He’s accustomed to seeing the dead – fish, that is – but sometimes they surprise you. Follow our intrepid fisheries specialist as he peers through the veil of the underwater world to uncover the mysterious past of a sturgeon found dead on the beach.
The project, which seeks to understand the health impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on baby eagles, will receive nearly $300,000 in funding.
The Dive into History book club will feature books from regional authors and discussions with a maritime archaeologist.
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.
The lesson plans, which blend art and science, complement Rebecca Hogue Wojahn’s book, “Saving our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin’s Ancient Fish.”
The hands-on lessons teach kids about bluff erosion, stormwater, and green infrastructure.
Author Pamela Cameron will be talking about “SPORT – Ship Dog of the Great Lakes," on May 13 at 6 p.m. CT.
The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE) recently named Ginny Carlton, Wisconsin Sea Grant education outreach specialist, as the winner of the 2026 Dave Engleson Award. The award honors individuals, agencies, and organizations making significant contributions to the field of environmental education. Carlton joins the esteemed company of former award winners like Senator Tammy Baldwin, …