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May 29th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyWhat is a Meteotsunami? Meterological Tsunami: A Tsunami-Like Wave Caused by Weather Systems
May 8th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyIISG Focus: Green Infrastructure
April 17th, 2020 by Ethan ChittySustainable Aquaculture: What Does It Mean to You?
April 13th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyIt’s A Snap! How To Contain Your Crayfish and Protect Natural Areas
April 10th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyWater Affordability in Northeastern Illinois: Addressing Water Equity in a Time of Rising Costs
March 10th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant 2018 By the Numbers (Indiana)
February 28th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyIllinois-Indiana Sea Grant 2018 By the Numbers (Illinois)
February 28th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyEcosystem Services Valuation in the Indiana Coastal Zone
February 26th, 2020 by Ethan ChittyRecent News
- Sea Grant research helps inform communities and their residents about PFAS risks
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Tianle Duan
- Sea Grant Chats: Our buoys prove to be a popular resource
- Chicago Comic Con proves a great venue for sharing Lake Michigan science
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Yuanxin Song
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Buoy season is here!
Our Wilmette and Chicago buoys are live for 2026 streaming real-time water temperature, wave height, wind speed, and more from southern Lake Michigan.
Perfect for planning your beach day. Essential for lake research. Free for everyone.
Huge thanks to buoy specialist Les Warren for getting us back on the water!
👉 Live data: link in bio
📍 Michigan City buoy coming soon
Summer on Lake Michigan is the best, and a little prep makes it even better. 🌊☀️
Dangerous currents near piers and breakwalls surprise even strong swimmers. Here`s what to know:
✅ Swim in designated areas
↔️ Caught in a current? Swim to the side — not against it — then to shore
🆘 In danger? Call for a life ring
Save this post and share it with your swim crew. 👇
More Lake Michigan safety resources: link in bio 🔗
Got a research idea worth a bigger room? The 2026 State of Lake Michigan Meeting is accepting proposals for symposia and workshops, and we want to hear yours!
📅 Nov. 4–6 | Michigan City, IN
⏰ Proposals due June 1 at 1 PM ET
Help shape what the Great Lakes research community discusses this year.
🔗 Submit at the link in bio.
To every educator who has brought the Great Lakes into their classroom, thank you. 🍎
Your curiosity is contagious. Your lessons last. And the students who learn to love these waters? They’ll protect them.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from all of us at IISG.
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