Illinois gets a jump on invasive species
…and many other organizations and researchers. Its more than 20,000 records makes it one of the most comprehensive AIS databases in country. The size and detail of the database…
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…
New IISG community decision-making specialist will provide on the ground support
…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 improve the health of the…
Climate change on the Great Lakes touches all areas
…Follow the link above to read the complete article on these potential consequences for the Great Lakes, the shipping and transportation industry, and the communities that rely on these resources….
Intern Allison spends some of her summer internship on-board a research vessel
…inspire communication between scientists and their communities. By interviewing our target audience we determined what people wanted to see on the website and then developed some of the items they…
New IISG research will inform natural resource decisions
…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 stormwater management practices. “We…
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…
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…
New IISG WATCH Card Features Two Invasive Plants
IISG recently released a new WATCH card featuring two new invasive species—the Brazilian elodea and hydrilla. These costly noxious weeds have been invading and causing harm in parts of the…