“A River of Poems” Book Spans the World
Poets from around the world responded to our call for river poems for our River Talks speaker series. We compiled their chosen submissions into a booklet that is available for free download.
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Four Wisconsin finalists among those chosen for the 2022 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program
The latest class of finalists for the prestigious program includes four from Wisconsin: Becky Curtis, Elizabeth McNamee, Samm Newton and Theresa Vander Woude.
New marine sanctuary adds protections for historic Lake Michigan shipwrecks
In late June, NOAA designated the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in the fresh, cold waters of Lake Michigan.
Sea Grant Advisory Council member to deliver Capitol Hill briefing
Deb DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, is part of a panel that will deliver a virtual Capitol Hill briefing.
New aquaculture paper produced; will be first in a series
Dr. Ryan Newton’s paper describes the importance of microorganisms in freshwater aquaponics.
Beach Ambassadors fill vital role on Milwaukee beach
This summer on Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, swimmers might notice people in light blue T-shirts pushing an ice cream cart across the sand. Instead of frozen treats, the cart contains brochures and other information that beachgoers need to keep safe.
Real-time wave information expands for paddlers and boaters in the Apostle Islands
Before venturing onto Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, paddlers and boaters should check WISC-Watch, which stands for Water Information for a Safe Coast Watch.
If you see bright yellow-green water off Park Point this summer, it’s OK
Local water researchers studying dangerous currents want the public to know they’ll be active on the Lake Superior beaches of Park Point this summer.
Sea Grant wins communications awards
Sea Grant won two communications awards in an international competition sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, an association that shares strategies and tactics to engage alumni, donors, prospective students, parents, government officials, community leaders and those in the private sector to support education. The podcast series Introduced, produced by Bonnie Willison Read more about Sea Grant wins communications awards[…]
“Fish to Fork” event provides tips for grilling Great Lakes fish and seafood
At noon on June 23, an online event will help fish and seafood lovers learn how to prepare appealing meals on the grill.