Study in Nature shows reduction of mercury pollution in waterways reaps relatively quick benefit
The journal Nature today publishes a study about reducing mercury pollution improves fish contamination levels.
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Advocate for Great Lakes science dies at 97
In 1966, when President Lyndon Johnson signed the National Sea Grant College Act, it’s because of Robert Ragotzkie that not just oceans and the salty coasts were included in the law. The Great Lakes were also provided with resources to conduct research on and offer education and outreach related to the world’s largest source of Read more about Advocate for Great Lakes science dies at 97[…]
Sea Grant recognized for video production
Wisconsin Sea Grant’s videographer Bonnie Willison recently captured a video award through a regional competition coordinated by an organization called Madison Media Professionals. The group presents WAVE Awards, which honor excellence in the video production industry as well as in web, audio, video and graphic design. The 2021 competition received over 90 entries, including materials Read more about Sea Grant recognized for video production[…]
Public health is personal for fellow working on harmful algal blooms
Spurred on by memories of a significant bloom that affected her hometown of Toledo in 2014, Jordan Murray works to keep Wisconsinites and their pets safe from harmful algal blooms.
An Indigenous story map experience about water
A new website details what Indigenous communities in the Upper Midwest are doing to conserve and protect water. Named Bimaadiziwin Nibi, Water is Life, the story map is divided into sections, each centered around a different environmental issue.
Fall “Lake Talks” conclude with a discussion of place and identity in the Great Lakes
Minneapolis-based poet Moheb Soliman will discuss his writing in conversation with Sea Grant’s Anne Moser on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom.
The Fish Dish: New podcast mixes friends, fun and food
For the latest “dish” about Great Lakes fish, you’ll want to listen to “The Fish Dish.” The podcast, co-hosted by longtime coworkers and friends Sharon Moen and Marie Zhuikov, introduces you to the people behind Wisconsin’s fishing and aquaculture industries.
River Talks to feature Marten Trail plan
The next River Talk will take place at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 10 via Zoom. Samuel Geer will present, “Revealing the Invisible: Experiencing and Interpreting the St. Louis River along Waabizheshikana (The Marten Trail).”
From gridiron to shipwrecks to advisory council: Russ Green contributes to Lake Michigan care
Russ Green, who heads a brand-new national marine sanctuary in Lake Michigan, joins Sea Grant’s Advisory Council.
Lake Talks series to explore books for young readers with an Ojibwe and Great Lakes focus
On Thursday, Nov. 11, the Lake Talks series will present the topic “Maadagindan! (Start Reading!) Literature for Young People about the Great Lakes and Ojibwe Culture” with a trio of panelists.