Just as a gardener hopes that their scattered seeds will eventually bloom into a lush garden, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant awards Discovery Grants, or ‘seed’ grants, to a number of projects in the hopes that the initiatives will grow into something larger. This publication highlights research on water quality, aquaculture, biodiversity, and more.

An informational video about Aquaponics, the practice of combining fish farming and hydroponics. The program is an introduction to the recommended practices and guidelines for starting a successful aquaponics operation . The video was supported by Purdue Extension, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.

Please view at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26xpMCXP9bw

Please check out all the IISG videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/iiseagrant/videos

Whether you are an aquaculture producer or you are thinking of starting an aquaculture business, this site provides you the best information to ensure a productive, innovative, and profitable aquaculture business.

For more detailed information, visit Aquaculture Economics and Marketing Resources

Feature Headlines

• Lake Zurich Dips into Water Supply Planning
• New Project to Market Asian Carp
• Seed Grant Funding Helps Research Bloom
• IISG Expands Program Staff

For a healthy lawn that doesn’t pollute local waters, it is important to avoid fertilizers that have phosphorus (P). This poster, which is made for lawn-care retailers, explains how to identify “P-free” fertilizers. It also provides six easy tips for having a healthy lawn.

Lawn to Lake provides information on how to protect water quality through natural lawn care. This rack card is geared towards lawn care retailers, explaining the benefits of carrying phosphorus-free (P-free) fertilizer and natural lawn care products.