Michigan Sea Grant News http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/ Michigan Sea Grant promotes greater knowledge of the Great Lakes through education, research and outreach. Education Great Lakes en Copyright 2008 msgpubs@umich.edu (Michigan Sea Grant) msgweb@umich.edu Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:23:47 GMT Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:23:47 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Great Lakes Fishery Workshops Planned Across the State Wondering what the catch will be like this year? Curious about Cormorant control? Find some answers at this year’s Great Lakes fishery workshops. While the workshops are hosted annually, content is updated each year to reflect the current tide of fisheries in the Great Lakes. The workshops – perfect opportunities to network – provide information for the general public, anglers, charter captains and natural resources professionals. New this year is an additional workshop focused on the Straits area in Northeast Michigan. Wondering what the catch will be like this year? Curious about Cormorant control? Find some answers at this year’s Great Lakes fishery workshops. While the workshops are hosted annually, content is updated each year to reflect the current tide of fisheries in the Great Lakes. The workshops – perfect opportunities to network – provide information for the general public, anglers, charter captains and natural resources professionals. New this year is an additional workshop focused on the Straits area in Northeast Michigan. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/fisheries/fishery-workshop.html Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:23:12 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1237303427495:4423877579850115:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss New Report Highlights Climate Change Adaptation in Great Lakes Region Rising air and water temperatures, decreasing ice cover, and shorter winters are some of the ecosystem trends predicted to continue in the Great Lakes region as a result of climate change. Preparing for Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region synthesizes the views of the region’s most influential organizations as they consider the policy adaptations that will be needed in the coming years to address climate change impacts. Rising air and water temperatures, decreasing ice cover, and shorter winters are some of the ecosystem trends predicted to continue in the Great Lakes region as a result of climate change. Preparing for Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region synthesizes the views of the region’s most influential organizations as they consider the policy adaptations that will be needed in the coming years to address climate change impacts. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/08-climate-change.html Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:51:40 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1236955947412:9307853620326542:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss 4-H National Headquarters and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services present Award On March 18, 2009, officials from CSREES and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) present the 2009 "Connecting Youth with Nature through Natural Resources Conservation Education Award" to the 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp at Michigan State University. Read full story On March 18, 2009, officials from CSREES and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) present the 2009 "Connecting Youth with Nature through Natural Resources Conservation Education Award" to the 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp at Michigan State University. Read full story http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/07-4H-award.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:38:41 GMT 4H manual:1236346773900:5785172797655482:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss U-M fisheries biologist Jim Diana named new Michigan Sea Grant director Ann Arbor, Mich. — University of Michigan fisheries biologist Jim Diana has been named the new director of the Michigan Sea Grant College Program, a joint program of U-M and Michigan State University. The appointment is effective March 1. Ann Arbor, Mich. — University of Michigan fisheries biologist Jim Diana has been named the new director of the Michigan Sea Grant College Program, a joint program of U-M and Michigan State University. The appointment is effective March 1. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/06-jim-diana-new-director.html Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:56:13 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1235415385109:6537066574055327:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss Michigan Working Waterfront Conference comes to Lansing, March 17-18 Michigan Working Waterfronts needs your input. Come and discuss jobs, economy, natural resources, visual and recreational access to public waters, tax policy, transportation and other topics at the Michigan Working Waterfront conference scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing. Michigan Working Waterfronts needs your input. Come and discuss jobs, economy, natural resources, visual and recreational access to public waters, tax policy, transportation and other topics at the Michigan Working Waterfront conference scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17 and 18 at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/05-working-waterfront-workshop.html Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:22:12 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1234362213147:6168493163262886:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss Aquaculture and the Michigan Economy The Michigan Aquaculture Association will host its annual meeting February 24-25 on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus in an effort to bring different perspectives to the table. The focus will be on how aquaculture will fit into the Michigan economy in the years to come. The public is invited to attend. The Michigan Aquaculture Association will host its annual meeting February 24-25 on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus in an effort to bring different perspectives to the table. The focus will be on how aquaculture will fit into the Michigan economy in the years to come. The public is invited to attend. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/04-aquaculture-in-new-michigan-economy.html Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:55:21 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1233860175128:7574285629084282:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss Bookstore Sale: It’s a poster bonanza at the Michigan Sea Grant Bookstore! Our crowded cabinets are your good fortune. Check out the Michigan Sea Grant poster sale running until March 31. Our crowded cabinets are your good fortune. Check out the Michigan Sea Grant poster sale running until March 31. http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2009/03-bookstore-sale.html Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:37:53 GMT Michigan Sea Grant manual:1207944520032:6883430311492391:http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/news/2008/new-news-for-2008.rss