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Quantifying PFAS distribution in coastal Lake Michigan tributaries
July 26th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleyA web-based tool for prioritizing pollution mitigation efforts in Lake Michigan tributaries: Harnessing three decades of water quality and biomonitoring data
July 26th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleyFrom Awareness to Action: Assessing PFAS exposure in communities and evaluating the effectiveness of its mitigation strategies
March 8th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleyFostering efficacy and understanding in communicating the threat of PFAS and actions for PFAS risk reduction
March 8th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleyComparative Analysis of State Regulation of PFAS in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Regions
March 8th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleyFish consumption and knowledge of PFAS among communities of color in the Lake Michigan region
March 8th, 2024 by Carolyn FoleySouthern Lake Michigan Region Levee Risk Modeling and Assessment
August 8th, 2023 by Carolyn FoleyRecycling Bottom Sediments from Great Lakes in Sustainable Construction Materials
August 8th, 2023 by Carolyn FoleyData-Driven Modeling for Hazard-Resilient Infrastructure in Southern Lake Michigan Communities
August 8th, 2023 by Carolyn FoleyRecent News
- New step-by-step guide and veterinary brochures expand UnwantedMeds.org resources
- The Helm magazine focuses on coastal resilience, the Lake Michigan food web, and more
- The Know Your H₂O Kit gets a real-world lab test by middle schoolers
- IISG has a long history of supporting teachers through Great Lakes activities and resources
- Join Sea Grant to oversee program research and reporting
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IISG is seeking a talented and passionate person to join our team as a research & reporting administrator. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone interested in managing a competitive research portfolio and leading our annual reporting process to make a real impact on the health and vitality of our Great Lakes ecosystems and communities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our research competitions, spearheading data collection and reporting for our ~$5 million program, and supervising a small team of dedicated staff.
Interested? Learn more at the link in bio.
Just in time for DEA National Takeback Day on October 25, Unwanted Meds now has an interactive step-by-step guide that walks users through how to properly dispose of different types of medicine. Users can also find two new educational brochures designed to help veterinarians, pet owners, and livestock farmers prevent accidental poisonings and pollution.
Learn more at the link in bio.
Join us November 5th and November 12th seminars on the latest fish biology, ecology, and fisheries science happening in Lake Michigan.
Topics will include:
• PFAS contamination in coastal tributaries
• Great Lakes Spawning Whitefish and Invasive Mussels (SWIM) project
• Hatchery update from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Learn more and register at the link in bio.
How Do You Track a Fish in a Great Lake?
Are your students curious about how scientists track fish underwater? In this Students Ask Scientists session, discover how researchers use acoustic telemetry to track fish like yellow perch in Lake Michigan.
You will meet Anna Hill, a master’s student at Purdue University, as she shares her career journey studying marine and freshwater systems.
📅 Date: November 6, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
🎯 Audience: Middle school students & up + educators
💻 Location: Zoom (Pre-registration required)
Learn more and register at the link in bio.
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