News
July 14, 2008
Large dead zones predicted for Gulf, Chesapeake Bay
Record-setting "dead zones" in the Gulf of Mexico and Chesapeake Bay appear likely this summer, according to new forecasts from a University of Michigan researcher. Donald Scavia, a professor at the U-M School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE), makes the annual forecasts using models driven by nutrient load estimates from the U.S. Geological Survey.
See: University of Michigan press release
June 9, 2008
Two Lake Michigan Facilities Join Ranks of Michigan Clean Marinas
Manistee Municipal Marina in Manistee, Michigan, and Charlevoix City Marina in Charlevoix, Michigan are the most recent facilities to achieve official designation as Michigan Clean Marinas. The Michigan Clean Marina Program committee announced the designations, effective June 2, 2008. Read full story
June 9, 2008
13-City Boat Tour Kicks Off Today, Highlighting Need to Restore Great Lakes
Coalition Calls for Presidential Candidates to Stand up for Great Lakes Restoration. The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is launching a 13-city boat tour today in Buffalo, N.Y., to highlight the need to restore the Great Lakes and to urge the U.S. Congress and presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama to act to restore the lakes. Read full story
June 2, 2008
NOAA Reminds Beachgoers That Rip Currents Can Be a Threat
Rip Current Awareness Week Is June 1-7, 2008
Heading to the beach for summer vacation? NOAA is urging beachgoers to learn how to “Break the Grip” of rip currents before getting into the water. Rip currents are a potentially deadly threat – accounting for more than 80 percent of lifeguard beach rescues. Read full story
May 20, 2008
Michigan Boating Industries Association Offers FREE Boating Publication and Boating Safety Information
Two Michigan Sea Grant publications are included in a Boating Safety Information Kit being offered free to the public, while supplies last, by the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Break the Grip of the Rip provides information on escaping rip currents, and Don’t Get Trapped tells boaters how to recognize and avoid commercial fishing trap nets. Read full story
May 16, 2008
Guidelines for Handling Birds With Suspected Cases of Botulism Announced
The Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Community Health and the Michigan Sea Grant Extension, today announced a series of protocols to provide the public with information on how to handle birds suspected of dying from Type E botulism. Read full story
May 15, 2008
Protecting Water Quality: Michigan Sea Grant Helps Promote New Consumer Guidelines For Safe Disposal of Unwanted Medicine
Natural resource managers and others are concerned about the disposal of unwanted prescription drugs, over the counter medications, vitamins, supplements and personal care products (lotions, sprays, etc.). Read full story
Michigan Clean Marina Workshop
Thursday, May 15th, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hosted by Irish Boat Shop
Charlevoix, MI
Phone: (231) 547-9967
Registration Deadline: May 9th
See: Details
April 9, 2008
Join us for the Legal Tools to Protect Coastal Environments Workshop on June 18-20, 2008 in Traverse City, MI
The Legal Tools workshop is designed to provide government officials, nonprofit environment groups, shoreline property owners and concerned citizens with the tools they need to better understand and protect Michigan's coastal environments. Read full story
April 7, 2008
Educators: Apply now for upcoming COSEE Great Lakes events
Now is the time to apply for a variety of upcoming Great Lakes educational opportunities—from IMAX movies and one-day workshops to shipboard science and curriculum development. The workshops, events, and one-day “teachable moments” programs (which include stipends and lunch) are sponsored by the COSEE-Great Lakes. Read full story
April 4, 2008
IUGLS Announces Public Meetings in Bay City, Port Huron and Muskegon
Public advisors to a binational study of Great Lakes water levels announced today that three public meetings will be held in Michigan this spring. At these meetings, experts from the International Upper Great Lakes Study (IUGLS) will present the latest scientific findings and provide current information about water levels. Read full story
April 1, 2008
2008 Lake Huron Regional Fisheries Workshops
Michigan Sea Grant College Program and Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division and other fishery organizations, will host two public information workshops offering current research and information related to the status of the Lake Huron fishery. Read full story
March 18, 2008
Unwanted Medicine: Michigan Workshop to Assist Communities, Pharmacies in Safe Disposal of Unused Medicine
Traces of prescription drugs and other medicines detected in drinking water are becoming a growing environmental and public safety concern nationwide. One recent study conducted by the Associated Press found small amounts of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and acetaminophen in drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas. Read full story
March 12, 2008
COSEE Great Lakes - Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop
An outstanding learning opportunity awaits! Become immersed in the science of the Great Lakes through the Lake Michigan Exploration Workshop, to be held August 2–8 in Chicago, Illinois. Read full story
February 27, 2008
Great Lakes bird die-offs signal ecological changes
Widespread ecological change is occurring in the Great Lakes, driven by the synergistic impacts of introduced species. Tens of thousands of birds have perished from botulism poisoning around the Great Lakes in less than a decade. See: Science News Article
January 24, 2008
Coastlines GIS Project: Currently Recruiting Teachers
Thanks to the National Science Foundation (NSF), 90 science teachers from Tucson and around the nation will have an opportunity to explore how scientists use technology to monitor the ecology of ocean coastlines during the next three years. Read full story
January 09, 2008
Free on-line workshop for Educators
COSEE Great Lakes presents a free on-line workshop from January 27-February 8, focusing on the geology of the lake basin and its relevance to the lakes themselves and the life of the region. Read full story
January 09, 2008
Dead zones have a negative impact on fishing industries
Dr. Don Scavia, Michigan Sea Grant Director, speaks with David Fair, host of WEMUs radio show Issues of the Environment about "Dead zones" in our Great Lakes. Scavia explains that dead zones are areas in lakes or oceans without oxygen and that support no plant or animal life. The U.S. Farm Bill may be renegotiated to better protect commercial and recreational fishing industries. Listen to interview
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