Counties served: Allegan, Berrien, Mason, Muskegon, Oceana, Ottawa, Van Buren
Southwest Michigan
Highlighted Projects
Boaters: Steer Clear of Trap Nets As boating season arrives, Michigan Sea Grant reminds recreational boaters to steer clear of commercial fishing trap nets anchored in Great Lakes waters. Boaters should give the nets a wide berth to avoid getting tangled in supporting lines. To help recognize and avoid the nets, Michigan Sea Grant and its partners recently updated the popular brochure Don’t Get Trapped! What Recreational Anglers and Boaters Should Know About Commercial Fishing Trap Nets. See: Details
Sturgeon Research and Restoration in West Michigan
The lake sturgeon is an important component of the region’s Great Lakes and riverine ecosystems and Michigan’s collective fisheries heritage. Sea Grant
hosted a public meeting on March 29, 2008 in Holland, Michigan to increase knowledge and understanding of sturgeon restoration and management, and highlight opportunities for involvement. See: Details
Grand Haven Regional Fishery Workshop
Michigan Sea Grant Extension hosted a regional fishery workshop in Grand Haven, Michigan on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The focus of the workshop will be on Lake Michigan fisheries. Topics included the current status of Chinook salmon and forage fish, an update on angler catch rates and effort, lake water levels and currents, the impacts of invasive species on the food web and fisheries, and new developments in management activities for the coming year. See: Details (PDF)
The West Michigan Angler’s News
The February 2008 issue of The West Michigan Angler’s News is now online. Articles include: Lake Michigan salmon updates from the Ludington Regional Fishery Workshop; Lake Michigan science briefs; summary of the economic value of Great Lakes recreation; species profile: burbot; Grand Haven Regional Fishery Workshop information, and other Michigan Sea Grant news. See: Details
Stormwater Management in Spring Lake Township and Village In collaboration with local partners, Sea Grant-funded researchers are addressing the issue of stormwater management in Spring Lake Township and the Village of Spring Lake. These fast growing communities are located along the shores of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Grand River. The project will investigate an integrated approach to reducing nonpoint source pollution and mitigating its impacts on Lake Michigan. Read more about the project in the current issue of upwellings. See Details
Dan serves as a liaison between coastal resource users in Southwest Michigan and the academic research community. He provides educational information and technical assistance to residents, businesses, government agencies and non-government organizations on managing resources, sustainable economic development, and understanding the Lake Michigan and Great Lakes ecosystems.
