In the News: Climate Change Largely Irreversible For Next 1,000 Years, NOAA Reports
From Science Daily: A new scientific study led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reaches a powerful conclusion about the climate change caused by future increases of carbon dioxide:…
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…
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…
Keeping Lake Michigan safe for everyone this summer
…from their guard stands.” Read the complete article here, and find information about rip currents and beach conditions at the Great Lakes Beach Hazards from NOAA. And most importantly, stay…
Sustainable communities intern helps Indiana protect natural resources
…in communities state-wide,” said Kara. “I look forward to continuing to work with John as we complete the peer review and editing process for the Best Practices Guide for Green…
AIS detective work involves species profiling
…the University of Notre Dame (and Loyola University Chicago) were awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to develop risk assessment tools for commercially sold…
The Helm (2021)
COSEE Great Lakes Enhances Knowledge, Teacher-Scientist Partnerships
…from Native American communities. The science-based experiences provided participants with knowledge about pressing issues in the region and opportunities to gain hands-on training in data collection and analysis. At the…
This bobber sports an important AIS message
Following up on yesterday’smessage that prevention is key to stopping aquatic invasive species (AIS), we share this image of a Be a Hero, Transport Zero bobber (no, it’s not a…