Major fishery management milestone: Lake trout population is fully restored in Lake Superior
Lake trout are now considered fully recovered in most of Lake Superior. Read about the good news!
Tag: outreach
When the magic in science, nature and words creates the best part of us
Great Lakes author Sally Cole-Misch describes the inspiration behind her book, “The Best Part of Us.”
Head to Tail Fish Showcase invites producers and consumers to think beyond the fillet
The 100% Great Lakes Fish initiative is finding new ways to use the whole fish.
Climate change creates uphill battles at downhill ski areas in Wisconsin
A recent study found that Wisconsin ski hills face multiple challenges due to changing snow conditions from climate disruption, plus changes in skier behavior. However, the state’s ski operators are adapting to meet these challenges.
Summer studies in Manitowoc open endless opportunities
Gabby Gonzales, a Freshwater@UW summer research student, found her summer doing research on stream restoration and wild rice in Manitowoc transformative.
A fish farm field trip for Wisconsin decision-makers highlights challenges and future of aquaculture
The tour brought together fish farmers and lawmakers to discuss fish farming in Wisconsin.
Two Wisconsin marine debris projects funded by NOAA
A project that deals with microplastic accumulation in the Great Lakes food web and another that will work with Milwaukee’s fashion community to reduce microplastic debris in waterways were awarded funding recently by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
East River Collaborative garners a visit from the governor and new grant funding
Gov. Tony Evers visits with the East River Collaborative team.