Research Project IISG scholars
IISG scholars
Improving Infrastructure Flood Resilience of the Southern Lake Michigan Region with Fluid-Structure Interaction Model
Multiple Stressors in Aquatic Systems: Evaluating the Independent and Synergistic Effects of Microplastics and Chemical Contaminants on Fish at Critical Early Life Stages
Community Evacuation Preparedness and Planning with Alternative Fuel Vehicles Responsive to Flooding in Southern Lake Michigan
Valuing Recreational Benefits of Great Lakes Areas of Concern Cleanup
Quantifying Nitrate Accumulation in the Groundwater of the Southern Lake Michigan Region
Application of Automated Remote Sensing and Deep Learning to Small Reservoir Identification and Water Quality Modeling in Lake Michigan Watersheds
Behavior based classification of aquatic invasive fish species in underwater video
Assessing the ecological impacts of Eastern Banded Killifish: a native transplant species rapidly expanding its range in Illinois and Indiana
The Socio-Environmental Implications to Urban Waters in The Driverless City
Recent News
- Tomas Höök reflects on a legacy of leadership, collaboration and impact at IISG
- Freshwater jellyfish may increase in numbers as Illinois and Indiana waters continue to warm
- Tomas Höök signing off as Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant director this summer
- Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant welcomes Stuart Carlton as the program’s new director
- Four Illinois and Indiana educators will set sail on Lake Michigan aboard EPA’s research ship
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Tomas Höök has left an incredible mark during his time as Director of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, and now he’s reflecting on a legacy filled with leadership, collaboration, and impact. From expanding our aquaculture and education programs, to helping communities make sense of the effects of Lake Michigan’s shifting shorelines — his work has helped grow what we do and who we serve.
Read the full feature at the link in bio to see what he’ll carry forward in his new role as Head of Purdue’s Department of Forestry & Natural Resources.

The Invasive Crayfish Collaborative is hosting a webinar on Friday, September 12th at 11:00am CT / 12:00pm ET. Join us for the seminar "Red Swamp Crayfish Telemetry Across Seasons and Techniques" presented by post-doctoral researcher Dr. William Ota of Michigan State University. Dr. Ota will present his research on red swamp crayfish movement ecology, which involves the use of both radio and acoustic telemetry.
Register at the link in bio.

In late July, formal and non-formal educators joined @nature_indiana, @indianadnr Division of Nature Preserves, and @lakecountyparks for a workshop exploring ecological restoration in the Grand Calumet River Area of Concern.
Participants toured restored sites in East Chicago and Hammond, engaged with experts in sediment remediation and habitat restoration, and experienced a cutting-edge Virtual Reality curriculum aligned with NGSS for grades 6–12.
From industrial past to ecological renewal, educators left inspired and equipped to bring local environmental stories into their classrooms.
Learn more about the VR Tour at the link in bio.
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