The Grand Cal just keeps getting better and better
…the work, the Grand Cal’s 13-mile system was divided into eight separate projects, with more milestones to come. This most recent event marked the completion of a 2-mile section from…
New invasives from New Zealand found in Wisconsin
…more about what you can do to help prevent the spread of the New Zealand mud snail and other invasive species, visit www.TransportZero.org. *Photo courtesy of Mohammed El Damir,…
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…IISG brings together scientists, educators, policy makers, community decision makers, outreach specialists, business leaders, and the general public to work towards a healthy environment and economy. https://www.youtube.com/embed/QBgsXlWaa0Q OUR VALUES The…
New video offers an introduction to Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
A lot of people might know that Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s primary mission is to help protect and preserve the Southern Lake Michigan waters. But most people might not know about…
IISG’s Unwanted Meds program assists DEA’s nationwide drug take-back event
…communities establish safe and legal permanent medicine collection programs for more than six years. For additional information on how to dispose of medicine between take-back events or in areas where…
10 years of IISG-supported community medicine collection adds up to over 200,000 pounds
…a comprehensive state-wide take-back system for medications funded by pharmaceutical companies. “I’m proud to lead our efforts on medicine disposal because this program provides a valuable service to both communities…
Two IISG projects chosen as APEX 2014 award winners
The APEX awards are given each year by Communication Concepts to recognize outstanding publication work in a variety of fields, and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant projects were selected this year for…
In the news: Pontiac students help prompt drug disposal bill
…spread to other communities and states. Students were concerned that prescription drugs disposed of improperly, usually down household drains, were polluting groundwater. High school students in Antioch heard about the…
IISG plants outreach seeds at Indiana veterinary conference
…are aware of the need for proper storage and disposal.” Many of the students were unfamiliar with the topic or the disposal options available in their communities. Laura introduced…