What's the deal with algae? Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a FREE webinar all about algae, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs. Learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo, cladophora, and other types of algae that cause problems here in Michigan. To […]

Freshwater Science: Advancing Stormwater Management at Great Lakes Marinas with Green Infrastructure Stormwater runoff carries pollution from land into nearby bodies of water, a phenomenon made worse by more frequent and severe storms due to climate change. Meanwhile, marinas on the Great Lakes can release pollutants — oil, grease, antifreeze, and boat paint — and […]

The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion, hydrilla - said to be the most invasive aquatic plant in the world - can grow new plants from stem fragments, making it a formidable challenge to control. That challenge now faces Michigan, where hydrilla […]

Join Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for their 2024 Ice Breaker Winter Lecture Series! Tom Nardone, creator of Trash Fishing, discusses this unique way of keeping our waterways clean and how to have fun doing it. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gtx40-PlQkaVg5Nn39Ke7g

Please join us for the 34th annual Great Lakes Day conference: Celebrating Science and Water. This conference will feature presentations on emerging issues such as PFAS and Coastal Resiliency in the Great Lakes; and share research about the fascinating species we find in our Great Lakes — and the challenges marine debris brings. This event […]

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Ice Breaker webinar series is a free online winter lecture series that will heat up your winter afternoons with warm conversations on hot topics you care about most. In "Climate Change: A Global Issue with Local Impact", Bryan Burroughs, Executive Director at Michigan Trout Unlimited, discusses the local impacts […]

Whether it is the shores of the Great Lakes or the shores of your local inland lake, creating resilient shorelines in the face of extreme weather and increasing land demands is critical for the stewardship of our water resources. Tune into this edition of The Current Webinar Series as we discuss research on coastal storm […]

Introduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals, decision-makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course, participants will learn about lake ecology, management, and protection through six interactive units. Participants increase their […]