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Chuck Pistis

Role
Oversees Michigan Sea Grant Extension Program. Serves as member of Michigan Sea Grant Management Team. Works with coastal communities and businesses in Michigan to apply science-based knowledge to address Great Lakes issues.

Focus

  • Promotes understanding of the impact of changes to the Great Lakes ecosystem
  • Works with sport and commercial fishermen on fishery issues of common concern
  • Assists the recreational boating industry in dealing with water levels and water quality
  • Serves as Advisor to the Great Lakes Fishery Commission

Professional Interests

  • Great Lakes fisheries
  • community waterfront development
  • underwater preserves
  • marina and boating industry
  • aquatic nuisance species

Professional Experience

  • Michigan Sea Grant Extension Agent for Southwest Michigan, 1977 – 2006
  • County Extension Director in Ottawa County, 1993 – 2006

Education

  • B.S. City College of New York
  • M.S. Texas A&M University

 


Chuck Pistis

Chuck Pistis
State Coordinator
Management Team Member
Grand Rapids: (616) 458-6805
Fax: (616) 458-6665
East Lansing: (517) 353-5508
Fax: (517) 353-6496
pistis@msu.edu

MSU West
940 Monroe N.W., Suite 140
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1457

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