In the news: Great Lakes phosphorus levels rising, report warns
…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 oxygen-depleting chemical out of the…
Sea Grant staff from across the U.S. completed Sea Grant Academy last month
…time management, communicating the importance of ocean science to various audiences, and much more. IISG’s Danielle Hilbrich, Greg Hitzroth, Kristin TePas, Kara Salazar, and Sarah Zack were among the more…
Lawn to Lake program promotes natural lawn care
…“Natural Lawn Care for Landscape Professionals, Homeowner Associations, and Municipalities” workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Lawn to Lake…
IISG and Purdue University launch Lake Michigan buoy to provide real-time data
…were a little chaotic at times, but a chaos complete with checklists. This is not to say that the day played out without any hiccups. In fact, the whole thing…
In the news: Biologists take samples in Sturgeon Bay searching for Asian carp evidence
…of the two carp species. The samples will be queued up with hundreds of other potential carp samples from Illinois and elsewhere.” Read the complete article at the link above….
Scientists, communities get help from NASA soil moisture mapper
…play a crucial role in everything from knowing when to plant crops to community flood planning. If there isn’t enough moisture in the soil, plants can’t take root and grow. And if the…
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…
This day in history: Drinking water standards go national
…operators and managers. The 1996 amendments also make it easier for you to learn where your water comes from, how it is treated, and what you can do…
New climate adaptation toolkit helps municipalities
…part of northeastern Illinois’ comprehensive plan GO TO 2040, which addresses environmental impacts, energy efficiency, transportation needs, and other areas of concern for growing municipal populations in the coming years….