-communities/) - Impact of taxonomic and genetic diversity on dissolved organic carbon uptake by bacterial communities
- [Drivers of microbial food web structure and function: Bottom-up and topdown controls across Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/drivers-of-microbial-food-web-structure-and-function-bottom-up-and-topdown-controls-across-lake-michigan/) - Drivers of microbial food web structure and function: Bottom-up and topdown controls across Lake Michigan
- [Adaptive management framework approach to watershed implementation of nutrient reduction strategies](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/adaptive-management-framework-approach-to-watershed-implementation-of-nutrient-reduction-strategies/) - Adaptive management framework approach to watershed implementation of nutrient reduction strategies
- [Integrated assessment of the economic value of Lake Michigan recreational fishing in Illinois: A mixed methods approach](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/integrated-assessment-of-the-economic-value-of-lake-michigan-recreational-fishing-in-illinois-a-mixed-methods-approach/) - Integrated assessment of the economic value of Lake Michigan recreational fishing in Illinois: A mixed methods approach
- [Recreational valuation and management implications for the southern Lake Michigan fishery](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/recreational-valuation-and-management-implications-for-the-southern-lake-michigan-fishery/) - Recreational valuation and management implications for the southern Lake Michigan fishery
- [Combining societal acceptance and biophysical drivers of conservation practices to improve water quality in multi-use landscapes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/combining-societal-acceptance-and-biophysical-drivers-of-conservation-practices-to-improve-water-quality-in-multi-use-landscapes/) - Combining societal acceptance and biophysical drivers of conservation practices to improve water quality in multi-use landscapes
- [Hydrologic soil research for green stormwater infrastructure planning and design: new methods for adapting urban coastal communities](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/hydrologic-soil-research-for-green-stormwater-infrastructure-planning-and-design-new-methods-for-adapting-urban-coastal-communities/) - Hydrologic soil research for green stormwater infrastructure planning and design: new methods for adapting urban coastal communities
- [Improving upon flash flooding forecasts for two major Great Lakes cities](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/improving-upon-flash-flooding-forecasts-for-two-major-great-lakes-cities/) - Improving upon flash flooding forecasts for two major Great Lakes cities
- [Investigating fish energy use and swimming behavior in turbulent flows: guiding restoration of Lake Michigan tributaries](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/investigating-fish-energy-use-and-swimming-behavior-in-turbulent-flows-guiding-restoration-of-lake-michigan-tributaries/) - Investigating fish energy use and swimming behavior in turbulent flows: guiding restoration of Lake Michigan tributaries
- [Improving the Simulation of Green Infrastructure to Include Flood Mitigation and Lifecycle Duration](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/improving-the-simulation-of-green-infrastructure-to-include-flood-mitigation-and-lifecycle-duration/) - Improving the Simulation of Green Infrastructure to Include Flood Mitigation and Lifecycle Duration
- [Failing Septic Systems as a Source of Human Pathogens to Beach Sand](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/failing-septic-systems-as-a-source-of-human-pathogens-to-beach-sand/) - Failing Septic Systems as a Source of Human Pathogens to Beach Sand
- [Methods Development to Predict Establishment Risk of Emerging Freshwater Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Basin](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/methods-development-to-predict-establishment-risk-of-emerging-freshwater-invasive-species-in-the-great-lakes-basin/) - Methods Development to Predict Establishment Risk of Emerging Freshwater Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Basin
- [Largemouth Bass Muscle Hydrolysate as Practical Replacement of Live Food for Largemouth Bass Larvae](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/largemouth-bass-muscle-hydrolysate-as-practical-replacement-of-live-food-for-largemouth-bass-larvae/) - Largemouth Bass Muscle Hydrolysate as Practical Replacement of Live Food for Largemouth Bass Larvae
- [The effect of electric and carbon dioxide barriers on the risk of aquatic invasive species passage through the Chicago Area Waterway System](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-effect-of-electric-and-carbon-dioxide-barriers-on-the-risk-of-aquatic-invasive-species-passage-through-the-chicago-area-waterway-system/) - The effect of electric and carbon dioxide barriers on the risk of aquatic invasive species passage through the Chicago Area Waterway System
- [AI-enhanced Real-time 3D Coastal Reconstruction for Enhancing Resilient Communities in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/ai-enhanced-real-time-3d-coastal-reconstruction-for-enhancing-resilient-communities-in-southern-lake-michigan/)
- [Developing a Targeted Conservation Framework for Nutrient Loss Reduction based on Watershed Typology over the Lake Michigan Watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/developing-a-targeted-conservation-framework-for-nutrient-loss-reduction-based-on-watershed-typology-over-the-lake-michigan-watershed/)
- [Near-real-time assessment of flood-induced transportation system disruptions](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/near-real-time-assessment-of-flood-induced-transportation-system-disruptions/)
- [The Impact of the Home Sharing Economy on Housing Market Dynamics in the Lake Michigan Area](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-impact-of-the-home-sharing-economy-on-housing-market-dynamics-in-the-lake-michigan-area/)
- [Attributing Spatiotemporal Changes in Riverine Nitrogen and Phosphorus Export to Human Activity and Hydrological Variability in the Watershed of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/attributing-spatiotemporal-changes-in-riverine-nitrogen-and-phosphorus-export-to-human-activity-and-hydrological-variability-in-the-watershed-of-lake-michigan/)
- [Electroactive Polymer Wave Energy Harvesters](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/electroactive-polymer-wave-energy-harvesters/)
- [Mapping the Geology of Chicago’s Nearshore Region to Address Urban Beach Response to Climate and Lake-level Change](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/mapping-the-geology-of-chicagos-nearshore-region-to-address-urban-beach-response-to-climate-and-lake-level-change/) - Mapping the Geology of Chicago’s Nearshore Region to Address Urban Beach Response to Climate and Lake-level Change
- [Nature-Inspired Enhanced Microplastic Capture](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/nature-inspired-enhanced-microplastic-capture/)
- [Microbial Metabolism in Impacted Nearshore Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/microbial-metabolism-in-impacted-nearshore-lake-michigan/)
- [Identifying Nitrate Pollutant sources in Southern Lake Michigan using Stable Isotopes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/identifying-nitrate-pollutant-sources-in-southern-lake-michigan-using-stable-isotopes/)
- [Quantifying PFAS distribution in coastal Lake Michigan tributaries](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-pfas-distribution-in-coastal-lake-michigan-tributaries/)
- [A web-based tool for prioritizing pollution mitigation efforts in Lake Michigan tributaries: Harnessing three decades of water quality and biomonitoring data](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/a-web-based-tool-for-prioritizing-pollution-mitigation-efforts-in-lake-michigan-tributaries-harnessing-three-decades-of-water-quality-and-biomonitoring-data/)
- [Southern Lake Michigan Region Levee Risk Modeling and Assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/southern-lake-michigan-region-levee-risk-modeling-and-assessment/)
- [Recycling Bottom Sediments from Great Lakes in Sustainable Construction Materials](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/recycling-bottom-sediments-from-great-lakes-in-sustainable-construction-materials/)
- [Data-Driven Modeling for Hazard-Resilient Infrastructure in Southern Lake Michigan Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/data-driven-modeling-for-hazard-resilient-infrastructure-in-southern-lake-michigan-communities/)
- [Evaluating the Social and Ecological Aspects of Lawn Replacement](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluating-the-social-and-ecological-aspects-of-lawn-replacement/)
- [Using crayfish species as bioindicators of water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/using-crayfish-species-as-bioindicators-of-water-quality/)
- [Benthic Community Response to the Addition of a Nearshore Submerged Shoreline Stabilization Structure and the Subsequent Sediment Accumulation in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/benthic-community-response-to-the-addition-of-a-nearshore-submerged-shoreline-stabilization-structure-and-the-subsequent-sediment-accumulation-in-southern-lake-michigan/)
- [Effects of Climate Change on Learning and Memory in Early Life Stages of Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens)](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/effects-of-climate-change-on-learning-and-memory-in-early-life-stages-of-lake-sturgeon-acipenser-fulvescens/) - Effects of Climate Change on Learning and Memory in Early Life Stages of Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens)
- [The Economic Benefits of Water Quality Improvements in Great Lakes Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-economic-benefits-of-water-quality-improvements-in-great-lakes-areas-of-concern/) - The Economic Benefits of Water Quality Improvements in Great Lakes Areas of Concern
- [Identifying the impacts of urban green space on thermal pollution in the Chicago River](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/identifying-the-impacts-of-urban-green-space-on-thermal-pollution-in-the-chicago-river/) - Identifying the impacts of urban green space on thermal pollution in the Chicago River
- [Quantifying the importance of multiple nursery habitats to alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) recruitment in Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-the-importance-of-multiple-nursery-habitats-to-alewife-alosa-pseudoharengus-recruitment-in-lake-michigan/) - Quantifying the importance of multiple nursery habitats to alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) recruitment in Lake Michigan
- [Partnering with Community Centers to Perform ‘Environment to Bioassay’ Antibiotic Discovery](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/partnering-with-community-centers-to-perform-environment-to-bioassay-antibiotic-discovery/) - Partnering with Community Centers to Perform ‘Environment to Bioassay’ Antibiotic Discovery
- [Improving Infrastructure Flood Resilience of the Southern Lake Michigan Region with Fluid-Structure Interaction Model](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/improving-infrastructure-flood-resilience-of-the-southern-lake-michigan-region-with-fluid-structure-interaction-model/) - Improving Infrastructure Flood Resilience of the Southern Lake Michigan Region with Fluid-Structure Interaction Model
- [Monitoring Stream Restoration Impacts on Habitat and Biotic Communities in an Urban Stream](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/monitoring-stream-restoration-impacts-on-habitat-and-biotic-communities-in-an-urban-stream/)
- [Multiple Stressors in Aquatic Systems: Evaluating the Independent and Synergistic Effects of Microplastics and Chemical Contaminants on Fish at Critical Early Life Stages](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/multiple-stressors-in-aquatic-systems-evaluating-the-independent-and-synergistic-effects-of-microplastics-and-chemical-contaminants-on-fish-at-critical-early-life-stages/) - Multiple Stressors in Aquatic Systems: Evaluating the Independent/ Synergistic Effect of Microplastics and Chemical Contaminants on Fish at Critical Life Stages
- [Community Evacuation Preparedness and Planning with Alternative Fuel Vehicles Responsive to Flooding in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/community-evacuation-preparedness-and-planning-with-alternative-fuel-vehicles-responsive-to-flooding-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - Community Evacuation Preparedness and Planning with Alternative Fuel Vehicles Responsive to Flooding in Southern Lake Michigan
- [Valuing Recreational Benefits of Great Lakes Areas of Concern Cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/valuing-recreational-benefits-of-great-lakes-areas-of-concern-cleanup/) - Valuing Recreational Benefits of Great Lakes Areas of Concern Cleanup
- [Rethinking STEM education: A university-community partnership to engage marginalized students in local conservation and antibiotic discovery](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/rethinking-stem-education-a-university-community-partnership-to-engage-marginalized-students-in-local-conservation-and-antibiotic-discovery/) - Rethinking STEM education: A university-community partnership to engage marginalized students in local conservation and antibiotic discovery
- [Marine aquaponics for the Great Lakes region](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/marine-aquaponics-for-the-great-lakes-region/) - Marine aquaponics for the Great Lakes region
- [Investigating the environmental and genetic cues for jellyfish blooms in the invasive freshwater jellyfish (Craspedacusta sowerbii)](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/investigating-the-environmental-and-genetic-cues-for-jellyfish-blooms-in-the-invasive-freshwater-jellyfish-craspedacusta-sowerbii/) - Investigating the environmental and genetic cues for jellyfish blooms in the invasive freshwater jellyfish (Craspedacusta sowerbii)
- [Investigating Chicago and Northshore REscue Skills and Swim to Survive: Community Utilization and Experience (I CAN RES3CUE)](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/investigating-chicago-and-northshore-rescue-skills-and-swim-to-survive-community-utilization-and-experience-i-can-res3cue/) - Investigating Chicago and Northshore REscue Skills and Swim to Survive: Community Utilization and Experience (I CAN RES3CUE)
- [Bioaccumulation assessment of PFAS from contaminated sediments](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/bioaccumulation-assessment-of-pfas-from-contaminated-sediments/)
- [Bridging the Gap: Developing Water Resource Assessment Tools for the Southern Lake Michigan Region](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/bridging-the-gap-developing-water-resource-assessment-tools-for-the-southern-lake-michigan-region/)
- [The Bald Eagle Burden: The Role of PFAS Precursors in the Chemical Load of Michigan Bald Eagles](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-bald-eagle-burden-the-role-of-pfas-precursors-in-the-chemical-load-of-michigan-bald-eagles/)
- [Exploring New Pathways: Teachers’ and Culinary Market’s Attitudes Towards Invasive Crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/exploring-new-pathways-teachers-and-culinary-markets-attitudes-towards-invasive-crayfish/)
- [An Integrated Physical-Social-Community (PSC) Approach for Sustainable Shore Protection, Beach Integrity, and Bluff/Dune Stabilization Along Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/an-integrated-physical-social-community-psc-approach-for-sustainable-shore-protection-beach-integrity-and-bluff-dune-stabilization-along-lake-michigan/) - An Integrated Physical-Social-Community (PSC) Approach for Sustainable Shore Protection, Beach Integrity, and Bluff/Dune Stabilization Along Lake Michigan
- [Assessing the ecological impacts of Eastern Banded Killifish: a native transplant species rapidly expanding its range in Illinois and Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/assessing-the-ecological-impacts-of-eastern-banded-killifish-a-native-transplant-species-rapidly-expanding-its-range-in-illinois-and-indiana/) - Assessing the ecological impacts of Eastern Banded Killifish: a native transplant species rapidly expanding its range in Illinois and Indiana
- [The Socio-Environmental Implications to Urban Waters in The Driverless City](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-socio-environmental-implications-to-urban-waters-in-the-driverless-city/) - The Socio-Environmental Implications to Urban Waters in The Driverless City
- [Development of Freeze-Thaw Resistant Porous Asphalt Mixtures for Southern Lake Michigan Flexible Pavements](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-freeze-thaw-resistant-porous-asphalt-mixtures-for-southern-lake-michigan-flexible-pavements/) - Development of Freeze-Thaw Resistant Porous Asphalt Mixtures for Southern Lake Michigan Flexible Pavements
- [Beneficial Reuse of Lake Michigan’s Dredged Material in Sustainable Construction Material - Flowable Fill](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/beneficial-reuse-of-lake-michigans-dredged-material-in-sustainable-construction-material-flowable-fill/) - Beneficial Reuse of Lake Michigan’s Dredged Material in Sustainable Construction Material - Flowable Fill
- [Cost-Effective Indicators of Great Lakes Wetland Health](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/cost-effective-indicators-of-great-lakes-wetland-health/) - Cost-Effective Indicators of Great Lakes Wetland Health
- [Measuring Local Government Response to Great Lakes Climate Risks](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/measuring-local-government-response-to-great-lakes-climate-risks/) - Measuring Local Government Response to Great Lakes Climate Risks
- [Quantifying impacts of green infrastructure on transport of road salt to groundwater and surface water: Tradeoffs and Challenges](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-impacts-of-green-infrastructure-on-transport-of-road-salt-to-groundwater-and-surface-water-tradeoffs-and-challenges/) - Quantifying impacts of green infrastructure on transport of road salt to groundwater and surface water: trade-offs and challenges
- [An Investigation of Microplastics as a Carrier for Perfluorinated Compounds into Great Lakes Food Webs](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/an-investigation-of-microplastics-as-a-carrier-for-perfluorinated-compounds-into-great-lakes-food-webs/) - An Investigation of Microplastics as a Carrier for Perfluorinated Compounds into Great Lakes Food Webs
- [Past, present, and future impacts of weather and climate on the geology of the Illinois coast](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/past-present-and-future-impacts-of-weather-and-climate-on-the-geology-of-the-illinois-coast/) - Past, present, and future impacts of weather and climate on the geology of the Illinois coast
- [Environmental trade-offs in water quality and climate regulation resulting from floodplain restoration using the two-stage ditch](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/environmental-trade-offs-in-water-quality-and-climate-regulation-resulting-from-floodplain-restoration-using-the-two-stage-ditch/) - Environmental trade-offs in water quality and climate regulation resulting from floodplain restoration using the two-stage ditch
- [The Utilization of Great Lakes’ Dredged Sludge in Cementitious Composites: Investigation and Assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/the-utilization-of-great-lakes-dredged-sludge-in-cementitious-composites-investigation-and-assessment/)
- [Effects of environmentally relevant concentrations of citalopram during early development on behavior and learning in fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas)](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/effects-of-environmentally-relevant-concentrations-of-citalopram-during-early-development-on-behavior-and-learning-in-fathead-minnows-pimephales-promelas/)
- [Towards Sustainability of the Best Management Practices for Water Quality Enhancement](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/towards-sustainability-of-the-best-management-practices-for-water-quality-enhancement/)
- [Enhancing Agricultural Water Efficiency: UAV-borne SAR Technology for Soil Moisture Assessment and Lake Michigan's Sustainable Future](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/enhancing-agricultural-water-efficiency-uav-borne-sar-technology-for-soil-moisture-assessment-and-lake-michigans-sustainable-future/)
- [Comparative Analysis of State Regulation of PFAS in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Regions](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/comparative-analysis-of-state-regulation-of-pfas-in-the-great-lakes-and-lake-champlain-regions/)
- [Fish consumption and knowledge of PFAS among communities of color in the Lake Michigan region](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/fish-consumption-and-knowledge-of-pfas-among-communities-of-color-in-the-lake-michigan-region/)
- [From Awareness to Action: Assessing PFAS exposure in communities and evaluating the effectiveness of its mitigation strategies](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/from-awareness-to-action-assessing-pfas-exposure-in-communities-and-evaluating-the-effectiveness-of-its-mitigation-strategies/)
- [Fostering efficacy and understanding in communicating the threat of PFAS and actions for PFAS risk reduction](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/fostering-efficacy-and-understanding-in-communicating-the-threat-of-pfas-and-actions-for-pfas-risk-reduction/)
- [Comparing the effects of submerged shoreline stabilization structures on eco-geomorphological processes at two different coastline typographies in southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/comparing-the-effects-of-submerged-shoreline-stabilization-structures-on-eco-geomorphological-processes-at-two-different-coastline-typographies-in-southern-lake-michigan/)
- [Human-assisted robotic sampling of aquatic microorganisms](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/human-assisted-robotic-sampling-of-aquatic-microorganisms/) - Human-assisted robotic sampling of aquatic microorganisms
- [A Survey of Sportfish for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – An Emerging Contaminant in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/a-survey-of-sportfish-for-per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-an-emerging-contaminant-in-the-great-lakes/) - A Survey of Sportfish for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) – An Emerging Contaminant in the Great Lakes
- [Building a smart water quality monitoring program to improve environmental justice in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/building-a-smart-water-quality-monitoring-program-to-improve-environmental-justice-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - Building a smart water quality monitoring program to improve environmental justice in Southern Lake Michigan
- [Using Habitat Suitability Modeling to Determine the Vulnerability of Rare Illinois Plant Species to Climate Change](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/using-habitat-suitability-modeling-to-determine-the-vulnerability-of-rare-illinois-plant-species-to-climate-change/) - Using Habitat Suitability Modeling to Determine the Vulnerability of Rare Illinois Plant Species to Climate Change
- [Application of Automated Remote Sensing and Deep Learning to Small Reservoir Identification and Water Quality Modeling in Lake Michigan Watersheds](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/application-of-automated-remote-sensing-and-deep-learning-to-small-reservoir-identification-and-water-quality-modeling-in-lake-michigan-watersheds/) - Application of Automated Remote Sensing and Deep Learning to Small Reservoir Identification and Water Quality Modeling in Lake Michigan Watersheds
- [Quantifying Nitrate Accumulation in the Groundwater of the Southern Lake Michigan Region](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/quantifying-nitrate-accumulation-in-the-groundwater-of-the-southern-lake-michigan-region/) - Quantifying Nitrate Accumulation in the Groundwater of the Southern Lake Michigan Region
- [Behavior based classification of aquatic invasive fish species in underwater video](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/behavior-based-classification-of-aquatic-invasive-fish-species-in-underwater-video/) - Behavior based classification of aquatic invasive fish species in underwater video
- [Method Development for Analyzing Microplastics in Sediment of Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/method-development-for-analyzing-microplastics-in-sediment-of-lake-michigan/) - Method Development for Analyzing Microplastics in Sediment of Lake Michigan
- [New Approach in Replacing Live Food - Meeting Largemouth Bass Larvae Growth Requirements using Asian Carp Muscle as an Initial Protein Source](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/new-approach-in-replacing-live-food-meeting-largemouth-bass-larvae-growth-requirements-using-asian-carp-muscle-as-an-initial-protein-source/) - New Approach in Replacing Live Food - Meeting Largemouth Bass Larvae Growth Requirements using Asian Carp Muscle as an Initial Protein Source
- [From Murky Runoff to Potable Water- Runoff Purifying Parking Lots](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/from-murky-runoff-to-potable-water-runoff-purifying-parking-lots/) - From Murky Runoff to Potable Water- Runoff Purifying Parking Lots
- [Development of Sustainable Aquaculture in Midwest through Improvement of Larval Fish Rearing Stages](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/development-of-sustainable-aquaculture-in-midwest-through-improvement-of-larval-fish-rearing-stages/) - Development of Sustainable Aquaculture in Midwest through Improvement of Larval Fish Rearing Stage
- [Advancing local marketing of Great Lakes recreation and fisheries products](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/advancing-local-marketing-of-great-lakes-recreation-and-fisheries-products/) - Advancing local marketing of Great Lakes recreation and fisheries products
- [Mapping vulnerabilities in EPA-designated Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/mapping-vulnerabilities-in-epa-designated-areas-of-concern/) - Mapping vulnerabilities in EPA-designated Areas of Concern
- [Identifying sources of microplastic contamination in Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/identifying-sources-of-microplastic-contamination-in-lake-michigan/) - Identifying sources of microplastic contamination in Lake Michigan
- [Evaluating environmental DNA detection alongside standard fish sampling in Great Lakes coastal wetland monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/research-project/evaluating-environmental-dna-detection-alongside-standard-fish-sampling-in-great-lakes-coastal-wetland-monitoring/) - Evaluating environmental DNA detection alongside standard fish sampling in Great Lakes coastal wetland monitoring

## Publications and Products

- [Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Biennial Report 2017-2018](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy-biennial-report-2019/) - Report on Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy implementation for the years 2017-18. Includes an update to the Science Assessment.
- [A Deep Dive into Online Seafood Buzz](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-deep-dive-into-online-seafood-buzz/)
- [Hooked On Data: Unraveling Social Media Conversations on Midwest Fishes](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/hooked-on-data-unraveling-social-media-conversations-on-midwest-fishes/)
- [Ripple Effects: The Impact of Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/ripple-effects-the-impact-of-aquatic-invasive-species-in-the-great-lakes/)
- [The Helm 2025](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2025/)
- [Fish Muscle Hydrolysate](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/fish-muscle-hydrolysate/)
- [Prescription for Safety: How to Dispose of Unwanted Veterinary Medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/prescription-for-safety-how-to-dispose-of-unwanted-veterinary-medicine/)
- [Prescription for Safety: How to Dispose of Unwanted Household Medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/prescription-for-safety-how-to-dispose-of-unwanted-household-medicine/)
- [Addressing Southern Lake Michigan Water Level Variability](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/addressing-southern-lake-michigan-water-level-variability/)
- [2025 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/2025-shipboard-science-immersion-on-lake-michigan/)
- [Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/crayfish_curriculum/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2024](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2024/)
- [Regional Water Demand Forecast for Northeastern Illinois, 2020-2050](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/regional-water-demand-forecast-for-northeastern-illinois-2020-2050/)
- [Indiana Statewide PFAS Assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/indiana-statewide-pfas-assessment/)
- [Direct Marketing Guidebook for Small- to Medium-Scale Aquaculture Businesses](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/direct-marketing-guidebook-for-small-to-medium-scale-aquaculture-businesses/)
- [Aquaponics: Farming Fish, Growing Greens](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/aquaponics-farming-fish-growing-greens/)
- [The Helm 2024](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2024/)
- [Know Your H2O Quick Reference Guide for Testing Water Quality](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/know-your-h2o-quick-reference-guide-for-testing-water-quality/)
- [Quality of Place and Community Development](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/quality-of-place-and-community-development/)
- [Retailer Perspectives on Invasive Crayfish in the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/retailer-perspectives-on-invasive-crayfish-in-the-great-lakes/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2023](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2023/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2023.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2023- Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2023-indiana/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2023 with an Illinois perspective.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2023- Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2023-illinois/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2023 with an Illinois perspective.
- [Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative Lake Michigan 2020 Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-lake-michigan-2020-report/)
- [Lake Michigan Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative: 2025 Science Priority Planning Workshop Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-csmi-2025-planning-workshop/)
- [Bluegill: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/bluegill-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [Seafood Basics: A Toolkit for Understanding Seafood, Nutrition, Safety and Preparation, and Sourcing](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/seafood-basics/)
- [The Helm 2023](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2023/)
- [Hybrid Striped Bass: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/hybrid-striped-bass-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [Handbook on Processing Fish for Small-Scale Fish Farmers](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/handbook-on-processing-fish-for-small-scale-fish-farmers/)
- [Freshwater Prawn: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/freshwater-prawn-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [Largemouth Bass: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/largemouth-bass-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [PFAS Scoping Report: Identifying Social and Economic Impacts of PFAS in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Regions](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/pfas-scoping-report-identifying-social-and-economic-impacts-of-pfas-in-the-great-lakes-and-lake-champlain-regions/)
- [Introduction to Rain Garden Design](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/introduction-to-rain-garden-design/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2022](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2022/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2022 with a bi-state perspective.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2022- Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2022-indiana/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2022 with an Indiana perspective.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2022- Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2022-illinois/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2022 with an Illinois perspective.
- [Muskegon's Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/muskegons-revitalization/)
- [Sheboygan's Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/sheboygans-revitalization/)
- [Ashtabula's Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/ashtabulas-revitalization/)
- [Duluth's Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/duluths-revitalization/)
- [Buffalo's Revitalization](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/buffalos-revitalization/)
- [Atlantic Salmon: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/atlantic-salmon-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Strategic Plan 2024-2027](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-strategic-plan-2024-2027/)
- [Channel Catfish: Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/channel-catfish-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/)
- [Baseline Accomodations for Accessibility and Inclusion: Programs and Events](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/baseline-accomodations-for-accessibility-and-inclusion-programs-and-events/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Strategic Plan 2018-2023](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-strategic-plan-2018-2023/)
- [The Helm 2022](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2022/)
- [A Guide to Small-Scale Fish Processing Using Local Kitchen Facilities](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-guide-to-small-scale-fish-processing-using-local-kitchen-facilities/)
- [UpClose Publications](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/upclose_publications/) - Learn about aquatic pollution by hearing directly from the people doing the research. From the field to the lab, UpClose takes you behind the scenes with the scientists working to make sense of this complicated topic.
- [Climate Planning Survey for Lake Michigan Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/climate-planning-survey-for-lake-michigan-communities/)
- [Aquaculture Family Coloring Book](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/aquaculture-family-coloring-book/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2021](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-2021-by-the-numbers/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2018 with an Illinois perspective.
- [Increasing Illinois and Indiana Shoreline Resilience: Information A to Z](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/increasing-illinois-and-indiana-shoreline-resilience-information-a-to-z/)
- [American Paddlefish Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/american-paddlefish-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/) - Factsheet about American Paddlefish, also contains culinary and cooking tips, and a recipe for Zesty Grilled Paddlefish.
- [One Water Approach to Water Resources Management](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/one-water-approach-to-water-resources-management/) - in this publication the authors discuss how the One Water approach can benefit urban communities.
- [The Helm (2021)](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2021/) - Read about microplastics, new educator resources database, variable lake levels, aquaculture, rainscaping, and a graduate student experience with Lake Michigan
- [Pacific White Shrimp Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/pacific-white-shrimp-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/) - A factsheet about Pacific White Shrimp farmed in the Midwest, plus culinary and cooking tips, and a recipe for Sautéed Old Bay® Shrimp
- [Seafood Survey Results: Consumer Purchase Preferences](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/seafood-survey-results-consumer-purchase-preferences/) - 2019 survey reveals seafood consumer purchase preferences, including preferred seafood, where they purchase seafood, and how often they purchase seafood.
- [Illinois Conservation Police Officer Tool](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-conservation-police-officer-tool/) - A wallet card-sized brochure, distributed to boaters and anglers by Illinois Conservation Police Officers, contains Illinois' aquatic invasive species laws.
- [Don't "P" On Your Lawn](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/dontp/) - This rack card explains the benefits of using phosphorus-free (P-free) fertilizer and natural lawn care products.
- [Rainbow Trout Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/rainbow-trout-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/) - This factsheet is on Rainbow Trout, farmed in the Midwest, also includes culinary and cooking tips, and a recipe for Grilled Rainbow Trout with Apricot Salsa.
- [Climate Change and Sustainable Development](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/climate-change-and-sustainable-development/) - Energy-intensive development practices contribute to increasing levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which are leading to shifting climate patterns.
- [Great Lakes Science: Connecting with Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/great-lakes-science-connecting-with-communities/) - Summary of achievements of the partnership between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office from 2016 through 2020.
- [Woodland Border Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/woodland-border-garden/) - This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodland borders.
- [Wet Woodland Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/wet-woodland-garden/) - This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in wet Illinois woodlands.
- [Dry Woodland Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/dry-woodland-garden/) - This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in dry Illinois woodlands.
- [Tilapia Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/tilapia-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/) - Fact sheet about tilapia, farmed in the Midwest, also has culinary and cooking tips, and a recipe for Sautéed Tilapia.
- [Right Plant, Right Place: Selecting Turfgrass for Homeowners](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/right-plant-right-place-selecting-turfgrass-for-homeowners/) - The goal is to address the issue of lawn care-related pollution in watersheds by targeting outreach efforts directly towards homeowners engaged in lawn care.
- [Soil Testing for a Healthy Lawn](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/soil-testing-for-a-healthy-lawn/) - This brochure is about reducing lawn care-related pollution in watersheds by teaching homeowners about the importance of soil testing to turfgrass health.
- [Managing Lawn Pests with Fewer Chemicals](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/managing-lawn-pests-with-fewer-chemicals/) - Homeowners use Integrated Pest Management to minimize reliance on pesticides, reduce treatment costs, improve lawn health and protect surface and ground water.
- [Native Spring Ephemerals: A Guide to Illinois Native Spring Ephemerals for the Home Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/native-spring-ephemerals/) - This brochure is a guide to the characteristics and benefits of Illinois spring ephemerals to help gardeners choose plants for site-specific conditions.
- [Lake Michigan Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative 2021 Prospectus](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-2021/)
- [Homeowner Conservation Practices to Protect Water Quality](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/homeowner-conservation-practices-to-protect-water-quality/) - This publication advises about reducing impervious surfaces, selecting landscape plants, lawn and septic system management, rain barrels, rain gardens.
- [Growing Infrastructure, Growing Economies, Nurturing Investments: Stormwater Infrastructure Training & Maintenance Needs Assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/growing-infrastructure-growing-economies-nurturing-investments/) - This assessment grew out of a recognition that declining infrastructure performance and sufficiency is a fundamental challenge to stormwater management over time.
- [Yellow Perch Farmed Fish Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/yellow-perch-farmed-fish-fact-sheet/) - Fact Sheet about Yellow Perch, includes culinary and cooking tips, and recipe for Baked Parmesan Perch
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant News](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-news/) - A quarterly roundup of news stories related to the ongoing work of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.
- [Virtual Lake Levels Workshop Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/virtual-lake-levels-workshop-report/) - Summary report, in October 2020, focused on communication for lake and water level variability in southwestern Lake Michigan and the impacts to the Chicago.
- [Walleye Farmed Fish Fact Sheet: A Guide for Seafood Consumers](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/walleye-farmed-fish-fact-sheet-a-guide-for-seafood-consumers/) - Consumer guide to farmed walleye. Describes walleye, walleye farming, product safety, culinary characteristics of walleye, cooking tips, and a recipe.
- [IISG Focus: Education](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/iisg-focus-education/) - Quick summary of opportunities and resources to help teachers and other educators increase their Great Lakes literacy, and ultimately that of their students.
- [The Helm 2020](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2020/) - Read about the aquaculture industry, teacher and scientist connections, emphasis on natural resources in community planning, and buoy data can save lives.
- [Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook Reports: Great Lakes Region](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/quarterly-climate-impacts-and-outlook-reports-great-lakes-region/) - Summaries of climate events on a quarterly basis throughout the Great Lakes basin as well as an outlook for the next season.
- [Climate Change: Are you preparing for it?](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/climate-change-are-you-preparing-for-it/) - An overview of how changing climate conditions will affect the Midwestern United States, with a specific focus on Indiana, and strategies for changes.
- [Climate Change: Communication Strategies to Support Local Planning](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/climate-change-communication-strategies-to-support-local-planning/)
- [Best Practices Guide for Charter Fishing and COVID-19](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/best-practices-guide-for-charter-fishing-and-covid-19/) - This guide provides best practices for charter operators, captains, crew and customers to minimize the risk of COVID-19 for charter fishing in southern Lake Michigan.
- [Informing the Development of the Great Lakes Region Decision Support System](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/informing_the_development_of_the_great_lakes_region_decision_support_system/) - In this publication, university researchers in the Great Lakes show how collaboration led to development and maintenance of an online decision support system.
- [R/V Lake Guardian Brochure](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/r-v-lake-guardian-brochure/) - This brochure provides stats on the ship, explains research that happens aboard, and highlights the equipment that scientists use to test these waters.
- [COVID-19 Resources for Charter Operators in Southern Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/covid-19-resources-for-charter-operators-in-southern-lake-michigan/) - This flyer lists a number of state and federal resources available for charter operators relating to COVID-19.
- [What is a Meteotsunami? Meterological Tsunami: A Tsunami-Like Wave Caused by Weather Systems](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/what-is-a-meteotsunami/) - Meteotsunamis are a tsunami-like wave from severe weather impacts on speed and direction of wave movement over a waterbody and can happen in the Great Lakes
- [IISG Focus: Green Infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/focus-green-infrastructure/) - Summary of IISG’s projects and resources to aid communities as they incorporate green infrastructure to help manage flooding and protect water quality.
- [Sustainable Aquaculture: What Does It Mean to You?](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/sustainable-aquaculture-what-does-it-mean-to-you/) - This brochure describes aquaculture basics and the benefits of eating locally produced fish.
- [It's A Snap! How To Contain Your Crayfish and Protect Natural Areas](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/its-a-snap-how-to-contain-your-crayfish-and-protect-natural-areas/)
- [Water Affordability in Northeastern Illinois: Addressing Water Equity in a Time of Rising Costs](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/water-affordability-in-northeastern-illinois/) - This report represents a first step in quantifying the extent of the water affordability in NE Illinois, and exploring strategies for this growing challenge.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant 2018 By the Numbers (Indiana)](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-2018-by-the-numbers-indiana/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2018 with an Indiana perspective.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant 2018 By the Numbers (Illinois)](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-2018-by-the-numbers-illinois/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2018 with an Illinois perspective.
- [Ecosystem Services Valuation in the Indiana Coastal Zone](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/ecosystem-services-valuation-in-the-indiana-coastal-zone/) - Ecosystem services valuation allows decision makers to address resource challenges and communicate how actions can negatively or positively affect the public.
- [Walleye Aquaculture Working Group Workshop: Identifying Walleye Marketing and Production Barriers](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/walleye-aquaculture-working-group-workshop-identifying-walleye-marketing-and-production-barriers/) - A summary of marketing and production barriers to walleye production in Illinois and Indiana, during the first Walleye Aquaculture Working Group workshop.
- [Teach Me About the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/teach-me-about-the-great-lakes/) - A podcast, hosted by Stuart Carlton, devoted to learning more about the Great Lakes - biology, ecology and history
- [Lake Michigan Health: A Deeper Dive](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-health-a-deeper-dive/) - A website project focusing on assessing several critical concerns in Lake Michigan: the lower food web, key prey fish species, and impact of contaminants
- [CSMI Visual Assets Library](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/csmi-visual-assets-library/) - The CSMI Visual Asset Library is a catalog of 56 graphic elements that can be downloaded and used to create scientific visuals and illustrations.
- [Urban Best Management & Low Impact Development Practices](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/urban-best-management-low-impact-development-practices/) - This publication discusses the benefits of several urban best management practices for protecting or improving water quality.
- [Agricultural Best Management Practices](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/agricultural-best-management-practices/) - This publication discusses the benefits of several agricultural best management practices for protecting or improving water quality.
- [Indiana Pond Fish, Species Identification Card Set](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/indiana-pond-fish-species-identification-card-set/) - This card set, with full-color picture and information, identifies commonly stocked fish and problem fish that may be encountered in Indiana ponds.
- [Community Planning for Agriculture and Natural Resources: A Guide for Local Government](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/community-planning-for-agriculture-and-natural-resources-a-guide-for-local-government/) - A document to support plan commissions and local government with resources to integrate agriculture and natural resources into community land use planning.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Impacts 2019](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-impacts-2019/) - This publication brings together program impacts from the 2018-2019 Sea Grant year.
- [Defining & Measuring Water Affordability: A Literature Review](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/water-affordability-method-literature-review/) - This review examines the definition and measurement of water affordability through chronological search and presentation of the regulatory/research literature.
- [Water Affordability Programs & Policies: A National Review](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/water-affordability-programs-policies-a-national-review/) - This document provides a review of policies and programs addressing water bill affordability issues and equitable access to water.
- [Beyond bluegrass: a guide to selecting low input turfgrass in northeastern Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/beyond-bluegrass/) - This product is a guide to selecting low-input turfgrass in the northeastern Illinois region.
- [Proper Disposal of Unwanted Medicine: How to Protect Your Home and Environment](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/proper-disposal-of-unwanted-medicine-how-to-protect-your-home-and-environment/) - This brochure details problems caused by unwanted medicine in the home and environment, and provides helpful information for how to minimize the risks it poses.
- [Why create a medicine takeback program in your community?](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/why-create-a-medicine-takeback-program-in-your-community/) - This is a fact-sheet designed to educate community members about the value and utility of unwanted medicine disposal programs.
- [Contaminants of Emerging Concern Literature Review Table](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/contaminants-of-emerging-concern-literature-review-table/) - A review of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) literature. Provides categorical overview of CECs, location of CECs, and health effects
- [Full Sun Pollinator Garden- A Native Planting Guide to Attract Pollinators](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/full_sun_pollinator_garden/) - This guide features a plant plan that creates year-round interest for people and extends the foraging season for pollinators.
- [Illinois Native Plants for the Home Landscape](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-native-plants-for-the-home-landscape/) - A guide to the characteristics and benefits of selected Illinois plants to help home gardeners choose native plants appropriate for site-specific conditions.
- [Full Sun Rain Garden - A Native Planting Guide for Sunny Rain Garden Beds](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/full-sun-rain-garden/) - This guide provides a suggested rain garden planting plan.
- [Indiana Master Watershed Steward](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/indiana-master-watershed-steward/) - Indiana Master Watershed Stewards are trained volunteers who understand how watersheds work and are willing to help with watershed improvement in their communities.
- [Salmon and Trout of the Great Lakes: A Visual Identification Guide](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/salmon-and-trout-of-the-great-lakes-a-visual-identification-guide/) - This illustrated guide, courtesy of the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, shows body features and helpful tips to identify, distinguish between salmon and trout.
- [Pond Management: Stocking Fish in Indiana Ponds](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/pond-management-stocking-fish-in-indiana-ponds/) - An extension factsheet to inform Indiana landowners on the best practices for stocking fish into ponds.
- [Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) Lake Michigan 2015 Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-csmi-lake-michigan-2015-report/)
- [Summary report of the “Plastics research in the Great Lakes: identifying gaps and facilitating collaboration” session presented during the 60th annual International Association for Great Lakes Research conference (IAGLR)](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/summary-report-of-the-plastics-research-in-the-great-lakes-identifying-gaps-and-facilitating-collaboration-session-presented-during-the-60th-annual-international-association-for-gre/) - This session was one of the largest at the 60th annual IAGLR conference, with 18 oral presentations, 1 poster presentation, and 1 facilitated discussion period.
- [Individual and spatial variation are as important as species level variation to the trophic complexity of a lentic food web](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/individual-and-spatial-variation-are-as-important-as-species-level-variation-to-the-trophic-complexity-of-a-lentic-food-web/) - Individual and spatial variation are as important as species level variation to the trophic complexity of a lentic food web
- [Fish Ruler Sticker: Check your Catch Length!](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/fish-ruler-sticker-check-your-catch-length/) - This item is a vinyl fish ruler with an adhesive backing for anglers to place the ruler either in their tackle box or attached somewhere in their boat.
- [Aquatic Ecosystems in a Shifting Indiana Climate](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/aquatic-ecosystems-in-a-shifting-indiana-climate/) - Indiana's ecosystems will experience changes in water quantity, water temperature, ice cover, water clarity, and oxygen content as the state’s temperature and rainfall patterns shift.
- [Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/southern-lake-michigan-water-safety/) - The Southern Lake Michigan Water Safety brings together organizations, federal, state, municipal governments and individuals in promoting recreational water safety.
- [Invasive Crayfish Collaborative](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/invasive-crayfish-collaborative/) - The ICC focuses on improving upon our collective management and outreach capabilities.
- [Land Use: Assessing Your Comprehensive Plan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/land-use-assessing-your-comprehensive-plan/) - This publication discusses comprehensive planning in Indiana. It also describes the content and factors to consider when updating or amending plans.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant by the Numbers 2017](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2017/) - This fact sheet provides an overview of IISG's work in 2017.
- [Creating Impacts in Coastal Communities Fact Sheet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/creating-impacts-in-coastal-communities-fact-sheet/) - Bringing the science to Great Lakes communities, here is a summary of IISG impacts in the region for educating interested parties about what Sea Grant does.
- [Impacts 2017: Two Great States Caring for One Great Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/impacts-2017-two-great-states-caring-for-one-great-lake/) - This booklet describes some of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's success stories from 2017.
- [2017 Impacts and Accomplishments Poster](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/2017-impacts-and-accomplishments-poster/) - A word cloud poster of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant's 2017 impacts and accomplishments.
- [Understanding Conservation Pricing](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/understanding-conservation-pricing/) - This factsheet discusses rate design to encourage efficient water use, in other words, conservation pricing.
- [Charting New Waters: The Lake Michigan Nearshore Food Web](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/charting-new-waters-the-lake-michigan-nearshore-food-web/) - Notes from meetings to share what’s known and what isn’t about Lake Michigan food webs to inform resource managers and others in the health of the lake.
- [A Needs Assessment for Outreach in the Lower Rouge River](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-needs-assessment-for-outreach-in-the-lower-rouge-river/) - This report discusses perceptions of the Lower Rouge River in the Rouge River Area of Concern (AOC), attitudes toward cleanup, under Great Lakes Legacy Act.
- [Seed or Sod? Establishing a New Lawn](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/seed-or-sod-establishing-a-new-lawn/) - Learn about the pros and cons of using two different methods to establish a new lawn.
- [Making the Lakes Great: An IISG Partner Report 2017](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/making-the-lakes-great-an-iisg-partner-report-2017/) - An overview pamphlet on efforts to improve the Great Lakes through pollution prevention, monitoring, cleanups, and education
- [A Smart Investment in Our Coastal Economy](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-smart-investment-in-our-coastal-economy/) - Handout overview of the impact of Sea Grant programs
- [Helping Hands: Restoring Great Lakes Habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/helping-hands-restoring-great-lakes-habitat/) - Curriculum to engage upper elementary and high school students in environmental stewardship. For schools located in Areas of Concern (AOC).
- [Valuing Ecosystem Services in the Indiana Coastal Zone: Literature Review](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/valuing-ecosystem-services-in-the-indiana-coastal-zone-literature-review/) - This literature review was conducted to begin to quantify the ecosystem and economic benefits of restoration and management actions in the Indiana coastal zone.
- [The Helm Spring 2016](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-2/) - Read about stormwater issues such as flooding and tipping points, discover how buoy data is being used, and control of aquatic invasive species.
- [Aquatic Invaders in the Marketplace](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/aquatic-invaders-in-the-marketplace/) - This website provides you with the information and tools needed to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species commonly found in trade.
- [Safe Rx Disposal as Easy as 1-2-3](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/safe-rx-disposal-as-easy-as-1-2-3/) - This poster provides the best way to dispose of unwanted medicines giving instructions for take-back events and what to do if you cannot make it to a take-back.
- [The IISG Research Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-iisg-research-report/) - Overview of funded research in Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant in 2016
- [Village of Algonquin Comprehensive Water Master Plan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/village-of-algonquin-comprehensive-water-master-plan/) - Overview of the implementation of a local comprehensive water master plan.
- [Profitability of Hybrid Striped Bass Cage Aquaculture in the Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/profitability-of-hybrid-striped-bass-cage-aquaculture-in-the-midwest/) - There is potential for growth in production in Indiana and the Midwest because of the abundance of farm ponds and private lakes for growing hybrid striped bass.
- [Profitability of Indoor Production of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/profitability-of-indoor-production-of-pacific-white-shrimp-litopenaeus-vannamei/) - The producers are motivated that they produce and market fresh (never frozen) shrimp products in these systems to compete with imported frozen shrimp.
- [The Helm Fall 2015](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-4/) - Read about seafood marketing, Grand Calumet restoration, medicines and pollutants in Lake Michigan,
- [Household Water Efficiency](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/household-water-efficiency/) - This outreach brochure provides simple steps for homeowners to conserve on indoor water use.
- [Lake Michigan Fish Atlas](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-fish-atlas/) - This website provides anglers on Lake Michigan with information about catch rates of trout and salmon over the past two decades.
- [What's In Your Water Garden Animal Brochure](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/whats-in-your-water-garden-animal-brochure/)
- [What's in Your Water Garden Plant Wallet Card](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/19761/)
- [Needs Assessment Muskegon Lake Zephyr Refinery](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/needs-assessment-muskegon-lake-zephyr-refinery/) - This report discusses perceptions of the Zephyr Refinery in the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern and attitudes toward cleanup under the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
- [Lake Michigan Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative 2015 Prospectus](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-2015-prospectus/)
- [Lake Michigan by the Numbers](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/lake-michigan-by-the-numbers/) - A curriculum for integrating real-time buoy data as a teaching tool about Lake Michigan conditions and current issues.
- [Full-Cost Water Pricing Guidebook for Sustainable Community Water Systems](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/8286/) - This manual explores full-cost pricing as a tool for local decision makers interested in sustainably managing community water supply.
- [The Helm Winter 2015](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2015/) - Read about the effects of microplastics in Lake Michigan, Great Lakes data and Shipboard Science, and nutrient pollution heading towards the Gulf of Mexico
- [The Helm Spring 2015](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm/) - Read about water safety during the summer, Great Lakes cleanup efforts, invasive species and dead zones in fisheries.
- [City of Highland Park Water Conservation and Efficency Initiative](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/city-of-highland-park-water-conservation-and-efficency-initiative/) - Summary of City of Highland Park Water Conservation and Efficiency Initiative started in 2013
- [City of Evanston Water Conservation and Efficiency Plan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/city-of-evanston-water-conservation-and-efficiency-plan/) - An introduction and recommendations for the City of Evanston to adopt in relation to water conservation and efficiency planning
- [Conserving Water Outdoors](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/conserving_water_outdoors/) - This outreach brochure provides simple steps for homeowners to conserve on outdoor water use.
- [Southern Lake Michigan Outdoors](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/southern-lake-michigan-outdoors/) - Visit this website to explore the coastal regions of Indiana and Illinois. Places of interest include parks, blueways, and other locations for a day outdoors.
- [Great Lakes Mud](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/great-lakes-mud/) - This website chronicles sediment cleanup by the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency and partners in targeted Great Lakes Areas of Concern.
- [Great Lakes Monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/great-lakes-monitoring/) - This site provides easy access to long-term, environmental monitoring data collected throughout the Great Lakes.
- [Angler Archive](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/angler-archive/) - Angler Archive provides easy access to long-term recreational fishing data collected in southern Lake Michigan.
- [Be A Hero – Transport Zero — Water Fowl Hunter Poster](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/be-a-hero-transport-zero-water-fowl-hunter-poster/)
- [Be A Hero – Transport Zero — Wading Angler Poster](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/be-a-hero-transport-zero-wading-angler-poster/)
- [The Helm Spring 2014](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-spring-2014/) - Learn about Chicago Water Walk app, invasive carp and phragmites, and data collection for the Great Lakes.
- [A Needs Assessment for Outreach and Stewardship in Milwaukee County's Lincoln Park](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-needs-assessment-for-outreach-and-stewardship-in-milwaukee-countys-lincoln-park/) - This report discusses community attitudes toward Legacy Act cleanup efforts in Lincoln Park and provides recommendations for future outreach stewardship.
- [Needs Assessment Detroit River's Trenton Channel](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/needs-assessment-detroit-rivers-trenton-channel/) - This report discusses stakeholder perceptions of the Detroit River’s Trenton Channel and attitudes toward a cleanup proposed under the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
- [2014 Evaluation of the National Weather Service Impact-based Warning Tool](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/2014-evaluation-of-the-national-weather-service-impact-based-warning-tool/) - The Great Lakes Sea Grant Social Science Network evaluated the impact based warning product throughout the National Weather Service Central Region in 2013.
- [Midwest Grows Green](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/midwest-grows-green/) - This brochure offers tips on keeping our yards green and water clean.
- [The Southern Lake Michigan Rain Garden Manual](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-southern-lake-michigan-rain-garden-manual/) - This manual was developed for those interested in protecting rivers and lakes through the use of rain gardens, especially in the Southern Lake Michigan Region.
- [Cage Culture](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/cage-culture/) - This video provides information and advice for aquaculture in Indiana. Covers practices and guidelines for starting a successful cage culture operation.
- [Discovery Grant Projects II](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/discovery-grant-projects-ii/) - This publication highlights research on stream water contamination, Asian carp, fish consumption safety, and more, funded by "seed" grants through IISG.
- [Economic Importance of the Aquaculture Industry in Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/economic-importance-of-the-aquaculture-industry-in-indiana/) - The fact sheet relates the economic impacts of varying aquaculture production from bait fish, ornamental pond fish to food consumption.
- [Community Perceptions of Contaminated Sediment Remediation in the Sheboygan River Area of Concern Final Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/community-perceptions-of-contaminated-sediment-remediation-in-the-sheboygan-river-area-of-concern-final-report/) - IISG conducted interviews with stakeholders in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to understand community views and concerns about Sheboygan River and the river’s cleanup.
- [Be a Hero!](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/be-a-hero/) - You can help prevent these impacts by becoming a hero and joining the more than 90% of outdoor enthusiasts in Illinois already fighting the spread of invaders.
- [How to Dispose of Unwanted Medicine and Personal Care Products](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/how-to-dispose-of-unwanted-medicine-and-personal-care-products/) - This resource provides lessons to properly dispose of pharmaceuticals and personal care products, including setting up collection programs.
- [The Helm Spring 2013](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-spring-2013/) - Read about investing in the Great Lakes, cleaner beaches, and dangers of stream contaminants.
- [A Needs Assessment for Education and Outreach in the St. Louis River Area of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-needs-assessment-for-education-and-outreach-in-the-st-louis-river-area-of-concern/) - This report discusses perceptions of the St Louis River and attitudes toward the cleanup and restoration work through the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
- [The Helm Winter 2013](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2013/) - Read up on invasive mussel impacts, nearshore food webs, and tipping points in community planning.
- [A Scoping Exercise to Understand Community Perceptions of Contaminated Sediment Remediation in the Sheboygan River Area of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-scoping-exercise-to-understand-community-perceptions-of-contaminated-sediment-remediation-in-the-sheboygan-river-area-of-concern/) - This report serves as a scoping exercise to document a qualitative analysis of community members' views on sediment remediation in an Area of Concern (AOC).
- [The Helm Summer 2012](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-summer-2012/) - Read about Grand Calumet River and Roxanna marsh cleanup, yellow perch in Lake Michigan, and natural lawncare,
- [Limno Loan](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/limno-loan/) - This program allows educators to borrow real monitoring equipment for students to experience collecting and analyzing real water-quality data.
- [The Helm Winter 2012](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2012/) - Read up on Indiana's invasive plant ban, fisheries in Ghana, and water runoff from suburban lawns.
- [Don't Dump Bait](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/dont-dump-bait/) - Information poster about the importance of not dumping bait to prevent aquatic invasive species spread.
- [30 Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program Milestones](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/30-illinois-indiana-sea-grant-college-program-milestones/) - Retrospective overview of IISG programming milestones up to 2012.
- [Discovery Grant Projects](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/10262/) - This publication highlights research on water quality, aquaculture, biodiversity, and more, funded by "seed" grants.
- [Aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/aquaponics/) - Informational video about Aquaponics, the practice of combining fish farming and hydroponics.
- [Aquaculture Economics and Marketing Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/12313/)
- [The Helm Winter 2011](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2011/) - Learn about the impact of unwanted medications on water quality, the blue butterfly and riverfront restoration.
- [The Helm Fall 2010](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2010/) - Learn about medicine collection programs, consuming Asian carp, and green infrastructure.
- [The Medicine Chest: A Collection of Safe Disposal Curriculum Activities and Service-Learning Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-medicine-chest-a-collection-of-safe-disposal-curriculum-activities-and-service-learning-resources/)
- [The Helm Winter 2010](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2010/)
- [The Helm Spring 2009](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-spring-2009/) - Learn about fish markets, fellowships, and invasive species
- [The Helm Fall 2008](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2008/) - Learn about fish consumption, education, and community planning
- [The Helm Spring 2008](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-spring-2008/) - Learn about community planning and SOLEC, State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference
- [The Helm Summer 2007](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-summer-2007/) - Learn about community planning in NW Indiana, and flooding in Chicago
- [The Helm Fall 2006](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2006/) - Learn about unwanted meds, aquaculture, Great Lakes education.
- [The Helm Winter 2006](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2006/) - Read about science education, Shedd Aquarium, Legacy Act for superfund site, the Sea Grant Academey, Knauss fellows, lake levels, and stream restoration.
- [The Helm Summer 2005](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-summer-2005/) - Learn about aquatic invasive species, fish consumption guidelines, water supply and rip currents.
- [2004 Annual Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/2004-annual-report/) - Annual report of projects and accomplishments for 2004.
- [The Helm Fall 2004](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2004/) - Learn about stewardship, river restoration, Asian carp, and community planning
- [The Helm Winter 2004](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2004/)
- [The Helm Summer 2003](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-summer-2003/) - Learn about mercury in water, control of purple loosestrife, eurasian ruffe, and fish consumption advisories.
- [The Helm Fall 2002](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2002/)
- [The Helm Fall 2001](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2001/) - Learn about beach contamination, invasive species, and community awareness.
- [The Helm Fall 2000](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-fall-2000/) - Learn about water quality and smart community planning!
- [The Helm Winter 2000](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-winter-2000/) - Learn about e.coli and water quality
- [Don't "P" on Your Lawn Rack Card](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/dont-p-on-your-lawn-rack-card/) - This rack card is geared towards lawn care retailers, explaining the benefits of carrying phosphorus-free (P-free) fertilizer and natural lawn care products.
- [A Guide to Marketing for Small-Scale Aquaculture Producers](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/a-guide-to-marketing-for-small-scale-aquaculture-producers/) - Small-scale aquaculture producers have income opportunities if they plan their production processes, market development and market plans are also crucial
- [Asian Carp Cuisine: Recipes to "wet" your appetite](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/asian-carp-cuisine-recipes-to-wet-your-appetite/) - Asian carp is a popular food fish in Asian as it's a tasty white fish with a mild flavor. This fact sheet talks about the why carp is bad for the environment.
- [The ABCs of PCBs: Know your catch](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-abcs-of-pcbs-know-your-catch/) - If you fish in the Great Lakes region and eat your catch, this pamphlet will help you reduce risk of consuming contaminated fish, due to PCBs.
- [Woodland Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/woodland_garden/) - This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodlands.
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant By the Numbers 2024](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/illinois-indiana-sea-grant-by-the-numbers-2024-2/) - This quick fact sheet provides highlights of IISG’s work through 2018 with an Illinois perspective.
- [The Helm Spring 2011](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/the-helm-spring-2011/) - Learning about seed grant projects, water supply planning for Lake Zurich, and marketing plans for Asian carp.
- [Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative Lake Michigan 2020 Workshop Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative-lake-michigan-csmi-2020-kickoff-report/) - The workshop was part of the Cooperative Science Monitoring Initiative (CSMI), to discuss research needs for Lake Michigan.
- [Fish: Healthy Protein for A Balanced Diet](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/fish-nutrition/)
- [Invasive Crayfish Collaborative Five-Year Strategic Plan to Advance the Management of Invasive Crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/publications/five-year-strategic-plan-to-advance-the-management-of-invasive-crayfish/)

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- [Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-erie/)
- [recreational water users](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/recreational-water-users/)
- [wave energy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wave-energy/)
- [teaching](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/teaching/)
- [Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/department-of-natural-resources/)
- [Wabash river](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wabash-river/)
- [U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers/)
- [Lake Huron](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-huron/)
- [Transportation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/transportation/)
- [U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/)
- [Facebook](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/facebook/)
- [classroom specimens](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/classroom-specimens/)
- [Oregon Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/oregon-sea-grant/)
- [organisms in trade](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/organisms-in-trade/)
- [natural lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/natural-lawn-care/)
- [North Carolina State University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/north-carolina-state-university/)
- [fishing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fishing/)
- [Center for Great Lakes Literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/center-for-great-lakes-literacy/)
- [Indiana Dunes](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-dunes/)
- [National Park Service](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-park-service/)
- [Shedd Aquarium](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/shedd-aquarium/)
- [U.S.EPA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-epa/)
- [mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/mussels/)
- [conference](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/conference/)
- [IAGLR](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/iaglr/)
- [International Association for Great Lakes Research](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/international-association-for-great-lakes-research/)
- [algae](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/algae/)
- [algal blooms](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/algal-blooms/)
- [phosphorous](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/phosphorous/)
- [American Veterinary Medical Association](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/american-veterinary-medical-association/)
- [endangered species](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/endangered-species/)
- [Millennium Reserve](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/millennium-reserve/)
- [parks](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/parks/)
- [stormwater](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stormwater/)
- [tourism](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tourism/)
- [rain garden](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rain-garden/)
- [water management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-management/)
- [YouTube](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/youtube/)
- [Great Lakes Restoration Initiative](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-restoration-initiative/)
- [aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/aquaculture/)
- [Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/extension/)
- [Illinois Water Resources Center](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-water-resources-center/)
- [USGS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/usgs/)
- [Canada](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/canada/)
- [lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lawn-care/)
- [Lawn Talk](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lawn-talk/)
- [Illinois Water Conference](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-water-conference/)
- [intern](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/intern/)
- [Twitter](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/twitter/)
- [Alliance for the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/alliance-for-the-great-lakes/)
- [pharmaceuticals](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pharmaceuticals/)
- [pollutants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pollutants/)
- [Columbus Dispatch](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/columbus-dispatch/)
- [ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ecosystems/)
- [climate change](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/climate-change/)
- [runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/runoff/)
- [University of Wisconsin](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/university-of-wisconsin/)
- [fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fellowship/)
- [graduate students](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/graduate-students/)
- [National Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-sea-grant/)
- [PPCPs](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ppcps/)
- [Blue Island](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/blue-island/)
- [round goby](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/round-goby/)
- [stop aquatic hitchhikers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stop-aquatic-hitchhikers/)
- [Restoration](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/restoration/)
- [water pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-pollution/)
- [Knauss fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/knauss-fellowship/)
- [University of Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/university-of-chicago/)
- [GLERL](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/glerl/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/)
- [personal care products](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/personal-care-products/)
- [agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/agriculture/)
- [Illinois Department of Agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-department-of-agriculture/)
- [Great Lakes Legacy Act](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-legacy-act/)
- [Habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/habitat/)
- [Sheboygan](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sheboygan/)
- [physics](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/physics/)
- [lake levels](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-levels/)
- [anniversary](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/anniversary/)
- [COSEE](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/cosee/)
- [science education](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/science-education/)
- [award](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/award/)
- [College of ACES](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/college-of-aces/)
- [environmental education](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/environmental-education/)
- [Great Lakes literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-literacy/)
- [water supply](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-supply/)
- [landscaping](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/landscaping/)
- [American Planning Association](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/american-planning-association/)
- [GO TO 2040](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/go-to-2040/)
- [National Planning Awards](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-planning-awards/)
- [invasive plants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/invasive-plants/)
- [Congress](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/congress/)
- [lamprey](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lamprey/)
- [sea lamprey](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sea-lamprey/)
- [milestones](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/milestones/)
- [Ohio Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ohio-sea-grant/)
- [The Atlantic Cities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/the-atlantic-cities/)
- [urban farming](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/urban-farming/)
- [medicine collection](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/medicine-collection/)
- [ocean acidification](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ocean-acidification/)
- [clean marina](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/clean-marina/)
- [Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-department-of-natural-resources/)
- [water safety](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-safety/)
- [boat show](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/boat-show/)
- [internship](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/internship/)
- [water levels](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-levels/)
- [National Science Foundation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-science-foundation/)
- [sustainability](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sustainability/)
- [Drug Enforcement Administration](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/drug-enforcement-administration/)
- [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/chicago-botanic-garden/)
- [continuing education](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/continuing-education/)
- [AIS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ais/)
- [water treatment](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-treatment/)
- [Great Pacific Garbage Patch](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-pacific-garbage-patch/)
- [Pacific Ocean](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pacific-ocean/)
- [bass fishing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/bass-fishing/)
- [tournament](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tournament/)
- [contest](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/contest/)
- [water science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-science/)
- [educators](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/educators/)
- [freshwater science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/freshwater-science/)
- [Lake Ontario](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-ontario/)
- [teachers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/teachers/)
- [SeaPerch](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/seaperch/)
- [winter](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/winter/)
- [Clean Boats Crew](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/clean-boats-crew/)
- [Lake Michigan Coastal Program](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-michigan-coastal-program/)
- [2013](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/2013/)
- [grade school](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/grade-school/)
- [underwater science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/underwater-science/)
- [Illinois River](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-river/)
- [pollution prevention](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pollution-prevention/)
- [PCBs](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pcbs/)
- [river](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/river/)
- [US Fish and Wildlife Service](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/us-fish-and-wildlife-service/)
- [marine science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/marine-science/)
- [environmental impact](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/environmental-impact/)
- [harbor](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/harbor/)
- [stewardship](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stewardship/)
- [International Joint Commission](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/international-joint-commission/)
- [contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/contaminants/)
- [Scientific American](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/scientific-american/)
- [Northeast Illinois Invasive Plant Partnership](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/northeast-illinois-invasive-plant-partnership/)
- [Clean Water Act](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/clean-water-act/)
- [fertilizer](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fertilizer/)
- [toxic algae](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/toxic-algae/)
- [Be A Hero](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/be-a-hero/)
- [media](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/media/)
- [Transport Zero](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/transport-zero/)
- [green infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/green-infrastructure/)
- [curricula](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/curricula/)
- [U.S. Green Building Council](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-green-building-council/)
- [Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-environmental-research-lab/)
- [tipping points](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tipping-points/)
- [Lake Superior](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-superior/)
- [buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/buoy/)
- [National Weather Service](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/national-weather-service/)
- [NWS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nws/)
- [rip current](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rip-current/)
- [riptide](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/riptide/)
- [Coastal Management Program](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/coastal-management-program/)
- [impacts](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/impacts/)
- [Indiana Department of Environmental Management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-department-of-environmental-management/)
- [Indiana Department of Natural Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-department-of-natural-resources/)
- [Great Lakes Social Science Network](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-social-science-network/)
- [social science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/social-science/)
- [municipalities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/municipalities/)
- [koi pond](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/koi-pond/)
- [water garden](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-garden/)
- [Lake Guardian](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-guardian/)
- [Vermillion river](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/vermillion-river/)
- [Fourth of July](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fourth-of-july/)
- [holiday weekend](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/holiday-weekend/)
- [AOCs](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/aocs/)
- [monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/monitoring/)
- [Chicago River](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/chicago-river/)
- [APEX Awards](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/apex-awards/)
- [Highland Park](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/highland-park/)
- [native plants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/native-plants/)
- [Peoria](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/peoria/)
- [Northwest Water Planning Alliance](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/northwest-water-planning-alliance/)
- [water planning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-planning/)
- [water use](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-use/)
- [microplastics](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/microplastics/)
- [Great Lakes Echo](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-echo/)
- [sustainable communities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sustainable-communities/)
- [St. Louis](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/st-louis/)
- [drought](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/drought/)
- [Yellow Perch](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/yellow-perch/)
- [students](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/students/)
- [Department of Forestry and Natural Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/department-of-forestry-and-natural-resources/)
- [resource management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/resource-management/)
- [antibacterial](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/antibacterial/)
- [triclosan](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/triclosan/)
- [currents](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/currents/)
- [Illinois Science Teachers Association](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-science-teachers-association/)
- [data](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/data/)
- [nearshore](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nearshore/)
- [take-back](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/take-back/)
- [environmental science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/environmental-science/)
- [Northern Illinois University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/northern-illinois-university/)
- [Great Lakes Awareness Day](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-awareness-day/)
- [Champaign](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/champaign/)
- [Urbana](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/urbana/)
- [Bighead carp](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/bighead-carp/)
- [Silver carp](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/silver-carp/)
- [professional development](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/professional-development/)
- [Municipal Water Reclamation District](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/municipal-water-reclamation-district/)
- [wastewater](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wastewater/)
- [legislation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/legislation/)
- [nutrient runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nutrient-runoff/)
- [soil conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/soil-conservation/)
- [wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wetlands/)
- [water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-quality/)
- [bacteria](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/bacteria/)
- [DuPage County](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/dupage-county/)
- [public spaces](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/public-spaces/)
- [coastal restoration](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/coastal-restoration/)
- [Michigan Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/michigan-sea-grant/)
- [shipboard science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/shipboard-science/)
- [knauss](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/knauss/)
- [ocean science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ocean-science/)
- [dead zones](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/dead-zones/)
- [Discovery Grants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/discovery-grants/)
- [emerging contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/emerging-contaminants/)
- [seafood](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/seafood/)
- [fish](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fish/)
- [mercury](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/mercury/)
- [natural resources](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/natural-resources/)
- [water supply planning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-supply-planning/)
- [climate adaptation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/climate-adaptation/)
- [CMAP](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/cmap/)
- [Minnesota](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/minnesota/)
- [Great Lakes Regional Research Information Network](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-regional-research-information-network/)
- [University of Notre Dame](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/notre-dame/)
- [aquatic ecology](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/aquatic-ecology/)
- [Milwaukee](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/milwaukee/)
- [sediment removal](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sediment-removal/)
- [social vulnerability](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/social-vulnerability/)
- [urban planning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/urban-planning/)
- [UpClose](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/upclose/)
- [New York](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/new-york/)
- [Android](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/android/)
- [Apple](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/apple/)
- [lakefront](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lakefront/)
- [mobile application](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/mobile-application/)
- [Navy Pier](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/navy-pier/)
- [Buffalo River](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/buffalo-river/)
- [Roxana Marsh](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/roxana-marsh/)
- [undertow](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/undertow/)
- [Wisconsin Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wisconsin-sea-grant/)
- [marina](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/marina/)
- [El Niño](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/el-nino/)
- [Midwestern Regional Climate Center](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/midwestern-regional-climate-center/)
- [Southern Illinois University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/southern-illinois-university/)
- [Pennsylvania Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pennsylvania-sea-grant/)
- [100-year storms](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/100-year-storms/)
- [flooding](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/flooding/)
- [stormwater management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stormwater-management/)
- [Upper Trenton Channel](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/upper-trenton-channel/)
- [land use planning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/land-use-planning/)
- [Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-surf-rescue-project/)
- [overfishing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/overfishing/)
- [phragmities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/phragmities/)
- [Great Lakes science](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-science/)
- [medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/medicine-disposal/)
- [B-WET](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/b-wet/)
- [Purdue Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/purdue-extension/)
- [E. coli](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/e-coli/)
- [indiana Aquaculture Association](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-aquaculture-association/)
- [indiana soybean alliance](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-soybean-alliance/)
- [CGLL](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/cgll/)
- [Lincoln Park](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lincoln-park/)
- [groundwater](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/groundwater/)
- [septic systems](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/septic-systems/)
- [Chicago Water Walk](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/chicago-water-walk/)
- [Milwaukee River](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/milwaukee-river/)
- [needs assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/needs-assessment/)
- [pesticide](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pesticide/)
- [classroom activities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/classroom-activities/)
- [Nab the Aquatic Invader!](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nab-the-aquatic-invader/)
- [full-cost water pricing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/full-cost-water-pricing/)
- [GIS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/gis/)
- [unwanted medicine disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/unwanted-medicine-disposal/)
- [science careers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/science-careers/)
- [real-time monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/real-time-monitoring/)
- [beach closures](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/beach-closures/)
- [Dangerous Currents](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/dangerous-currents/)
- [GLOS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/glos/)
- [Great Lakes Observing System](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-observing-system/)
- [LimnoTech](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/limnotech/)
- [Michigan City](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/michigan-city/)
- [NOAA Coastal Storms](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/noaa-coastal-storms/)
- [Gulf of Mexico](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/gulf-of-mexico/)
- [hypoxia](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hypoxia/)
- [Illinois EPA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-epa/)
- [Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy/)
- [place-based learning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/place-based-learning/)
- [Boneyard Creek](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/boneyard-creek/)
- [water education](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-education/)
- [swimming](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/swimming/)
- [Alaska](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/alaska/)
- [drain](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/drain/)
- [dry](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/dry/)
- [software](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/software/)
- [GLNPO](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/glnpo/)
- [coastal policy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/coastal-policy/)
- [web tool](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/web-tool/)
- [drinking water](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/drinking-water/)
- [Safe Drinking Water Act](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/safe-drinking-water-act/)
- [green events](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/green-events/)
- [master gardeners](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/master-gardeners/)
- [rainscaping](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rainscaping/)
- [website of the week](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/website-of-the-week/)
- [water systems](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-systems/)
- [LINC course](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/linc-course/)
- [Washington D.C.](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/washington-d-c/)
- [Indiana University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-university/)
- [lake effect snow](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-effect-snow/)
- [coastal resiliency](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/coastal-resiliency/)
- [RFP](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rfp/)
- [k-12](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/k-12/)
- [river cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/river-cleanup/)
- [Climate Prediction Center](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/climate-prediction-center/)
- [weather predictions](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/weather-predictions/)
- [NASA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nasa/)
- [soil moisture](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/soil-moisture/)
- [Waukegan Harbor](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/waukegan-harbor/)
- [outdoor water use](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/outdoor-water-use/)
- [microfibers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/microfibers/)
- [hydrolab](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hydrolab/)
- [limno loan](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/limno-loan/)
- [STEM](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stem/)
- [marketing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/marketing/)
- [CSMI](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/csmi/)
- [Species Spotlight](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/species-spotlight/)
- [sturgeon](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sturgeon/)
- [household leaks](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/household-leaks/)
- [birds](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/birds/)
- [wildlife](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wildlife/)
- [illini bass fishing club](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illini-bass-fishing-club/)
- [Illinois Outdoor News](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-outdoor-news/)
- [recreation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/recreation/)
- [eDNA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/edna/)
- [environmental DNA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/environmental-dna/)
- [hydroponics](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hydroponics/)
- [University of Illinois Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/university-of-illinois-extension/)
- [Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/areas-of-concern/)
- [Friends of Lincoln Park](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/friends-of-lincoln-park/)
- [garlic mustard](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/garlic-mustard/)
- [comprehensive planning](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/comprehensive-planning/)
- [Be Current Smart](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/be-current-smart/)
- [waves](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/waves/)
- [water pricing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-pricing/)
- [hydrilla](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hydrilla/)
- [U.S. Geological Survey](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-geological-survey/)
- [Great Lakes Mud](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-mud/)
- [Shipboard Science Workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/shipboard-science-workshop/)
- [permeable pavement](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/permeable-pavement/)
- [rain barrels](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rain-barrels/)
- [Resilient Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/resilient-chicago/)
- [Loyola University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/loyola-university/)
- [Evanston](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/evanston/)
- [ISAWWA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/isawwa/)
- [WaterSense](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/watersense/)
- [interns](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/interns/)
- [iamIISG](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/iamiisg/)
- [marine careers](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/marine-careers/)
- [Yellow Jug Old Drugs](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/yellow-jug-old-drugs/)
- [Lake Champlain](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lake-champlain/)
- [U.S. Fish and Wildlife](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/u-s-fish-and-wildlife/)
- [Wilmette Buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wilmette-buoy/)
- [Great Lakes Buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-buoy/)
- [flipped class instruction](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/flipped-class-instruction/)
- [rain gardens](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rain-gardens/)
- [Take AIM](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/take-aim/)
- [Grand Calumet River](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/grand-calumet-river/)
- [ditch](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ditch/)
- [wastewater treatment](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wastewater-treatment/)
- [NOAA Coastal Management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/noaa-coastal-management/)
- [Estabrook Dam](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/estabrook-dam/)
- [The Medicine Chest](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/the-medicine-chest/)
- [fish research](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fish-research/)
- [microbeads](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/microbeads/)
- [black-eyed Susans](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/black-eyed-susans/)
- [Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/peggy-notebaert-nature-museum/)
- [Prairie Research Institute](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/prairie-research-institute/)
- [Great Lakes Monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-monitoring/)
- [Michigan City Buoy](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/michigan-city-buoy/)
- [Save the Dunes](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/save-the-dunes/)
- [climate](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/climate/)
- [invasives](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/invasives/)
- [nutrients](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nutrients/)
- [reefs](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/reefs/)
- [walleye](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/walleye/)
- [drug](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/drug/)
- [P2D2](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/p2d2/)
- [DEA](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/dea/)
- [remidiation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/remidiation/)
- [NOAA Coastal Management Fellow](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/noaa-coastal-management-fellow/)
- [Wisconsin DNR](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wisconsin-dnr/)
- [Tipping Points and Indicators](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tipping-points-and-indicators/)
- [resilience](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/resilience/)
- [workforce development](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/workforce-development/)
- [Minnesota Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/minnesota-sea-grant/)
- [Great Lakes Sea Grant Network](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-sea-grant-network/)
- [Zephyr Oil Refinery](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/zephyr-oil-refinery/)
- [Sea Grant 50](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sea-grant-50/)
- [hellbender](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hellbender/)
- [Joel Davenport](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/joel-davenport/)
- [Illinois State University](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-state-university/)
- [right](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/right/)
- [SciComm](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/scicomm/)
- [social media](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/social-media/)
- [Ben Wegleitner](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ben-wegleitner/)
- [resili](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/resili/)
- [two yellow buoys](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/two-yellow-buoys/)
- [world series](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/world-series/)
- [amphibian](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/amphibian/)
- [salamander](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/salamander/)
- [funding](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/funding/)
- [Tim Hoellein](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tim-hoellein/)
- [Michigan DEQ](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/michigan-deq/)
- [Illinois Sustainable Technology Center](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illinois-sustainable-technology-center/)
- [salmon](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/salmon/)
- [charter fishing](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/charter-fishing/)
- [Michigan DNR](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/michigan-dnr/)
- [4-H](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/4-h/)
- [New York Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/new-york-sea-grant/)
- [Ecosystem services](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ecosystem-services/)
- [Indiana Lake Michigan Coastal Program](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/indiana-lake-michigan-coastal-program/)
- [Tipping Points Planner](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tipping-points-planner/)
- [sportfish](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sportfish/)
- [weatherfish](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/weatherfish/)
- [apex](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/apex/)
- [saline](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/saline/)
- [saltwater](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/saltwater/)
- [striped bass](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/striped-bass/)
- [angler archive](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/angler-archive/)
- [creel survey](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/creel-survey/)
- [fishing data](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fishing-data/)
- [southern lake michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/southern-lake-michigan/)
- [wilmette harbor](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/wilmette-harbor/)
- [coastal management](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/coastal-management/)
- [mapping](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/mapping/)
- [NOAA Coastal Fellowship](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/noaa-coastal-fellowship/)
- [North Carolina](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/north-carolina/)
- [grand calume](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/grand-calume/)
- [contamination](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/contamination/)
- [plastics](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/plastics/)
- [nutrient loss](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nutrient-loss/)
- [OTC](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/otc/)
- [over-the-counter medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/over-the-counter-medicine/)
- [prescription drug](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/prescription-drug/)
- [assistant director](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/assistant-director/)
- [beachfronts](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/beachfronts/)
- [modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/modeling/)
- [stream habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stream-habitat/)
- [collaborative](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/collaborative/)
- [non native](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/non-native/)
- [rusty crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/rusty-crayfish/)
- [glri](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/glri/)
- [electric barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/electric-barrier/)
- [water palooza](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-palooza/)
- [glh](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/glh/)
- [great lakes health](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/great-lakes-health/)
- [sampling](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sampling/)
- [pollinator](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pollinator/)
- [employee](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/employee/)
- [communications](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/communications/)
- [Illlinois](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/illlinois/)
- [program](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/program/)
- [brian miller](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/brian-miller/)
- [director](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/director/)
- [staff](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/staff/)
- [tomas hook](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/tomas-hook/)
- [stuart carlton](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stuart-carlton/)
- [microplastic](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/microplastic/)
- [muskegon](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/muskegon/)
- [st. joseph river](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/st-joseph-river/)
- [john kelly](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/john-kelly/)
- [outreach program leader](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/outreach-program-leader/)
- [economic impact](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/economic-impact/)
- [white lakefish](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/white-lakefish/)
- [aquatic ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/aquatic-ecosystems/)
- [event](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/event/)
- [carolyn foley](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/carolyn-foley/)
- [Purdue Climate Change Research Center](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/purdue-climate-change-research-center/)
- [partnerships](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/partnerships/)
- [sediment remediation](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sediment-remediation/)
- [Caitie Nigrelli](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/caitie-nigrelli/)
- [Andrew Coursey](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/andrew-coursey/)
- [Pat Charlebois](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pat-charlebois/)
- [discovery projects](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/discovery-projects/)
- [recreation fishery](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/recreation-fishery/)
- [willingness-to-pay](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/willingness-to-pay/)
- [ecology](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/ecology/)
- [trophic](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/trophic/)
- [fatty acid](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/fatty-acid/)
- [stable isotope](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/stable-isotope/)
- [colleges](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/colleges/)
- [faculty](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/faculty/)
- [lndiana](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/lndiana/)
- [scholars](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/scholars/)
- [universities](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/universities/)
- [nitrogen](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/nitrogen/)
- [phosphorus](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/phosphorus/)
- [two-stage ditches](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/two-stage-ditches/)
- [Eliana Brown](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/eliana-brown/)
- [Veronica Fall](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/veronica-fall/)
- [Mitchell Zischke](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/mitchell-zischke/)
- [Leslie Dorworth](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/leslie-dorworth/)
- [Hope Charters](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/hope-charters/)
- [Irene Miles](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/irene-miles/)
- [Sarah Zack](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sarah-zack/)
- [Teach Me About the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/teach-me-about-the-great-lakes/)
- [podcast](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/podcast/)
- [Sea Grant Scholars](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/sea-grant-scholars/)
- [Cooperative Science and Monitoring Initiative](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/cooperative-science-and-monitoring-initiative/)
- [American Citizen Planner](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/american-citizen-planner/)
- [Water affordability](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/water-affordability/)
- [best management practices](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/best-management-practices/)
- [conservation practices](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/conservation-practices/)
- [PFAS](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/pfas/)
- [competitive research](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/competitive-research/)
- [alewife](https://iiseagrant.org/tag/alewife/)

## Topics

- [Fish](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/fish/)
- [Economics](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/economics/)
- [Marketing](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/marketing/)
- [Microbes](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/microbes/)
- [Water Use](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/water-use/)
- [Willingness-to-Pay](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/willingness-to-pay/)
- [Fish Consumption](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/fish-consumption/)
- [Legacy Contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/legacy-contaminants/)
- [Human Health](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/human-health/)
- [Food Web](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/food-web/)
- [Invertebrates](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/invertebrates/)
- [Genetics](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/genetics/)
- [Medicines](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/medicines/)
- [Nutrients](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/nutrients/)
- [Rivers and Streams](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/rivers-and-streams/)
- [Plants](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/plants/)
- [Restoration](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/restoration/)
- [Wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/wetlands/)
- [Green Infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/green-infrastructure/)
- [Watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/watershed/)
- [Social Science](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/social-science/)
- [Planning](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/planning/)
- [Runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/runoff/)
- [Water Safety](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/water-safety/)
- [Land Use](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/land-use/)
- [Shoreline Development](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/shoreline-development/)
- [Dunes](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/dunes/)
- [Flooding](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/flooding/)
- [Great Lakes Cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/great-lakes-cleanup/)
- [Emerging Contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/emerging-contaminants/)
- [Beaches](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/beaches/)
- [IISG scholars](https://iiseagrant.org/topic/iisg-scholars/)

## Our Works

- [Aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/aquaculture/)
- [Aquatic Invasive Species](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/aquatic-invasive-species/)
- [Climate Ready Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/climate-ready-communities/)
- [Fisheries](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/fisheries/)
- [Great Lakes Data](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/great-lakes-data/)
- [Healthy Waters](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/healthy-waters/)
- [Recreation & Tourism](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/recreation-tourism/)
- [Stormwater & Green Infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/stormwater-green-infrastructure/)
- [Sustainable Community Planning](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/sustainable-community-planning/)
- [Water Resource Economics](https://iiseagrant.org/our-work-category/water-resource-economics/)

## Keywords

- [ecology](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ecology/)
- [fatty acid](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fatty-acid/)
- [food web](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/food-web/)
- [stable isotope](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/stable-isotope/)
- [trophic](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/trophic/)
- [microbes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microbes/)
- [economics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/economics/)
- [fisheries](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fisheries/)
- [recreation fishery](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/recreation-fishery/)
- [survey](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/survey/)
- [willingness-to-pay](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/willingness-to-pay/)
- [human dimensions](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/human-dimensions/)
- [recreational fishing](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/recreational-fishing/)
- [contaminant](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/contaminant/)
- [plastic](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/plastic/)
- [pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pollution/)
- [sediment](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sediment/)
- [beach](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/beach/)
- [human health](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/human-health/)
- [Indiana](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/indiana/)
- [microplastic](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microplastic/)
- [microfiber](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microfiber/)
- [Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-michigan/)
- [river](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/river/)
- [best management practice](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/best-management-practice/)
- [integrative modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/integrative-modeling/)
- [non-point source](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/non-point-source/)
- [watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/watershed/)
- [crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/crayfish/)
- [erosion](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/erosion/)
- [shoreline](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/shoreline/)
- [Illinois](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/illinois/)
- [Flash flood](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/flash-flood/)
- [Risk prediction](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/risk-prediction/)
- [Greater Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/greater-chicago/)
- [Greater Milwaukee](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/greater-milwaukee/)
- [precipitation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/precipitation/)
- [antecedent conditions](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/antecedent-conditions/)
- [perch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/perch/)
- [growth](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/growth/)
- [nutrition](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nutrition/)
- [lipid](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lipid/)
- [essential fatty acid](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/essential-fatty-acid/)
- [yellow perch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/yellow-perch/)
- [yellow perch aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/yellow-perch-aquaculture/)
- [aquaculture marketing](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquaculture-marketing/)
- [seafood marketing](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/seafood-marketing/)
- [North Central Region](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/north-central-region/)
- [nitrate](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nitrate/)
- [nitrite](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nitrite/)
- [ammonia](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ammonia/)
- [phosphate](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/phosphate/)
- [invasion](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/invasion/)
- [competition](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/competition/)
- [Eurasian ruffe](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/eurasian-ruffe/)
- [zebra mussel](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/zebra-mussel/)
- [zebra mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/zebra-mussels/)
- [veligers](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/veligers/)
- [St. Joseph River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/st-joseph-river/)
- [Burns Ditch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/burns-ditch/)
- [virus](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/virus/)
- [bacteria](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bacteria/)
- [West Beach](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/west-beach/)
- [bullhead](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bullhead/)
- [DNA](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dna/)
- [damage](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/damage/)
- [fish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish/)
- [growth factor](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/growth-factor/)
- [freshwater prawn](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/freshwater-prawn/)
- [survival](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/survival/)
- [feeding](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/feeding/)
- [gizzard shad](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/gizzard-shad/)
- [mosquitofish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mosquitofish/)
- [round goby](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/round-goby/)
- [oriental weatherfish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/oriental-weatherfish/)
- [white perch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/white-perch/)
- [Illinois River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/illinois-river/)
- [Grand Calumet](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/grand-calumet/)
- [PAHs](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pahs/)
- [CYP1A](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/cyp1a/)
- [reproduction](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/reproduction/)
- [density](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/density/)
- [inland lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/inland-lakes/)
- [E. coli](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/e-coli/)
- [contamination](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/contamination/)
- [mottled sculpin](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mottled-sculpin/)
- [diet](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/diet/)
- [largemouth bass](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/largemouth-bass/)
- [temperature](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/temperature/)
- [growth hormone](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/growth-hormone/)
- [larval fish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/larval-fish/)
- [young-of-year](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/young-of-year/)
- [otolith](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/otolith/)
- [alewife](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/alewife/)
- [transport](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/transport/)
- [volatile organic compounds](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/volatile-organic-compounds/)
- [sensor](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sensor/)
- [Hudson River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hudson-river/)
- [zooplankton](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/zooplankton/)
- [nature-based](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nature-based/)
- [behavior](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/behavior/)
- [motivation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/motivation/)
- [solar](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/solar/)
- [Calumet River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/calumet-river/)
- [sunlight](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sunlight/)
- [breakdown](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/breakdown/)
- [Indiana Dunes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/indiana-dunes/)
- [Great Marsh](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/great-marsh/)
- [heavy metals](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/heavy-metals/)
- [electromagnetism](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/electromagnetism/)
- [control](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/control/)
- [artificial shelter](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/artificial-shelter/)
- [polyaromatic hydrocarbons](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/polyaromatic-hydrocarbons/)
- [bioremediation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bioremediation/)
- [Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/great-lakes/)
- [Alien species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/alien-species/)
- [bait](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bait/)
- [biological supply](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/biological-supply/)
- [nonindigenous species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nonindigenous-species/)
- [pathway](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pathway/)
- [pet risk assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pet-risk-assessment/)
- [vector](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/vector/)
- [water garden](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/water-garden/)
- [zebrafish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/zebrafish/)
- [production](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/production/)
- [toxicity](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/toxicity/)
- [genetics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/genetics/)
- [drinking water](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/drinking-water/)
- [methylmercury](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/methylmercury/)
- [mercury](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mercury/)
- [microorganisms](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microorganisms/)
- [diffusion chamber](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/diffusion-chamber/)
- [bacterial communication](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bacterial-communication/)
- [Areas of Concern](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/areas-of-concern/)
- [meta analysis](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/meta-analysis/)
- [hedonic method](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hedonic-method/)
- [property values](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/property-values/)
- [contaminated sites](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/contaminated-sites/)
- [Asian carp](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/asian-carp/)
- [bighead carp](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bighead-carp/)
- [silver carp](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/silver-carp/)
- [filter-feeders](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/filter-feeders/)
- [invasive species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/invasive-species/)
- [plankton](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/plankton/)
- [bioenergetics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bioenergetics/)
- [chlorophyll](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chlorophyll/)
- [mesocosm](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mesocosm/)
- [Lake Superior](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-superior/)
- [Green Bay](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/green-bay/)
- [Lake Erie](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-erie/)
- [Lake Ontario](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-ontario/)
- [benthic invertebrates](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/benthic-invertebrates/)
- [predation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/predation/)
- [fish food availability](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish-food-availability/)
- [water supply](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/water-supply/)
- [web-based](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/web-based/)
- [land use change](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/land-use-change/)
- [water resources](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/water-resources/)
- [development](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/development/)
- [L-THIA](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/l-thia/)
- [Nipissing Phase](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nipissing-phase/)
- [Chippewa Phase](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chippewa-phase/)
- [eolian sand](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/eolian-sand/)
- [vibracoring](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/vibracoring/)
- [lake levels](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-levels/)
- [radiocarbon dating](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/radiocarbon-dating/)
- [North Park Village Nature Center](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/north-park-village-nature-center/)
- [Sand Ridge Nature Center](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sand-ridge-nature-center/)
- [Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chicago/)
- [Calumet](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/calumet/)
- [recreation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/recreation/)
- [North Branch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/north-branch/)
- [Waukegan](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/waukegan/)
- [Chicago River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chicago-river/)
- [Filter-feeding Fishes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/filter-feeding-fishes/)
- [Dietary Overlap](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dietary-overlap/)
- [Fish Barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish-barrier/)
- [Electric Field](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/electric-field/)
- [Mississippi River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mississippi-river/)
- [Phytoplankton](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/phytoplankton/)
- [floods](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/floods/)
- [rainfall-runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rainfall-runoff/)
- [flood frequency](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/flood-frequency/)
- [L-moments](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/l-moments/)
- [HEC-HMS model](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hec-hms-model/)
- [Colorado River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/colorado-river/)
- [Columbia River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/columbia-river/)
- [aquatic nuisance species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquatic-nuisance-species/)
- [economic impact assessment](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/economic-impact-assessment/)
- [exotic species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/exotic-species/)
- [Great Lakes shipping](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/great-lakes-shipping/)
- [structured expert judgment](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/structured-expert-judgment/)
- [computable general equilibrium models](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/computable-general-equilibrium-models/)
- [Saint Lawrence Seaway](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/saint-lawrence-seaway/)
- [ecological forecasting](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ecological-forecasting/)
- [biodiversity](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/biodiversity/)
- [ecosystem services](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ecosystem-services/)
- [metal speciation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/metal-speciation/)
- [wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/wetlands/)
- [XAS](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/xas/)
- [sequential extractions](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sequential-extractions/)
- [chemical mapping](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chemical-mapping/)
- [mercury speciation analysis](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mercury-speciation-analysis/)
- [urban](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/urban/)
- [zebrash](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/zebrash/)
- [gene-targeting](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/gene-targeting/)
- [ES cells](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/es-cells/)
- [homologous recombination](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/homologous-recombination/)
- [aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquaculture/)
- [Acoustic Barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/acoustic-barrier/)
- [Bubble Barrier](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bubble-barrier/)
- [Smith – Root](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/smith-root/)
- [Fish Guidance Systems](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish-guidance-systems/)
- [embayments](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/embayments/)
- [rivers](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rivers/)
- [control schemes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/control-schemes/)
- [dispersal](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dispersal/)
- [metapopulation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/metapopulation/)
- [estrogen](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/estrogen/)
- [estradiol](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/estradiol/)
- [groundwater](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/groundwater/)
- [atmosphere](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/atmosphere/)
- [NWS](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nws/)
- [Phragmites australis](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/phragmites-australis/)
- [RFLP fingerprinting](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rflp-fingerprinting/)
- [microsatellites](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microsatellites/)
- [native](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/native/)
- [exotic](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/exotic/)
- [eDNA](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/edna/)
- [qPCR](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/qpcr/)
- [common carp](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/common-carp/)
- [single nucleotide polymorphisms](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/single-nucleotide-polymorphisms/)
- [SNP](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/snp/)
- [lake sturgeon](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-sturgeon/)
- [algae](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/algae/)
- [metabolomics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/metabolomics/)
- [amino acids](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/amino-acids/)
- [PCBs](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pcbs/)
- [dioxin](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dioxin/)
- [furan](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/furan/)
- [shrimp](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/shrimp/)
- [tilapia](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/tilapia/)
- [treatment](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/treatment/)
- [biological](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/biological/)
- [nitrogen](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nitrogen/)
- [sulfide](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sulfide/)
- [oxidation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/oxidation/)
- [Hyalella azteca](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hyalella-azteca/)
- [amphipod](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/amphipod/)
- [PCB](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pcb/)
- [PAH](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pah/)
- [microarray](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microarray/)
- [Manure Spills](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/manure-spills/)
- [Phosphorus](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/phosphorus/)
- [Remediation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/remediation/)
- [Nutrient Transport](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nutrient-transport/)
- [Nutrient Fate](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nutrient-fate/)
- [Adsorption](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/adsorption/)
- [Desorption](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/desorption/)
- [long-term trends](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/long-term-trends/)
- [creek chub](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/creek-chub/)
- [GIS](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/gis/)
- [agricultural](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/agricultural/)
- [forested](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/forested/)
- [stress](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/stress/)
- [chlorine](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chlorine/)
- [X-ray](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/x-ray/)
- [iodine](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/iodine/)
- [Karner blue butterfly](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/karner-blue-butterfly/)
- [simulation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/simulation/)
- [habitat fragmentation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/habitat-fragmentation/)
- [conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/conservation/)
- [Typha](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/typha/)
- [Denitrification](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/denitrification/)
- [Fish meal replacement](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish-meal-replacement/)
- [bio-fuels](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bio-fuels/)
- [yeast](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/yeast/)
- [sunshine bass](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sunshine-bass/)
- [Morone spp.](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/morone-spp/)
- [fish health](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fish-health/)
- [aquaculture medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquaculture-medicine/)
- [aquaculture drugs](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquaculture-drugs/)
- [biosecurity](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/biosecurity/)
- [workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/workshop/)
- [Land cover](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/land-cover/)
- [mapping](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mapping/)
- [coast](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/coast/)
- [3D](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/3d/)
- [visualization](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/visualization/)
- [urban modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/urban-modeling/)
- [remote sensing](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/remote-sensing/)
- [Ogden Dunes Beach](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ogden-dunes-beach/)
- [spectrometry](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/spectrometry/)
- [Little Calumet River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/little-calumet-river/)
- [detergent](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/detergent/)
- [best management practices](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/best-management-practices/)
- [urban stormwater runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/urban-stormwater-runoff/)
- [non-point source pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/non-point-source-pollution/)
- [climate change](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/climate-change/)
- [watershed-based planning](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/watershed-based-planning/)
- [pharmaceuticals](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pharmaceuticals/)
- [mixture](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mixture/)
- [exposure](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/exposure/)
- [low impact development](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/low-impact-development/)
- [modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/modeling/)
- [Phragmites](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/phragmites/)
- [adaptive management](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/adaptive-management/)
- [Education](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/education/)
- [medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/medicine/)
- [dreissenid mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dreissenid-mussels/)
- [quagga mussels](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/quagga-mussels/)
- [striped bass](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/striped-bass/)
- [aquifer](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquifer/)
- [rain barrel](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rain-barrel/)
- [porous pavement](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/porous-pavement/)
- [L-THIA model](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/l-thia-model/)
- [land use](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/land-use/)
- [dissolved oxygen](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dissolved-oxygen/)
- [telemetry](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/telemetry/)
- [physiology](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/physiology/)
- [Nanomaterials](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nanomaterials/)
- [Nanotitania](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nanotitania/)
- [Bacterial Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bacterial-communities/)
- [disturbance](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/disturbance/)
- [pine forests](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pine-forests/)
- [Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore/)
- [Wilderness State Park](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/wilderness-state-park/)
- [Ludington State Park](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ludington-state-park/)
- [Big Knob State Forest](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/big-knob-state-forest/)
- [The Huron Mountain Club](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/the-huron-mountain-club/)
- [Hiawatha National Forest](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hiawatha-national-forest/)
- [tree stands](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/tree-stands/)
- [nutrients](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nutrients/)
- [periphyton](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/periphyton/)
- [macrophytes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/macrophytes/)
- [oxygen](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/oxygen/)
- [stable isotopes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/stable-isotopes/)
- [bluegill](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bluegill/)
- [emerald shiner](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/emerald-shiner/)
- [soils data](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/soils-data/)
- [tile drained](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/tile-drained/)
- [Lake Calumet](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lake-calumet/)
- [residential development](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/residential-development/)
- [Chinook salmon](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/chinook-salmon/)
- [coho salmon](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/coho-salmon/)
- [Trail Creek](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/trail-creek/)
- [Root River](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/root-river/)
- [Juday Creek](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/juday-creek/)
- [brown trout](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/brown-trout/)
- [sculpin](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sculpin/)
- [blacknose dace](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/blacknose-dace/)
- [white sucker](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/white-sucker/)
- [shiners](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/shiners/)
- [DDE](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dde/)
- [PBDE](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pbde/)
- [St. Joseph](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/st-joseph/)
- [Michigan City](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/michigan-city/)
- [East Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/east-chicago/)
- [Washington Park](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/washington-park/)
- [rainwater](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rainwater/)
- [energetics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/energetics/)
- [flow](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/flow/)
- [Hydrology](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hydrology/)
- [water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/water-quality/)
- [computer model](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/computer-model/)
- [comparison](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/comparison/)
- [agricultural watershed](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/agricultural-watershed/)
- [coastal wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/coastal-wetlands/)
- [nearshore zone](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/nearshore-zone/)
- [sport fishes](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sport-fishes/)
- [otoliths](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/otoliths/)
- [environmental justice](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/environmental-justice/)
- [avatar species](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/avatar-species/)
- [Cherax destructor](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/cherax-destructor/)
- [ecological niche modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ecological-niche-modeling/)
- [Mahalanobis distance](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/mahalanobis-distance/)
- [Procambarus clarkii](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/procambarus-clarkii/)
- [red swamp crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/red-swamp-crayfish/)
- [species distribution modeling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/species-distribution-modeling/)
- [yabby](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/yabby/)
- [perfluoroalkyl substances](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/perfluoroalkyl-substances/)
- [emerging contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/emerging-contaminants/)
- [Muskegon Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/muskegon-lake/)
- [aquatic toxicology](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquatic-toxicology/)
- [microplastics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/microplastics/)
- [dietary hydrolysate](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/dietary-hydrolysate/)
- [live food](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/live-food/)
- [rain garden](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/rain-garden/)
- [concrete](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/concrete/)
- [STEM](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/stem/)
- [aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/aquaponics/)
- [geology](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/geology/)
- [drowning](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/drowning/)
- [swimming](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/swimming/)
- [training](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/training/)
- [transportation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/transportation/)
- [fathead minnow](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/fathead-minnow/)
- [infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/infrastructure/)
- [hazard](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hazard/)
- [antibiotics](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/antibiotics/)
- [community partnerships](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/community-partnerships/)
- [drowned rivermouths](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/drowned-rivermouths/)
- [Saline Branch](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/saline-branch/)
- [Kickapoo Creek](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/kickapoo-creek/)
- [constructed reef](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/constructed-reef/)
- [lawn](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/lawn/)
- [Evanston](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/evanston/)
- [flooding](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/flooding/)
- [construction](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/construction/)
- [PFAS](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/pfas/)
- [subsistence fishing](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/subsistence-fishing/)
- [law](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/law/)
- [policy](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/policy/)
- [communication](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/communication/)
- [bald eagle](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/bald-eagle/)
- [SSRI](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/ssri/)
- [soils](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/soils/)
- [irrigation](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/irrigation/)
- [sludge](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/sludge/)
- [recycling](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/recycling/)
- [energy](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/energy/)
- [waves](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/waves/)
- [Housing market](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/housing-market/)
- [hotspots](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/hotspots/)
- [interventions](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/interventions/)
- [artificial intelligence](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/artificial-intelligence/)
- [unmanned aerial vehicle](https://iiseagrant.org/keyword/unmanned-aerial-vehicle/)

## Our Team

- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/illinois-indiana-sea-grant/)
- [Patrice Charlebois](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/patrice-charlebois/)
- [Leslie Dorworth](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/leslie-dorworth/)
- [Kristin TePas](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/kristin-tepas/)
- [Terri Hallesy](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/terri-hallesy/)
- [Irene Miles](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/irene-miles/)
- [Margaret Schneemann](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/margaret-schneemann/)
- [Kwamena Quagrainie](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/kwamena-quagrainie/)
- [Sarah Zack](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/sarah-zack/)
- [Carolyn Foley](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/carolyn-foley/)
- [Joel Davenport](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/joel-davenport/)
- [Stuart Carlton](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/stuart-carlton/)
- [Angela Archer](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/angela-archer/)
- [Tomas Höök](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/tomas-hook/)
- [Paris Collingsworth](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/paris-collingsworth/)
- [Greg Hitzroth](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/greg-hitzroth/)
- [Daniel Walker](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/daniel-walker/)
- [C. Eliana Brown](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/c-eliana-brown/)
- [Kara Salazar](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/kara-salazar/)
- [Hope Charters](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/hope-charters/)
- [Ethan Chitty](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/ethan-chitty/)
- [Andrew Coursey](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/andrew-coursey/)
- [Veronica Fall](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/veronica-fall/)
- [Amy Shambach](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/amy-shambach/)
- [Ashley Belle](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/ashley-belle/)
- [Amanpreet Kohli](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/amanpreet-kohli/)
- [Janice Milanovich](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/janice-milanovich/)
- [Katherine O'Reilly](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/katherine-oreilly/)
- [Natalia Szklaruk](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/natalia-szklaruk/)
- [Julie Fiorito](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/julie-fiorito/)
- [Taylor Bradford](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/taylor-bradford/)
- [Haider Mehdi](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/haider-mehdi/)
- [Megan Gunn](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/megan-gunn/)
- [Sarah Peterson](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/sarah-peterson/)
- [Natty Morrison](https://iiseagrant.org/creator/natty-morrison/)

## Focus Areas

- [Resilient Communities and Economies](https://iiseagrant.org/focus/resilient-communities-and-economies/)
- [Administrative](https://iiseagrant.org/focus/administrative/)
- [Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development](https://iiseagrant.org/focus/environmental-literacy-and-workforce-development/)
- [Healthy Coastal Ecosystems](https://iiseagrant.org/focus/healthy-coastal-ecosystems/)
- [Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/focus/sustainable-aquaculture/)

## Topics

- [Climate Ready Communities](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/climate-ready-communities/)
- [Sea Grant Administration and History](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/sea-grant-administration-and-history/)
- [Fisheries](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/fisheries/)
- [Aquatic Invasive Species](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/aquatic-invasive-species/)
- [Healthy Waters](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/healthy-waters/)
- [Recreation and Tourism](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/recreation-and-tourism/)
- [Aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/aquaculture/)
- [Great Lakes Cleanup](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/great-lakes-cleanup/)
- [Great Lakes Data](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/great-lakes-data/)
- [Stormwater & Green Infrastructure](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/stormwater-green-infrastructure/)
- [Sustainable Community Planning](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/sustainable-community-planning/)
- [Water Resource Economics](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/water-resource-economics/)
- [Education](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/education/)
- [Buoys](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/buoys/)
- [K-12 Education](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/k-12/)
- [Aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-topic/aquaponics/)

## Types

- [Fact Sheet | Brochure | Poster | Extension Report | Research Summary](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/fact-sheet-brochure-poster-extension-report-research-summary/)
- [Program Report](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/program-report/)
- [Educational Material](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/educational-material/)
- [Other Item](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/other-item/)
- [Handbook | Manual | Guide](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/handbook-manual-guide/)
- [Conference | Workshop Proceedings](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/conference-workshop-proceedings/)
- [Newsletter | Periodical](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/newsletter-periodical/)
- [Directory | Bibliography | Index](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/directory-bibliography-index/)
- [White Papers | Technical Reports | Surveys](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/white-papers-technical-reports-surveys/)
- [Article | Book Chapter | Proceedings Paper | Periodical Article](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/article-book-chapter-proceedings-paper-periodical-article/)
- [Video](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/video/)
- [Project Website](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/project-website/)
- [Podcast](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/podcast/)
- [Pre ADA Web Rule](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-type/pre-ada-web-rule/) - Some linked publications created prior to the effective date of the New Rule on Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments (Title II; Subpart Hl Section 35.200) may not fully meet current ADA accessibility standards and are provided for historical and archival purposes. If you need a plain-text screen or reader-friendly version of any document on our website, please contact us and we will do our best to provide one.

## Keywords

- [CSMI](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/csmi/)
- [Great Lakes Health](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/great-lakes-health/)
- [fertilizer](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fertilizer/)
- [water quality](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-quality/)
- [rain gardens](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/rain-gardens/)
- [native plants](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/native-plants/)
- [runoff](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/runoff/)
- [homeowners](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/homeowners/)
- [landscape architects](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/landscape-architects/)
- [city planners](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/city-planners/)
- [unwanted meds](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/unwanted-meds/)
- [curriculum](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/curriculum/)
- [education](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/education/)
- [PPCPs](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/ppcps/)
- [veterinary](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/veterinary/)
- [proper disposal](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/proper-disposal/)
- [Phosphourus](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/phosphourus/)
- [Lawn to Lake](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/lawn-to-lake/)
- [seed](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/seed/)
- [sod](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/sod/)
- [water usage](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-usage/)
- [compost](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/compost/)
- [soil](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/soil/)
- [organic](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/organic/)
- [mowing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/mowing/)
- [water preservation](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-preservation/)
- [natural lawn care](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/natural-lawn-care/)
- [retailers](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/retailers/)
- [phosphorus-free fertilizer](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/phosphorus-free-fertilizer/)
- [take-back drop box](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/take-back-drop-box/)
- [collection event](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/collection-event/)
- [environmental contamination](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/environmental-contamination/)
- [accidental poisonings](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/accidental-poisonings/)
- [conservation/biodiversity](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/conservation-biodiversity/)
- [fatty acids](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fatty-acids/)
- [food webs](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/food-webs/)
- [lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/lakes/)
- [population](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/population/)
- [stable isotopes](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/stable-isotopes/)
- [GLNPO](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/glnpo/)
- [seafood processing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/seafood-processing/)
- [processing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/processing/)
- [aquaculture](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/aquaculture/)
- [farmer](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/farmer/)
- [fish](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fish/)
- [catfish](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/catfish/)
- [fried catfish](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fried-catfish/)
- [emerging contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/emerging-contaminants/)
- [contaminants of emerging concern](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/contaminants-of-emerging-concern/)
- [PFAS](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/pfas/)
- [largemouth bass](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/largemouth-bass/)
- [prawn](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/prawn/)
- [recipe](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/recipe/)
- [freshwater prawn](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/freshwater-prawn/)
- [Fish processing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fish-processing/)
- [Small-scale fish farming](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/small-scale-fish-farming/)
- [Midwest seafood industry](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/midwest-seafood-industry/)
- [Shared kitchens](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/shared-kitchens/)
- [Regulatory compliance](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/regulatory-compliance/)
- [Training for fish processing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/training-for-fish-processing/)
- [Establishing processing facilities](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/establishing-processing-facilities/)
- [Midwest fish products](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/midwest-fish-products/)
- [Diversifying fish products](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/diversifying-fish-products/)
- [Fish farming in the Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/fish-farming-in-the-midwest/)
- [hybrid striped bass](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/hybrid-striped-bass/)
- [Lake Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/lake-michigan/)
- [Aquatic Invasive Species](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/aquatic-invasive-species/)
- [Crayfish](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/crayfish/)
- [Supply Chain](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/supply-chain/)
- [Survey](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/survey/)
- [Organism-In-Trade](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/organism-in-trade/)
- [Regulations](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/regulations/)
- [Communication](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/communication/)
- [Outreach](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/outreach/)
- [Retail](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/retail/)
- [Wholesale](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/wholesale/)
- [Strategic Plan](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/strategic-plan/)
- [Collaborative](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/collaborative/)
- [Management](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/management/)
- [Quality of place](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/quality-of-place/)
- [community development](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/community-development/)
- [placemaking](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/placemaking/)
- [quality of life](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/quality-of-life/)
- [Aquaponics](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/aquaponics/)
- [Testing](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/testing/)
- [Test kit](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/test-kit/)
- [high school](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/high-school/)
- [biology](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/biology/)
- [chemistry](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/chemistry/)
- [aquatic science](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/aquatic-science/)
- [lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/lessons/)
- [NGSS](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/ngss/)
- [water use](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-use/)
- [water demand](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-demand/)
- [forecasting](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/forecasting/)
- [great lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/great-lakes/)
- [water sustainability](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-sustainability/)
- [water management](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-management/)
- [Science Curriculum](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/science-curriculum/)
- [Freshwater](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/freshwater/)
- [Native](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/native/)
- [Invasive](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/invasive/)
- [Ecology](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/ecology/)
- [Water Level Variability](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/water-level-variability/)
- [Coastal Resilience](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/coastal-resilience/)
- [Workshop](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/workshop/)
- [per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/per-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances/)
- [Seafood](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/seafood/)
- [online sentiments](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/online-sentiments/)
- [sentiment scores](https://iiseagrant.org/publication-keyword/sentiment-scores/)

## Grade Level

- [Pre-K to Elementary School](https://iiseagrant.org/grade-level/pre-k-to-elementary-school/)
- [High School](https://iiseagrant.org/grade-level/high-school/)
- [Middle School](https://iiseagrant.org/grade-level/middle-school/)

## Time to Complete

- [1-3 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/time-complete/one-three-hours/)
- [3-5 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/time-complete/three-five-hours/)
- [One hour or less](https://iiseagrant.org/time-complete/one-hour-or-less/)
- [5 hours or more](https://iiseagrant.org/time-complete/five-hours-or-more/)
- [30 min or less](https://iiseagrant.org/time-complete/thirty-min-or-less/)

## Scale

- [Global](https://iiseagrant.org/scale/global/)
- [Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/scale/great-lakes/)
- [Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/scale/midwest/)
- [National](https://iiseagrant.org/scale/national/)

## Topic

- [Climate](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/climate/)
- [Lake Levels](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/lake-levels/)
- [Water](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/water/)
- [Food & Agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/food-agriculture/)
- [Energy & Transportation](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/energy-transportation/)
- [Flooding & Stormwater](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/flooding-stormwater/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/other/)
- [Harmful Algal Blooms](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/harmful-algal-blooms/)
- [Weather](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/weather/)
- [Winter Weather](https://iiseagrant.org/toolkit-topic/winter-weather/)

## Learning Mode

- [Standardized Lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/standardized-lessons/)
- [Activities](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/activities/)
- [Factsheets](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/factsheets/)
- [Videos & Slideshows](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/videos-slideshows/)
- [Reading Materials](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/reading-materials/)
- [Datasets & Visualizations](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/datasets-visualizations/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/learning-mode/other/)

## Organization

- [Climate Generation](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/climate-generation/)
- [Center for Great Lakes Literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/center-for-great-lakes-literacy/)
- [NOAA](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/noaa/)
- [Climate.gov](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/climate-gov/)
- [National Science Teaching Association](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/national-science-teaching-association/)
- [NASA](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/nasa/)
- [National Energy Education Development Project](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/national-energy-education-development-project/)
- [NOAA - Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/noaa-great-lakes-environmental-research-laboratory/)
- [TED](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/ted/)
- [NOAA - Ohio Sea Grant College Program](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/noaa-ohio-sea-grant-college-program/)
- [Ohio State University](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/ohio-state-university/)
- [NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/nasas-jet-propulsion-laboratory/)
- [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/chicago-botanic-garden/)
- [Connect](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/connect/)
- [Scholastic](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/scholastic/)
- [Teach Climate](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/teach-climate/)
- [Sightline Institute](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/sightline-institute/)
- [Communitopia](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/communitopia/)
- [NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory CIT](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/nasa-jet-propulsion-laboratory-cit/)
- [Science and Children](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/science-and-children/)
- [U.S. Department of Energy](https://iiseagrant.org/organization/u-s-department-of-energy/)

## Audience

- [Middle School](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-audience/middle-school/)
- [High School](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-audience/high-school/)
- [Public](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-audience/public/)
- [Pre-K to Elementary School](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-audience/pre-k-to-elementary-school/)

## Organization

- [Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago/)
- [American Bottoms](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/american-bottoms/)
- [U.S. Geological Survey](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/u-s-geological-survey/)
- [The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC)](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/the-national-great-rivers-research-and-education-center-ngrrec/)
- [Lewis & Clark Community College](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/lewis-clark-community-college/)
- [University of Illinois National Center for Supercomputing Applications](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-illinois-national-center-for-supercomputing-applications/)
- [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/)
- [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/u-s-environmental-protection-agency/)
- [U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/u-s-department-of-agriculture-natural-resources-conservation-service/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/)
- [U.S. Department of Commerce](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/u-s-department-of-commerce/)
- [National Ocean Service](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/national-ocean-service/)
- [Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/great-lakes-environmental-research-laboratory/)
- [TED and CBS featured by N.O.A.A.](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/ted-and-cbs-featured-by-n-o-a-a/)
- [DC Clean Rivers Project](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/dc-clean-rivers-project/)
- [Ag in the Classroom's selected Nutrientsforlife.org elessons](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/ag-in-the-classrooms-selected-nutrientsforlife-org-elessons/)
- [Ag in the Classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/ag-in-the-classroom/)
- [Illinois Ag in the Classroom](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-ag-in-the-classroom/)
- [Field Museum](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/field-museum/)
- [Windows to the Universe from the National Earth Science Teachers Association](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/windows-to-the-universe-from-the-national-earth-science-teachers-association/)
- [Dr. Dirt](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/dr-dirt/)
- [Clay Robinson](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/clay-robinson/)
- [Ph.D.](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/ph-d/)
- [CPSSc](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/cpssc/)
- [PG](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/pg/)
- [Nutrients for Life Foundation](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/nutrients-for-life-foundation/)
- [American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/american-water-works-association-and-water-environment-federation/)
- [Water Environment Federation](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/water-environment-federation/)
- [University of Nebraska Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-nebraska-extension/)
- [American Farmland Trust](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/american-farmland-trust/)
- [Farmland Information Center](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/farmland-information-center/)
- [Illinois Council on Best Management Practices](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-council-on-best-management-practices/)
- [Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/greater-egypt-regional-planning-and-development-commission/)
- [Illinois E.P.A.](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-e-p-a/)
- [University of Illinois Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-illinois-extension/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-indiana-sea-grant/)
- [Purdue University Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/purdue-university-extension/)
- [The County of DuPage Stormwater Management Partnership with SCARCE](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/the-county-of-dupage-stormwater-management-partnership-with-scarce/)
- [United States Geological Survey](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/united-states-geological-survey/)
- [Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/center-for-sponsored-coastal-ocean-research/)
- [Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/louisiana-universities-marine-consortium/)
- [Michigan Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/michigan-sea-grant/)
- [Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/engineering-at-university-of-colorado-boulder/)
- [Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-nutrient-research-and-education-council/)
- [University of Illinois Agricultural & Biological Engineering](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-illinois-agricultural-biological-engineering/)
- [Aqua America Inc.](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/aqua-america-inc/)
- [Michigan State University](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/michigan-state-university/)
- [Illinois Department of Natural Resources](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-department-of-natural-resources/)
- [Smart Wetlands](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/smart-wetlands/)
- [Illinois Soybean Association](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-soybean-association/)
- [University of Illinois Extension & WILL Radio](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-illinois-extension-will-radio/)
- [U.S. Department of Agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/u-s-department-of-agriculture/)
- [Cooperative Extension Network](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/cooperative-extension-network/)
- [Soil Science Society of America](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/soil-science-society-of-america/)
- [Illinois Environmental Protection Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-environmental-protection-agency/)
- [Illinois Department of Agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-department-of-agriculture/)
- [American Water Works Association](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/american-water-works-association/)
- [Chesapeake Bay Program](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/chesapeake-bay-program/)
- [Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/metropolitan-wastewater-reclamation-district/)
- [Illinois Water Environment Association](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/illinois-water-environment-association/)
- [Teach Engineering](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/teach-engineering/)
- [University of Wisconsin](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/university-of-wisconsin/)
- [ESRI ArcGIS](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/esri-arcgis/)
- [BioEd Online](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/bioed-online/)
- [Science News for Students](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/science-news-for-students/)
- [National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/national-mississippi-river-museum-aquarium/)
- [National Geographic](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-organization/national-geographic/)

## Knowledge Level

- [Intermediate](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-level/intermediate/)
- [Basic](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-level/basic/)
- [Advanced](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-level/advanced/)

## Topic

- [Point Sources](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/point-sources/)
- [Nutrient Losses](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/nutrient-losses/)
- [Stormwater](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/stormwater/)
- [Agriculture](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/agriculture/)
- [Best Management Practices](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/best-management-practices/)
- [Watershed & Water Cycle](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/watershed-water-cycle/)
- [Mississippi River & Tributaries](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/mississippi-river-tributaries/)
- [Gulf of Mexico](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/gulf-of-mexico/)
- [Monitoring](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/monitoring/)
- [Careers](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/careers/)
- [Nutrient Inputs](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/nutrient-inputs/)
- [Hypoxia](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-topic/hypoxia/)

## Learning Mode

- [Multimedia](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/multimedia/)
- [Reading Materials](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/reading-material/)
- [Maps](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/maps/)
- [Datasets & Visualizations](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/dataset-visualization/)
- [Connect with an Expert](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/connect-with-an-expert/)
- [Standardized Lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/standardized-lesson/)
- [Activities](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/activity/)
- [Factsheets](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-learning-mode/factsheets/)

## Time to Complete

- [30 min or less](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-time-complete/thirty-min-or-less/)
- [One hour or less](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-time-complete/one-hour-or-less/)
- [1-3 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-time-complete/one-3-hours/)
- [3-5 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-time-complete/three-5-hours/)
- [5+ hours](https://iiseagrant.org/nlrs-time-complete/five-hours/)

## Age Group

- [High School](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-age-group/high-school/)
- [Middle School](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-age-group/middle-school/)
- [Lifelong Learners](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-age-group/lifelong-learners/)
- [Pre-K to Elemenatry School](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-age-group/pre-k-to-elemenatry-school/)

## Organization

- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/illinois-indiana-sea-grant/)
- [National Geographic Society](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-geographic-society/)
- [Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/metropolitan-water-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago/)
- [The Conservation Foundation for the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/the-conservation-foundation-for-the-lower-dupage-river-watershed-coalition/)
- [Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/lower-desplaines-watershed-group/)
- [University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/university-of-georgia-marine-extension-and-georgia-sea-grant/)
- [Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation District of Greater Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/metropolitan-wastewater-reclamation-district-of-greater-chicago/)
- [National Science Teaching Association](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-science-teaching-association/)
- [Ohio Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/ohio-sea-grant/)
- [U.S. Envrionmental Protection Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/u-s-envrionmental-protection-agency/)
- [PBS](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/pbs/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/)
- [City of Cupertino](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/city-of-cupertino/)
- [Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund MDKEO Program](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/hawaiʻi-wildlife-fund-mdkeo-program/)
- [Oregon State University](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/oregon-state-university/)
- [Ocean Conservancy](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/ocean-conservancy/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-agency/)
- [Washed Ashore](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/washed-ashore/)
- [5 Gyres](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/5-gyres/)
- [Oikonos](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/oikonos/)
- [Pennsylvania Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/pennsylvania-sea-grant/)
- [Nature's Acadamy](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/natures-acadamy/)
- [North American Marine Environment Protection Association](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/north-american-marine-environment-protection-association/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmopheric Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-oceanic-and-atmopheric-agency/)
- [Alfred-Wegener-Institut](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/alfred-wegener-institut/)
- [Sam Dunn - PhD](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/sam-dunn-phd/)
- [The University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/the-university-of-georgia-marine-education-center-and-aquarium/)
- [Louisiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/louisiana-sea-grant/)
- [Coast and Environment Graduate Organization at Louisiana State University](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/coast-and-environment-graduate-organization-at-louisiana-state-university/)
- [Wisconsin Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/wisconsin-sea-grant/)
- [Michigan Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/michigan-sea-grant/)
- [NOAA Marine Debris](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/noaa-marine-debris/)
- [Center for Great Lakes Literacy](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/center-for-great-lakes-literacy/)
- [Pew Charitable Trusts](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/pew-charitable-trusts/)
- [U.S. Geological Survey](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/u-s-geological-survey/)
- [ABC - WLS TV Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/abc-wls-tv-chicago/)
- [Friends of the Chicago River](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/friends-of-the-chicago-river/)
- [PBS Newshour](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/pbs-newshour/)
- [Smithsonian Science Education Center](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/smithsonian-science-education-center/)
- [Trash Shouldn't Splash](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/trash-shouldnt-splash/)
- [Oregon Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/oregon-sea-grant/)
- [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/u-s-environmental-protection-agency/)
- [TED Ed](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/ted-ed/)
- [Monterey Bay Aquarium](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/monterey-bay-aquarium/)
- [Water Environment Federation and American Water Works Association](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/water-environment-federation-and-american-water-works-association/)
- [Caring for Our Watersheds](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/caring-for-our-watersheds/)
- [Erie County - New York](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/erie-county-new-york/)
- [National Ocean Service](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-ocean-service/)
- [U.S. Department of Commerce](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/u-s-department-of-commerce/)
- [DC Water](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/dc-water/)
- [University of Nebraska Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/university-of-nebraska-extension/)
- [University of Illinois Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/university-of-illinois-extension/)
- [Purdue University Extension and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/purdue-university-extension-and-illinois-indiana-sea-grant/)
- [University of Wisconsin-Madison](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/university-of-wisconsin-madison/)
- [TeachEngineering](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/teachengineering/)
- [University of Colorado Boulder](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/university-of-colorado-boulder/)
- [U.S. Enironmental Protection Agency](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/u-s-enironmental-protection-agency/)
- [Nutrients for Life Foundation](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/nutrients-for-life-foundation/)
- [National Environmental Education Foundation](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-environmental-education-foundation/)
- [The Lawrence Hall of Science](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/the-lawrence-hall-of-science/)
- [WTTW Chicago](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/wttw-chicago/)
- [National Library of Medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-library-of-medicine/)
- [National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-institute-of-environmental-health-sciences/)
- [Discovery News](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/discovery-news/)
- [Purdue University Extension](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/purdue-university-extension/)
- [Sam Learner](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/sam-learner/)
- [Great Lakes Now](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/great-lakes-now/)
- [National Marine Sanctuary Foundations](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/national-marine-sanctuary-foundations/)
- [Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/blue-ocean-society-for-marine-conservation/)
- [Rozalia Project](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/rozalia-project/)
- [New York Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-organization/new-york-sea-grant/)

## Location

- [National](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-location/national/)
- [Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-location/midwest/)
- [Global](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-location/global/)
- [Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-location/great-lakes/)

## Topic

- [Pharmaceutical Pollution & Unwanted Medicine](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/pharmaceutical-pollution-unwanted-medicine/)
- [Pollution Prevention at School](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/pollution-prevention-at-school/)
- [Plastic Pollution & Marine Debris](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/plastic-pollution-marine-debris/)
- [Watershed and Groundwater](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/watershed-and-groundwater/)
- [Water Quality](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/water-quality/)
- [Pollution Prevention at Home](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/pollution-prevention-at-home/)
- [Nutrient Pollution](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/nutrient-pollution/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/other/)
- [Emerging Contaminants](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-topic/emerging-contaminants/)

## Learning Mode

- [Standardized Lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/standardized-lessons/)
- [Activities](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/activities/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/other/)
- [Reading Materials](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/reading-materials/)
- [Videos, Slideshows & Podcasts](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/videos/)
- [Infographics](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/infographics/)
- [Datasets & Visualizations](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/datasets-visualizations/)
- [Factsheets](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-learning-mode/factsheets/)

## Time to Complete

- [30 min or less](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-time-complete/thirty-min-or-less/)
- [One hour or less](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-time-complete/one-hour-or-less/)
- [1-3 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-time-complete/one-three-hours/)
- [3-5 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-time-complete/three-five-hours/)
- [5+ hours](https://iiseagrant.org/pp-time-complete/five-hours/)

## Age Group

- [Pre-K to Elementary School](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-age-group/pre-k-to-elementary-school/)
- [Middle School](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-age-group/middle-school/)
- [High School](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-age-group/high-school/)

## Organization

- [NOAA: GLERL](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/noaa-glerl/)
- [Alliance for the Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/alliance-for-the-great-lakes/)
- [Belle Isle Conservancy](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/belle-isle-conservancy/)
- [Michigan Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/michigan-sea-grant/)
- [Northeast Algal Society](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/northeast-algal-society/)
- [Current: The Journal of Marine Education](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/current-the-journal-of-marine-education/)
- [NOAA](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/noaa/)
- [USGS](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/usgs/)
- [TED-ed](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/ted-ed/)
- [University of Michigan](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/university-of-michigan/)
- [Haggerty Museum of Art - Marquette University](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/haggerty-museum-of-art-marquette-university/)
- [Harmful Algae](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/harmful-algae/)
- [William & Mary: Virginia Institute of Marine Science](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/william-mary-virginia-institute-of-marine-science/)
- [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration/)
- [HISTORY Channel](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/history-channel/)
- [MLive](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/mlive/)
- [Vox](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/vox/)
- [Rayni Day Productions](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/rayni-day-productions/)
- [US National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/us-national-office-for-harmful-algal-blooms/)
- [NBC News Learn](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/nbc-news-learn/)
- [Discovery UK](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/discovery-uk/)
- [National Geographic](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/national-geographic/)
- [North House Folk School](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/north-house-folk-school/)
- [Liquid Productions](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/liquid-productions/)
- [Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/illinois-indiana-sea-grant/)
- [Detroit PBS](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/detroit-pbs/)
- [J.M. LeBel Publishers Inc.](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-organization/j-m-lebel-publishers-inc/)

## Location

- [Great Lakes](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-location/great-lakes/)
- [Global](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-location/global/)
- [National](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-location/national/)
- [Midwest](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-location/midwest/)

## Topic

- [Food Web](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/food-web/)
- [Species ID](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/species-id/)
- [Invasive Species](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/invasive-species/)
- [Water](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/water/)
- [Nutrient Inputs](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/nutrient-inputs/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/other/)
- [Water Conditions](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/water-conditions/)
- [Habitat](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/habitat/)
- [Restoration](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/restoration/)
- [Fish Behavior](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/fish-behavior/)
- [Human Impacts](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/human-impacts/)
- [Great Lakes History](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/great-lakes-history/)
- [Careers](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/careers/)
- [Life Cycle](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/life-cycle/)
- [Policy](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-topic/policy/)

## Learning Mode

- [Infographics](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/infographics/)
- [Activities](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/activities/)
- [Standardized Lessons](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/standardized-lessons/)
- [Videos, Slideshows & Podcasts](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/videos/)
- [Other](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/other/)
- [Datasets & Visualizations](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/datasets-visualizations/)
- [Maps](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/maps/)
- [Factsheets](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/factsheets/)
- [Reading Materials](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-learning-mode/reading-materials/)

## Time to Complete

- [30 min or less](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-time-complete/30-min-or-less/)
- [One hour or less](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-time-complete/one-hour-or-less/)
- [1-3 hours](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-time-complete/1-3-hours/)

## Level

- [Basic](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-level/basic/)
- [Intermediate](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-level/intermediate/)
- [Advanced](https://iiseagrant.org/lme-level/advanced/)