Exploring environmental justice through a legal lens
UW Water Science-Policy Fellows Misbah Husain and Sarah Martinez examined water issues through a legal lens–appropriate for two recent law school graduates.
Unsalted: The Wisconsin Sea Grant Blog
Rivers2Lake Program sparks curiosity
Schoolchildren from Northern Lights Elementary in Superior enjoyed a successful outing on Wisconsin Point as part of the decade-long Rivers2Lake Education Program.
An update on the Spirit Lake Great Lakes Legacy Act Project with Mark Loomis
On Feb. 9, River Talks featured Mark Loomis, project manager for the Legacy Act Project at Spirit Lake on the St. Louis River in Duluth. Loomis presented an update, providing images and information on the remediation project’s status.
A long-awaited tour of the SS Meteor
After 10 years of working in Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Lake Superior Field Office next to the SS Meteor – the last remaining whaleback ship in the world – our science communicator, Marie Zhuikov, finally took a tour of it.
Embrace local eating this season: Three resources for finding Wisconsin and Great Lakes fish
Three websites can help you find fish that is tasty, healthy and supports local and regional economies. This fish is caught by commercial fishers on the Great Lakes or raised sustainably by farmers.
Keeping the positive water vibes alive-symposium recap
The sixth annual Water@UW-Madison spring symposium took place on Friday, April 22. Providing an opportunity for water scholars and policymakers to reconnect around water, it was an inspirational way to spend Earth Day. More than 130 people joined the online community and it featured more than 15 speakers who reflected on water connections from the Read more about Keeping the positive water vibes alive-symposium recap[…]
A comprehensive look into the future of black ash and birds from a conservation perspective
On April 13, River Talks featured Alexis Grinde from the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute and Cole Wilson from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Together, they presented “Black Ash and Birds: Conserving Critical Habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary.”
Love your local library during National Library Week, and every week
Assistant Director for Communications Moira Harrington explores the importance of libraries and one particular librarian in honor of National Library Week.
A River Knock
The March 2022 River Talk required hands-on participation. Marne Kaeske, cultural preservation specialist with the 1854 Treaty Authority, led an activity where attendees constructed their own wild rice harvesting sticks.
Superior Public Library murals tied together by water
The public library in Superior, Wisconsin, is home to a series of murals painted with Lake Superior as a unifying theme. Science Communicator Marie Zhuikov describes her visit to the murals during a conference field trip.