Research Project
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Quantifying Nitrate Accumulation in the Groundwater of the Southern Lake Michigan Region
June 25th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyApplication of Automated Remote Sensing and Deep Learning to Small Reservoir Identification and Water Quality Modeling in Lake Michigan Watersheds
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyBehavior based classification of aquatic invasive fish species in underwater video
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyAssessing the ecological impacts of Eastern Banded Killifish: a native transplant species rapidly expanding its range in Illinois and Indiana
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyThe Socio-Environmental Implications to Urban Waters in The Driverless City
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyUsing Habitat Suitability Modeling to Determine the Vulnerability of Rare Illinois Plant Species to Climate Change
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyDevelopment of Freeze-Thaw Resistant Porous Asphalt Mixtures for Southern Lake Michigan Flexible Pavements
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyBuilding a smart water quality monitoring program to improve environmental justice in Southern Lake Michigan
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyHuman-assisted robotic sampling of aquatic microorganisms
June 24th, 2021 by Carolyn FoleyRecent News
- Sea Grant research helps inform communities and their residents about PFAS risks
- Meet our Grad Student Scholars: Tianle Duan
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- 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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