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The Helm (2021)
October 21st, 2021 by Ethan ChittyPacific White Shrimp Farmed Fish Fact Sheet
October 19th, 2021 by Ethan ChittySeafood Survey Results: Consumer Purchase Preferences
October 6th, 2021 by Ethan ChittyIllinois Conservation Police Officer Tool
October 1st, 2021 by Ethan ChittyDon’t “P” On Your Lawn
September 16th, 2021 by Ethan ChittyRainbow Trout Farmed Fish Fact Sheet
September 7th, 2021 by Ethan ChittyClimate Change and Sustainable Development
August 30th, 2021 by Ethan ChittyGreat Lakes Science: Connecting with Communities
August 12th, 2021 by IISGWoodland Garden
June 24th, 2021 by Ethan ChittyRecent News
- Join IISG as a new pollution prevention outreach assistant
- Beach season means it’s time for lifesaving Lake Michigan water safety resources
- New crayfish curriculum engages students in Great Lakes and local invasive species issues
- Relaunched website provides resources for proper medicine disposal
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Lena Azimi
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Don`t miss out on the latest edition of our "Making Waves in Education" newsletter! Reserve your spot for a live, Students Ask Scientists call from Lake Superior, and stay updated on upcoming in-person events to learn and network with fellow educators. Perfect for Illinois and Indiana educators passionate about the Great Lakes and environmental education.

Join us on June 6-7 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to explore aquaculture business management at the NCRAC Aquaculture Business Short Course! Presented by Sea Grant & @purdueextension, this course provides essential skills for effective farm finance management. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in aquaculture!
Important Info:
-Hands-on training to help aquaculture producers manage their farm finances
-Includes one-on-one expert time + free $120 textbook
-Instructors from Purdue, Mississippi State, and University of Maryland
-Laptop + farm financials required for participation
-Limited seating – first come, first served!
More info at the link in bio.

May is National Water Safety Month—and Lake Michigan deserves your attention. Its waves may look calm, but dangerous currents and sudden drop-offs make it the most hazardous Great Lake for drownings.
This May, we’re encouraging everyone to take a moment to get informed. Check out our brochures, safety tips, and the new Lake Michigan water safety video before heading out to the beach or boat.
Full story at the link in bio.

Join the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative for an exciting webinar featuring educator and author Rick Reynolds. Rick will demonstrate how to engage grade 2-12 students using the newly developed science curriculum "Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems". Rick will share STEAM activities, including scientific investigations and simulations. Participants will also gain the tools and confidence to participate in the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative’s crayfish study- supporting ongoing research and conservation efforts.
Register for the webinar at the link in bio.

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