Now Available: Nature-Based Coastal Solutions in the Great Lakes
Our 3-part video series explores how natural, hybrid & traditional approaches protect shorelines and strengthen coastal resilience. See real Great Lakes examples.
Watch now: iiseagrant.org/work/coastal...
Promotional graphic for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion on Lake Superior aboard the R/V Lake Guardian. The event runs from July 7–13, 2026, and is open to 5th–12th grade educators from Great Lakes states. Applications are due by February 28, 2026, at www.cgll.org. The design includes logos for Sea Grant, NOAA, and the Center for Great Lakes Literacy.
Don't miss the boat! Apply for a #LakeSuperior immersion by Feb. 28! 🌊
5-12th grade #GreatLakes educators are invited to spend a week aboard an EPA research vessel with scientists. Organized by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy, July 7-13, 2026.
🔗Apply today: z.umn.edu/mnsg_shipboa...
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Some partnerships just make sense. Happy Valentine’s Day from IISG! 💕
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Educators are invited to join the Great Lakes Region Place-Based Education Institute starting this Feb and dive into hands-on strategies that connect students with their communities and local environments.
Learn more & register:
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Congratulations to our IISG Knauss Fellowship finalists!
We’re proud to announce Anupama Chandroth (Indiana University) and Laura Gray (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) as Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s finalists for the 2026 Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship. 🎉
iiseagrant.org/national-sea...
Ripple Effects includes 8 activities for grades 6–12 introducing students to aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes through research, reporting, & role-playing. Students explore how invasives arrive, why they’re harmful, & their impacts. NGSS & Great Lakes Literacy aligned. 🔗 in bio for more
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Graduate students: don’t miss your chance to advance your research and expand your professional network! The 2026 Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Graduate Scholars Program is now open for applications.
👉 Read the full details: iiseagrant.org/its-time-to-...
Join us Sat, Feb 28th at the Friends of the Chicago River’s annual Student Congress at Northeastern Illinois University. We’re excited to attend this free, student-driven environmental conference where we will be leading the Great Plankton Race.
www.chicagoriver.org/programs/edu...
✨ Start Your New Year with Great Lakes Learning! ✨
Kick off 2026 by exploring the Center for Great Lakes Literacy Resource Library. It’s your one-stop hub for lesson plans, activities, and tools to bring Great Lakes science into your teaching setting.
🌊 Dive in today: cgll.org/resource-lib...
Join us for a hands-on Project WET Make-and-Take Workshop.
💲 Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
🗓️ Registration ends Feb 26.
✅ 3rd–8th grade formal & informal educators
✅ Earn 6 PD hours
✅ Leave with ready-to-use water education kits aligned to Common Core & NGSS
Learn more: iiseagrant.org/education/pr...
Register Now for HASTI 2026! The early bird registration rate expires tomorrow!
✅ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and bring new tools to your classroom!
📅 Event Details & Registration: hasti.org/event-6248208
Managing aquaculture finances can be tough, but knowing what to track (and when to spend or save) is key. Join this webinar series for practical tips on farm finance management. All sessions at 12pm ET; recordings provided + posted on YouTube.
Learn more: greatlakesaquaculture.org/aquaculture-...
Educators—this is for you!
Unlock the potential of Great Lakes education with the latest issue of the Center for Great Lakes Literacy newsletter. Explore exciting opportunities like vessel-based learning, an aquaculture competition, and classroom-ready resources!
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This fall, our staff made a splash at the @ILSciTeaching Conference, @sheddaquarium Educators’ Conference, and the Place-Based Education Conference.
Sign up for our Education Newsletter to follow us in 2026!
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Photos by Michigan Sea Grant & Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
🌊 Save the Date! 🌊
Shipboard Science Immersion 2026
Join the Center for Great Lakes Literacy aboard the R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Superior, July 7–14, 2026!
✅ Open to formal & nonformal educators (grades 5–12) across the Great Lakes region.
📅 Applications open Jan 2026
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Join the ICC for an exciting webinar featuring Dr. Chris Taylor from the Illinois Natural History Survey who will provide an overview of midwestern crayfish habitat requirements, feeding, reproductive biology, and life-history.
Register for the webinar at InvasiveCrayfish.org/events1
This fall, our team took advantage of several opportunities to showcase our engaging educational programs at outreach events.
One highlight included the Great Plankton Race, where participants built plankton models and tested various adaptations that help this vital part of the food web survive.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for our in-person seminar!
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The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available! This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns.
Dive in! iiseagrant.org/the-helm-mag...
This Halloween, we’re diving into the eerie depths of the Great Lakes who each have their own spooky story, like Lake Superior hides ghost ships beneath its icy waves...
Never fear, we have resources to help you make these fascinating topics less frightening at iiseagrant.org/education.
Join us November 5th and November 12th seminars on the latest fish biology, ecology, and fisheries science happening in Lake Michigan.
Learn more and register: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
In this Students Ask Scientists session, learn how Anna Hill uses acoustic telemetry to track fish like yellow perch in Lake Michigan.
📅 Date: November 6, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM CT
💻 Location: Zoom (Pre-registration required)
Learn more: www.seagrant.wisc.edu/our-work/foc...
Join us at Illinois Beach State Park for Fall Nature Fest, a free, family-friendly event featuring guided hikes, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Register today to receive event updates: www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
Looking for engaging, place-based literacy resources this school year? The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure by Barb Rosenstock is a beautifully illustrated dive into the geology, ecology, and history of our Great Lakes!
📖 Learn more: barbrosenstock.com/books/the-gr...
Educators from IL and IN gathered for a two-day workshop exploring water’s role in Earth’s systems. Using Project WET’s Water in Earth Systems, they dove into hands-on aquatic science at Indiana Dunes to bring Great Lakes learning to life in classrooms!
Read more: cgll.org/resource/edu...
Tomas Höök reflects on his legacy as IISG Director—growing programs, fostering collaboration, and driving Great Lakes impact. Read more about his journey and what’s next at Purdue: iiseagrant.org/tomas-hook-r...
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Join the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative webinar Sept 12, 11am CT/12pm ET! 🦞 Dr. William Ota (MSU) presents on red swamp crayfish movement using radio & acoustic telemetry.
Register here 👉 illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🚤 Illinois Natural History Survey and @ilinseagrant.bsky.social scientists received a grant to help boaters & harbormasters fight invasive aquatic plants. These invaders crowd out native species, reduce fish populations & overtake lakes & streams. 👉 Learn more: loom.ly/9CWs8C0
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The Grand Calumet River's 13 miles meander across northwest Indiana, flanked by old and new industries, such as steel mills, meatpackers and oil refineries, which dumped a noxious mix of heavy metals and chemicals into its waters before federal regulations.
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Fresh, healthy, sustainable—Great Lakes seafood has it all! Support local fishers & farmers and find fresh fish near you at FreshFishFinder.org. youtu.be/Hi0gsj0aoBw?...
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