Aug. 31 event and livestream to explore phosphorus in aquatic ecosystems
Sea Grant is sponsoring a panel about phosphorus and harmful algal blooms on Aug. 31. It will be in person at Memorial Union in Madison and also livestreamed.
News Archive
Providing access for all to a national lakeshore
How do you make a park in the middle of Lake Superior accessible to people with disabilities? Natalie Chin and Marie Zhuikov from our staff had the chance to travel to Stockton Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to see first-hand what the park is doing to make it more accessible.
Lack of housing looms large as barrier to nature-based jobs in northern Wisconsin
A report published recently by Wisconsin Sea Grant cites a lack of housing as a major barrier to development of nature-based jobs in Wisconsin’s northern tier. A recent webinar provided more insights from people who contributed to the report.
Sea Grant staff member wins national award
Sea Grant’s Sharon Moen won a national communications award last week.
Persistent Pollution: Researchers investigate the key to E. coli bacteria survival in Lake Michigan beach sand and water
Researchers Sandra McLellan and Gyaneshwar Prasad are finding ways to decomplicate beach managers’ lives by determining what factors could limit long-term survival of E. coli on beaches.
Webinar and report available about nature-based jobs in northern Wisconsin
Wisconsin Sea Grant is organizing a webinar and has produced a report regarding the status of nature-based jobs in Wisconsin’s northern tier, which includes Douglas, Ashland, Bayfield and Iron counties. The webinar will be held July 18 and the report is available for free download.
New exhibit at Wisconsin Maritime Museum showcases history and management of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes
A new exhibit at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum showcases the history and impact of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes.
New aquaculture guide helps fish farmers raise walleye for commercial production
The new “Walleye Culture Guide” helps fish farmers raise walleye indoors using recirculating aquaculture systems.
Summer loving and the research is fine
The 2023 Freshwater@UW Summer Research Scholars Program kicked off last week.
Deadline approaching: Nominate a Great Lakes champion
Nominate a Great Lakes champion.