Teachers tackle Great Lakes science and take lessons back to their classes
…who shared their program examples. As a result, teachers will be able to offer their students information that complements their science curricula. Additionally, the workshop gave them a chance to…
Medicine disposal draws a crowd at public engagement symposium
…help halt their spread. But the biggest draw was our university Learning in Community (LINC) course poster, created by undergraduate students enrolled in our section last fall. These students…
In the news: U.S. House panel suggests significant cuts to Great Lakes programs
…by the dreaded Asian carp, which compete with native species for food.” Read the complete article at the link above for more information about Great Lakes programs and their funding….
Luna Leopold: Pioneer of water science
…reliable water supplies, as do the Earth’s diverse and valuable ecosystems. Today, our nation is faced with the challenge of balancing a finite freshwater supply between competing needs, such as…
In the news: After 25 years, Lake Michigan refuge fails to nurture wild lake trout
From the Great Lakes Echo: Any lake trout pulled from the wild blue waters of Lake Michigan now was probably born in a government building. That’s despite a 45-year-old, multi-million-dollar…
Resilient Chicago highlights the many faces of climate change
…it took to realize this workshop was going to be about much more than just predictions of yearly rainfall or average temperatures. The speakers were climatologists, public health experts, community…
In the news: Federal study to help Great Lakes communities prevent floods
…communities better prepare for hazardous floods. ‘It will be the most comprehensive study ever conducted of shoreline flooding,’ said Ken Hinterlong, a senior engineer with the Federal Emergency Management…
Knauss fellow pitches in on Deepwater Horizon crisis
…have worked with leadership to track our activities, and with our laboratories to develop and submit science proposals and to secure reimbursement and new funding for completed, ongoing and proposed…
In the news: Lake Michigan water trail promises more access for recreation
A proposed water trail along Lake Michigan’s shoreline would improve access to 450 miles of the lakeshore, making it easier for recreationists to enjoy the water. From the Journal…