News
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Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a must-see for those interested in maritime heritage
Published on November 23, 2016
Hundreds of shipwrecks, the cold and fresh water of Lake Huron help make Thunder Bay a top destination for divers. -
Archive at the National Museum of the Great Lakes contains 300 years of maritime history
Published on November 23, 2016
Museum combines robust research with a simple but effective outreach philosophy: Educate and entertain. -
How much ice should we expect to see on the Great Lakes this winter?
Published on November 23, 2016
Last really big ice cover winter for the Great Lakes was 2013-2014 where over 92% of the Lakes were frozen over. -
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?
Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights. -
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?
Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean? -
Detroit museum highlights importance of maritime history in Michigan
Published on November 15, 2016
Among collections are biographies of more than 20,000 ships that have sailed on Great Lakes. -
Ottawa County Water Quality Forum set for Nov. 21
Published on November 8, 2016
Lead, public water supply among topics on agenda -
Great Lakes freighters - and crews - get ready for 'winter layup'
Published on November 7, 2016
After another successful year, our Great Lakes Education schoolships join in this annual rite. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension program
Published on November 3, 2016
Growing up on a Michigan farm and wondering how the environment was linked with agriculture, community and economic development, influenced career choice, says Heather Triezenberg, Michigan Sea Grant Extension program leader. -
Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan shores linked to type E botulism
Published on November 2, 2016
Disease confirmed in Michigan’s Leelanau, Delta, Schoolcraft counties affecting loons, other migrating fowl.