Sea Grant intern gets the word out about invasive species this summer
…I’ve gained so much more experience with public outreach and education through this internship. Going to events throughout the summer has provided me with experience explaining complex environmental issues to…
Keeping drinking water safe still presents challenges
…as the region’s population grows, there is increasing concern that demand for clean water will outpace supply if communities don’t take steps to encourage conservation, including adjusting water prices to…
Students Learn about Coastal Issues in the Pacific Northwest from Sea Grant Specialists
…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 world. In July 2012, the…
11 ways that IISG had a note-worthy year!
…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. –The Great Lakes Social Science…
IISG Shares in Environmental Management Award
…$270 million to remove contaminated sediments from local waterways, EPA identified 31 Areas of Concern in the U.S. portion of the Great Lakes. Boehme and GLNPO worked closely with communities…
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…
In the News: New Method To Eliminate Ibuprofen From Polluted Waters Using Ultrasound
…detected in the drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas. If you would like information about developing unwanted medicine collection programs in your community, see our toolkit, which includes…
Kimiko Pettis wins Sea Grant PPCP Stewardship Award for classroom PPCP projects
…educate their local community about the importance of properly using and disposing of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCP). The class’ first step was to research the subject of…
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…