In the news: Finding a better way to get rid of unwanted algae
…Composting may seem like an obvious solution, but it’s not as simple as it sounds, say algae experts. Cladophora mats can harbor large concentrations of bacteria, including some potentially dangerous…
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…
Asian carp for sale: Marketing invasive species
…role by reducing commercial fishing restrictions and protecting natural resources. Government agencies focused on business can help a company obtain funding. But, ultimately the success of this is in the…
In the news: Native mussels are surviving the zebra mussel invasion
…work also sheds light on the complex ecological impacts of invasive species generally. With some environmental observers predicting a doomsday scenario for native game fish if Asian carp are able to…
Sheboygan River cleanup pamphlet offers answers and information
…the project. The cleanup and remediation of the area is well underway, and a new publication answers the most common and important questions that community members have had about…
Research mission beginning today looks into microplastic pollution of the Great Lakes
… Anjanette and Laura, along with researchers from SUNY at Fredonia and 5 Gyres Institute, are on Lake Michigan this week to see how the plastic load there compares to…
Meet the dynamic duo behind the decision tool
…developer working with universities and state agencies has been recognized by the GIS company Esri and from the Indiana Geographic Information Council. He holds a Master’s in geospatial information systems from…
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…
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…