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University of Wisconsin–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center fisheries specialist wins 2026 Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation award
UW–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center fisheries specialist Titus Seilheimer is one of the award recipients for the Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation, given annually for outstanding environmental achievements to help restore, improve, or enhance Lake Michigan and its watershed.
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Fashion students design for a plastic-free future
Wisconsin Sea Grant partners with Mount Mary University’s lauded fashion program to bring marine debris education to students.
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Three Wisconsin high school teams named 2026 Aquaculture Challenge winners
Washburn and Wabeno high schools and the School of Options and Applied Research High School in Eagle River, Wisconsin won awards for their aquaponic systems.
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New curriculum teaches middle schoolers about lake sturgeon
The lesson plans, which blend art and science, complement Rebecca Hogue Wojahn’s book, “Saving our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin’s Ancient Fish.”

Upcoming events
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Oct 14Saving Our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin’s Ancient Fish
Author Rebecca Hogue Wojahn
Virtual Event details and registration
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Oct 28The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Author John U. Bacon
Virtual Event details and registration
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