Great Lakes, Great Read author to talk about books, dogs, and lighthouses
Author Pamela Cameron will be talking about “SPORT – Ship Dog of the Great Lakes,” on May 13 at 6 p.m. CT.
Author: Jenna Mertz
Jenna writes about the research and outreach work of Wisconsin Sea Grant to build understanding of and stewardship for Wisconsin’s waters and the Great Lakes.
New coastal engineering curriculum connects middle schoolers to the Great Lakes
The hands-on lessons teach kids about bluff erosion, stormwater, and green infrastructure.
Ginny Carlton wins top environmental education award
The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE) recently named Ginny Carlton, Wisconsin Sea Grant education outreach specialist, as the winner of the 2026 Dave Engleson Award. The award honors individuals, agencies, and organizations making significant contributions to the field of environmental education. Carlton joins the esteemed company of former award winners like Senator Tammy Baldwin, …
Keillor Fellow helps coastal communities adapt to Great Lakes’ highs and lows
Cailin Young is developing workshops to help coastal communities adapt to the changing conditions along the Great Lakes.
Keillor Fellow wants to bridge the gap between people and science
Marian Azeem-Angel is working on a guide to help people learn about coastal hazards and assess their risks.
Education works: Boaters who know the ‘Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!’ rules are doing their part to stop AIS
The study found that boaters who were more aware of Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! and Clean Drain Dry brands removed plants from their boats more often than those who weren’t aware.
Measuring the impact of PFAS on Wisconsin’s fish
Researcher Tisha King-Heiden is studying how a new generation of PFAS affect sturgeon, walleye, and fathead minnows.
Dispatches from a sentinel species: Measuring PFAS and overall health in bald eagles
The Great Lakes Eagle Health Project has been keeping tabs on bald eagles for over 30 years.