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A closer look at web tools and sites that boost research and empower Great Lakes communities to secure a healthy environment and economy. 

Even in the gloomy winter months, the beauty of southern Lake Michigan’s natural and urban landscapes is undeniable. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Our photo bank is chock full of stunning images of some of the area’s most celebrated sites—Illinois Beach, downtown Chicago, the Indiana Dunes, and more. 

To see the full range of galleries, visit iisg.photoshelter.com or click on ‘Photos’ on our homepage. 

If you see one you’d like to include in your own print or online resources, click on ‘Contact’ at the top of the page and send us a request. 

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🌊 Save the Date! 🌊Shipboard Science Immersion 2026Join the Center for Great Lakes Literacy aboard the R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Superior, July 7–14, 2026!✅ Open to formal & nonformal educators (grades 5–12) across the Great Lakes region.📅 Applications open January 2026Learn more: https://cgll.org/signature-program/r-v-lake-guardian-shipboard-science-immersion/ or the link in bio.#TeachingTuesday
Join the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative for an exciting webinar featuring Dr. Chris Taylor from the Illinois Natural History Survey who will provide an overview of midwestern crayfish habitat requirements, feeding, reproductive biology, and life-history.Crayfishes in the Midwest occupy almost every type of aquatic and semi-aquatic habitat in the region. They function as critically important components of those ecosystems and in many cases represent a majority of invertebrate biomass. As “keystone” species, understanding their biology and roles in ecosystems is critically important. Register for the webinar at InvasiveCrayfish.org/events1 Or the link in bio.