Hart wins prestigious outreach award in honor of service to Wisconsin
David Hart has been named the winner of the 2024 Robert and Carroll Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service and Outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Great Lakes, Great Read shared-reading initiative announces book selections
A children’s book and a selection written for adults were named today as the two community reads for a new Great Lakes Basin initiative meant to foster connections between communities and the lakes as well as deepen learning.
Sea Grant communications director plunges into retirement
Moira Harrington, Wisconsin Sea Grant assistant director for communications, recently announced plans to retire, effective June 14. Rather than tiptoe into the waters of retirement gradually, Harrington will dive right in, making the decision only three months beforehand.
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.
Everyone Can Bird, First of Three Accessible Birding Events
All are invited to attend the first in a series of three free events designed for birders of all skills and abilities. Join “Everyone Can Bird: Spring Migration,” 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Sunday, May 5, at Chambers Grove Park in Duluth, Minnesota.
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.
Underwater mapping expands knowledge spanning from the St. Louis River to the Great Lakes
Brandon Krumwiede, our March River Talk speaker, uncovers the secrets underneath the waters of the St. Louis River and the Great Lakes.
Muskies and the St. Louis River
The next River Talk will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, with “Muskies and the St. Louis River,” an in-person presentation by Keith Okeson with Lake Superior Chapter of Muskies Inc.. His talk will be held at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Dr., Superior, Wis.).