03/29/21

New video explores greening of Milwaukee to combat heat island and flooding

In a concise and informative video released today, Wisconsin Sea Grant presents the science behind the effectiveness of green infrastructure—rain gardens or green roofs, for instance. Green infrastructure can turn down the heat and improve water quality and habitat by absorbing heavy rainfall and diverting it from a sewer system. The question is, what combination Read more about New video explores greening of Milwaukee to combat heat island and flooding[…]

03/18/21

Every person is a decision maker

Now retired from her position as a water quality specialist in Green Bay, Vicky Harris reflects on her 50-year on-again off-again relationship with Sea Grant.

03/17/21

Informal science talk to address PFAS in the Green Bay watershed

On Thursday, April 15, Dr. Sarah Balgooyen will talk about what are frequently dubbed “forever chemicals.”

03/09/21

“Lake Talks” series returns for spring 2021 with presentation on invasive species communication

On Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m., Tim Campbell will speak about “What cartoon zebra mussels taught me about invasive species communication.”

03/08/21

Plastic-free program targets Milwaukee

Sea Grant’s Deidre Peroff and Belle Pappalardo are working with Milwaukee Riverkeeper to educate students about the issue of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.

02/24/21

Friends, fellows, undergrads, a champion and a duo of change agents: an afternoon of celebration

On Feb. 22, Wisconsin Sea Grant and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute held a fellows convocation and award event.

02/22/21

A River of Poems

The next River Talk will take place via Zoom at 7 p.m. (Central Time) Wednesday, March 3. During “A River of Poems,” a dozen poets from around the world and across the country will read their powerful, provocative and beautiful poems about rivers – the St. Louis River or others.

02/18/21

Sea Grant’s coastal engineer to discuss Great Lakes levels

Adam Bechle will speak March 4 at a virtual meeting of the American Water Resources Association Wisconsin Section.

02/01/21

Explore the St. Louis River exhibits and animals at the Great Lakes Aquarium

The next River Talk will take place via Zoom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Alexis Berke with the Great Lakes Aquarium will present, “A virtual visit: Explore the St. Louis River exhibits and animals at the Great Lakes Aquarium.”

01/22/21

New Sea Grant Advisory Council members help guide program with their expertise

Deb DeLuca, Madelyn Leopold, Becky Sapper and Lori Tate joined the Advisory Council in fall 2020.