Day of the Badger returns April 16–17
Join us in celebrating Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute with Day of the Badger on April 16-17.
Author: Jenna Mertz
Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.
Training the next generation of Great Lakes commercial fishers
The Great Lakes Future Fishers Initiative will train those new to the Great Lakes commercial fishing and processing industry.
Wisconsin & Minnesota Aquaculture Conference showcases the latest in fish farming education and research
The Wisconsin & Minnesota Aquaculture Conference will be held March 22-23 and features research, demonstrations and tours of local fish farming facilities.
A deep dive into the double centerboard schooner shipwrecks of the Great Lakes
Maritime archaeologist Tamara Thomsen uncovers the story of double centerboard schooners in Lake Michigan.
Celebrating student scholars
Science Writer Jenna shares her thoughts about working with our summer students last year.
Keillor Fellow helps Great Lakes communities plan for coastal hazards
Helena Tiedmann’s interest in the Great Lakes began with a new city and a book. Tiedmann, who grew up on a small family farm in Connecticut, moved to Milwaukee after graduating from Beloit College with a degree in environmental geology and political science. It was there she became enamored with the big lake in her …
A peek inside Superior Fresh
Sea Grant Science Communicator Jenna Mertz learns how fish aquaculture water turns into organic greens, both of which reach dinner tables in Wisconsin and beyond!
After 25 years, problem-solver-in-chief James “Frizby” Grandt retires
Our "fixer," systems engineer James Grandt, is retiring after 25 years of service. Learn about his eclectic and adventurous career and personal life.