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2025 Annual MiCorps Conference
Online WebinarThe Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) hosts an annual volunteer monitoring conference each fall. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to stay up to date on monitoring methods and to meet and interact with other volunteer monitors. Participants join stream and lake monitoring volunteers and program coordinators from across Michigan to learn, network, and celebrate […]
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Planning for Future Well Sites as Part of Wellhead Protection
Online WebinarPlanning ahead for new wells is an important part of maintaining a reliable and protected drinking water supply. This presentation will cover when to start planning for a new well, what makes an ideal well site, and the key factors to consider when selecting potential locations. We’ll review how well sites are identified, common challenges […]
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30th Annual Science Vessel Coordination Workshop
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center 300 East State St, Traverse City, MI, United StatesSince 1997, annual Great Lakes science vessel coordination workshops have been held to facilitate the exchange of ideas and improve the coordination of science vessel operations. This event — both in-person and virtual — is free to attend and open to anyone interested. Great Lakes science vessels are an important part of U.S. and Canadian […]
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2026 Aquaculture Challenge
Multiple Locations MI, United StatesRegistration is now open for the 2026 competition! To register, submit this Google Form by January 14, 2026. The Aquaculture Challenge engages students in STEM learning, innovation, and career development by developing aquaponics systems and business plans. The Aquaculture Challenge is a collaboration between the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and Lake Superior State University (LSSU) and […]
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Can We Prevent Invasive Mussels from Muscling in on Native Populations?
Online WebinarInvasive mussels not only foul docks and props and cut your feet, but they also attach to native mussels, preventing movement, feeding, and reproduction. In essence, zebra and quagga mussels are smothering Michigan’s native mussels. Michael Hillary, fisheries biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, is […]
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Students Ask Scientists
Online WebinarMercury is a dangerous neurotoxin that can be found in high concentration in fish across the globe. Surprisingly, mercury levels in the environment are quite low compared to other forms of pollution. However, microorganisms in the environment can convert the mercury that is released into the environment into another form of mercury called methylmercury. This […]
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Waves of Change: Taking Action to Protect the Great Lakes
Online WebinarDiscover how you can play an active role in protecting and preserving the Great Lakes in the new year! We'll dive into a variety of ways to get involved with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, as well as some major issues facing the lakes in 2026. Whether you're new to environmental activism or a […]
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Fireside Chat with Author Tara Lohan
Online WebinarJoin American Rivers for a special virtual fireside chat with journalist Tara Lohan as we celebrate the release of her new book, Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life. The book charts the rise of the dam removal and river restoration movement and shares the remarkable benefits of undamming waterways to benefit people and […]
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2026 Winter Stonefly Search
Huron River Watershed Council 117 N. 1st St, Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MIThese underwater creatures elude most predators by growing during the winter months when most fish are more sluggish. They live only in good quality streams so searching for them tells us about problems in the river and its streams. HRWC does stonefly searches to gauge the health of our streams. When you sign up to […]
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Creating a Fish Expressway
Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford 1 Fair Ln Dr, Dearborn, MI, United StatesA River of Knowledge: 2026 Quarterly Speaker Series Tickets are $20 per presentation and include admission to that session along with light refreshments. Each gathering brings together passionate speakers and curious minds, offering a chance to deepen your shared commitment to the Rouge River. Come as you are—business casual attire fits the spirit of the day. Let’s […]
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