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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 17h

Whether you're a resident, angler, boater, or water steward, you can use this new MSU field guide to brush up on aquatic invasive plants -- and become part of the solution to stop their spread: buff.ly/7dRGNFp

New field guide to aquatic invasive plants in Michigan released by MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams

This new resource serves as a practical guide to identifying and reporting aquatic invasive plants in lakes, streams, and ponds.

www.canr.msu.edu

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 1d

Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.

Upcoming forums will be held on Oct 15 (Ecorse) and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O

Detroit River Community Forum flyer for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 5:30-6:30 pm at the Ecorse Public Library on W. Jefferson

Detroit River Community Forum flyer for November 13, 2025, at 6-7pm at the Eastside Community Network Stoudamire Hub in Detroit

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Katie O'Reilly @drkatfish.bsky.social · 3d

New episode of the Teach Me About the Great Lakes podcast is out! I joined a couple other invasive species folks to talk about the new-ish aquatic invasive species in the #GreatLakes region we think people should know about www.teachmeaboutthegreatlakes.com/113

Teach Me About the Great Lakes | Spoiler Alert: This is Not Fine

What are the aquatic invasive species that Great Lakes experts wish you knew more about? Megan and Carolyn discuss with TMATGL all-stars El Lower, Katie O'Reilly, and Brian Roth.Links:Past episodes...

www.teachmeaboutthegreatlakes.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 4d

The Ojibwe tribe is fighting to preserve manoomin, a wild rice in northern Wisconsin that’s under threat from a pipeline, climate change, pollution and invasive plant species.

Wild rice binds this tribe together. It’s under threat from every direction.

Inside the Ojibwe’s fight to preserve a plant and the extraordinary traditions around it in northern Wisconsin.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 4d

(2/2) ...fund research that shapes new shipping practices, and prepare a workforce to face tomorrow's challenges. Sea Grant programs help protect livelihoods -- and lives. Check out this powerful op-ed from folks in Maine, Alaska, Rhode Island, and Texas for more: buff.ly/sVkv29F

Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts

The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 4d

From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts:

Across the nation, Sea Grant programs are a vital part of Great Lakes and marine economies. Our programs support gear innovation, enhance seafood safety, help fishing businesses adapt to shifting markets... (1/2)

Op-ed: From docks to dinner plates, Sea Grant delivers real value for working waterfronts

The Sea Grant program is key to the U.S. seafood sector’s continued growth

www.seafoodsource.com

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 4d

Last month, two paddleboarders had to be rescued in Lake Superior, two miles from shore. One had never paddleboarded before -- neither wore a life jacket. Thankfully their story had a happy ending. Increase your odds of a safe paddling trip by learning to evaluate/respond to weather:

Flipping your kayak or paddleboard in open water not always a laughing matter

Knowing basic safety skills will help paddlers stay safe no matter what type of water they venture on.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 7d

that's the danger of writing posts a couple of weeks ahead of time 😅🥵

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 8d

#FoodieFriday Is it soup season yet? Set the tone for fall with a bowl of Great Lakes fish chowder. This @drfishsg.bsky.social recipe is easy to customize with lake whitefish, salmon, or any locally sourced freshwater fish: buff.ly/jwIv4JN

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Great Lakes fish chowder

This simple chowder recipe highlights delicious lake whitefish.

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Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to our federal, state and local partners on the official delisting of the Muskegon Lake #GreatLakes Area of Concern!

The GLC is proud to have led 12 habitat restoration projects at 9 sites in the Muskegon AOC.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 8d

Guys, do we really need to say it?
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... don't dump your pet alligator outdoors.

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Detroit’s Belle Isle alligator has been caught - Detroit Metro Times

Don’t worry, Detroit — the alligator recently spotted on Belle Isle has been found. The gator shocked Detroiters when it was seen on the island park late last month. It was captured Wednesday by…

www.metrotimes.com

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 8d

(2/2) Two Michigan educators brought back rich memories and experiences from their Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Michigan. Don't miss the storymap showcasing their adventures! buff.ly/iX9Yb1t

@mnseagrant.bsky.social @uwiscseagrant.bsky.social @nyseagrant.bsky.social

The Lake Guardian, a large white ship, sails the blue waters of a northern Great Lake

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 8d

"There’s nothing quite like being jolted awake in the middle of the night, throwing on a hard hat, and heading to the deck to help collect larval fish under a moonlit sky... Exhaustion fades quickly when you’re part of real scientific discovery!” (1/2)

Deann Smith from Ashley Community Schools and Erika Van Kirk from USFWS Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge smile while posing for headshots

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 9d

Join a Detroit River Community Forum this fall to learn about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) -- and weigh in with your vision for the future of this beloved waterway.

Forums will be held Oct 2 (Grosse Ile Township), Oct 15 (Ecorse), and Nov 13 (Detroit). Event details: buff.ly/kPQVJ4O

Detroit River Community Forum poster for Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:30-7:30pm at the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 10d

In Part 2 of our "HABs 101: Lake Stories" recap, meet lakeshore residents who protect and advocate for their beloved waters. Therese and Jim Shiffler share tips for starting a water sampling program, and Jim Walters discusses Spring Lake's 2025 phosphorus-blocking treatment:

“HABs 101: Lake Stories,” Part 2: Let’s talk to the neighbors | Michigan Sea Grant

Sep 11, 2025 | News

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 11d

What's a nutrient budget? Can you mow aquatic plants? Can p-binding treatments reduce algal blooms in your local pond/lake? Read Part 1 of our "HABs 101: Lake Stories" recap for tips to understand the flow of nutrients into your lake/pond and a menu of options to reduce algal growth:

“HABs 101: Lake Stories,” Part 1: Managing nutrients from the inside | Michigan Sea Grant

Sep 11, 2025 | News

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 14d

#FoodieFriday Strawberry season may be long gone, but this strawberry salsa recipe never goes out of style. Try it as a garnish for pan-fried fillets of fresh, heart-healthy, local fish with this recipe from Freshwater Feasts:

Pan-fried fish fillets with strawberry salsa

Strawberry salsa? Give it a try with this easy recipe that pairs fresh fruit with pan-fried fish fillets.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 15d

The new Center for Great Lakes Literacy website is brimming with resources for educators!

Discover exciting in-person and self-paced learning opportunities to help educators network and engage their learners while celebrating place-based stewardship. buff.ly/EqWx1QR

Center for Great Lakes Literacy website brimming with resources for educators | Michigan Sea Grant

Sep 9, 2025 | News

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 15d

The new Center for Great Lakes Literacy website is brimming with resources for educators!

Explore the ever-expanding resource library full of data-driven lessons, curriculum packages, success stories, videos, storymaps, and more. buff.ly/EqWx1QR

@uwiscseagrant.bsky.social @mnseagrant.bsky.social

Center for Great Lakes Literacy website brimming with resources for educators | Michigan Sea Grant

Sep 9, 2025 | News

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 16d

Very cool! Michigan has four species of native lamprey -- and not all are parasitic. As @solomonrdavid.bsky.social says, native parasitic lamprey species are smaller than invasive sea lamprey and take less of a toll on the fish they feed from, increasing the odds of survival. A healthy balance!

Dr. Solomon David @solomonrdavid.bsky.social · 16d

Bloodsucking parasite, but it’s a native fish!

Check out this native lamprey (compared to invasive Sea Lamprey) on a Northern Pike in a Minnesota River.

Parasitic lamprey species attached to hosts, rasp a hole and suck blood (but native species don’t typically cause death). Both fishes released!

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 16d

Our interns recently wrapped up their summer projects that supported water quality, native lake sturgeon, and more. We're so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see where they go next!

Check out this summary of their presentations at our August symposium: buff.ly/bm2uSPm

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 17d

(2/2) For example, in Manistee County, our MISG Extension staff help marinas adjust their practices to improve water quality, and we advise shoreline residents on strategies to increase resilience in the face of erosion, flooding, and severe storms.

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 17d

We're proud to be part of Michigan State Extension! buff.ly/Ubj4wsn
Huron Daily Tribune: In 2024, MSUE directly reached 18,000+ folks in Manistee County with 196 programs. District director said that every $ invested in MSU Extension = $6 in programs/services that benefit Michigan communities (1/2)

MSU Extension highlights impact in Manistee County

MANISTEE — Michigan State University Extension delivered six-fold return on investment for farmers, families, youth, local leaders in Manistee County last year.

www.michigansthumb.com

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 17d

Last month, Michigan Sea Grant participated in a table-top exercise that explored how emergency responders might address a hypothetical oil spill in the Upper Peninsula.

Take a peek behind the scenes at three top takeaways (and one very cute dog): buff.ly/iHWaRP2

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Mott Foundation @mottfoundation.bsky.social · 18d

On Saturday, 100+ lake sturgeon were released into the Flint River as part of a 25-year project to bring the Saginaw Bay Watershed sturgeon population back and sustain it. Mott is happy to support lake sturgeon reintroduction through a grant to @conservationfnd.bsky.social's Great Lakes Office.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service employees transfer sturgeon into a bucket using a net.

A hand holds a small sturgeon over a bucket of fish.

A smiling young boy holds a small sturgeon to release into a river.

A large group of people wait on a riverbank staircase for the opportunity to release sturgeon into a river.

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