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Science for the Great Lakes. We serve Wisconsin through research, education and outreach.

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Could invasive carp show up in the Wisconsin River? Middle schoolers learn to test for them. The idea has been to guide youths through the scientific process of collecting samples, extracting DNA and analyzing it.

A great story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about a Sea Grant-funded project at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center that recruits middle schoolers to test for #invasive #carp in the Wisconsin River.

www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...

04.08.2025 14:13 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day returns August 9 | Wisconsin Sea Grant The event invites volunteers to search for aquatic invasive species in rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity that gets you in the water? 💦 Join us on August 9 for Aquatic Invasive Species Snapshot Day, an event that invites nature-lovers of all ages to search for AIS in local lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

www.seagrant.wisc.edu/news/aquatic...

23.07.2025 13:49 — 👍 5    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Enduring Lake Superior Communities program - Lake Superior Reserve Move forward with the Enduring Lake Superior Communities program Communities across Lake Superior’s coastal counties are experiencing new environmental realities—intensified storm events, shifting sea...

Apply for the Enduring Lake Superior Communities program by this Friday, July 25!

The program offers up to $2,000, tailored guidance from resilience professionals and connections with other #LakeSuperior communities facing similar challenges.

Learn more: lakesuperiornerr.org/coastal-trai...

22.07.2025 14:26 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Saving Our Sturgeon: Protecting Wisconsin's Ancient Fish | Wisconsin Historical Society The story of a fascinating fish and the forward-thinking people who saved them in Wisconsin

New book alert for that sturgeon curious middle schooler in your life!

wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Arti...

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18.07.2025 13:36 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Developing a faster way to detect E. coli and identify its source at public beaches | Wisconsin Sea Grant Ryan Newton's research will help protect public health and prevent future E.coli contamination at beaches.

Nothing ruins a day at the beach like E. coli. 😩💩

Learn how Wisconsin Sea Grant-funded researcher Ryan Newton is developing a quicker way to test for E. coli at public beaches and identify where it came from.

www.seagrant.wisc.edu/news/develop...

17.07.2025 15:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
A diver shines a light on the bell of the shipwreck of the Little Harbor Launch

A diver shines a light on the bell of the shipwreck of the Little Harbor Launch

The latest edition of the Chronicle takes you 100 feet beneath the surface of #LakeMichigan to the wreck of the Little Harbor launch - a boat tied to cherry-picking and tourism in #DoorCounty.

We've also got stories about aquaculture interns, wild rice, and fire. Read more: chronicle.aqua.wisc.edu

16.07.2025 15:45 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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