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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · 1d

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_...

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · 2d

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...

Students Ask Scientists November 6, 2025 | Wisconsin Sea Grant

Should I Stay, or Should I Go: Tracking partial migration frequency of yellow perch (Perca flavscens) Studying fish comes with many challenges, and one of the biggest is that they are constantly on th...

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · 7d

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...

Illinois Beach State Park - Fall Nature Fest

Experience the sights, sounds and colors of the season during a free and family-friendly celebration of Illinois' natural heritage!

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · 28d

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...

Educators Dive into Earth’s Water Systems at Indiana Dunes - Center For Great Lakes Literacy

Discover how 20 educators learned about role of water in Earth’s system.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

Tomas Höök Reflects on Sea Grant Leadership and Next Role

Tomas Höök reflects on his Sea Grant leadership as he steps into a new role at Purdue’s Forestry and Natural Resources Department.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Sep 11

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...

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Prairie Research Institute @prairieresearch.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚤 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

Grant supports educational resources for Chicago area boaters, harbormasters, shoreline property owners

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · Aug 31

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.

Grand Calumet River cleanup efforts making headway, but more work is needed

The pollutants that were pumped into the river, unregulated for decades, pose the biggest threat to its ecosystem.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Aug 29

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?...

How Can I Find Great Lakes Seafood (March 2024)

YouTube video by New York Sea Grant

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Aug 25

Fill your bait bucket with the Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder! And when the day’s done, don’t dump unused bait—it can harm our lakes and spread invasive species. Be a Hero, Transport Zero: Don’t Dump Bait. Remove it. Dispose of it. Drain it. Never release it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVGC...

Fill your bait bucket with Great Lakes Fresh Fish Finder

YouTube video by Michigan Sea Grant

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jul 30

Who: 9-12th grade educators with a freshwater aquarium in their classroom

Interested? Contact Amy Shambach ([email protected]) or Julie Fiorito ([email protected]).

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jul 2

Stay safe and have fun this Fourth of July with these 5 water safety tips! Click the link in our bio to learn more ways to enjoy our Lake Michigan beaches with keeping yourself and others safe.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jun 30

Educators—Explore Restoration in Action!
Join us Thursday, July 31 at Purdue Northwest (Hammond, IN) for a FREE full-day workshop
🚍 Tour restored sites
🧠 Engage with VR curriculum
📚 Earn 6 PD hours
🥐 Breakfast & lunch included
🔗 Register at the link in bio

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jun 27

Big news from Illinois‑Indiana Sea Grant! We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Stuart Carlton, our Assistant Director since 2018, will step into the Director role on July 14, 2025. Join us in congratulating Stuart, and read on at the link in bio to find out more about the transition!

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Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) @mnseagrant.bsky.social · Jun 13

Only 11 spots left! 🎣

#Science educators: Join #Purdue Extension, @ilinseagrant.bsky.social, & @miseagrant.bsky.social June 26–27 for a FREE #Aquaculture Teacher Workshop! 🧪🍎

💰 $250 stipend
🔧 Build an #aquaponics system to take home!

🔗 z.umn.edu/glac_aq-teac...
#EduSky

Don Schreiner cleans a fish tank on the left side of the image, and Swiss chard plants are seen growing in substrate on the right side of the image. Credit: M. Thoms/MNSG.

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jahred @jahredwithanh.bsky.social · Jun 16

Was so happy to speak with the @ilinseagrant.bsky.social and the Sea Grant community last month!

🚰 Disparities in Contamination by PFAS in US Community Water Systems

Top line: EJ research & action will continue even as federal momentum shifts to oppose it!

youtu.be/m6GJWwxNNvE?...

Disparities in PFAS Contamination in U.S. Water Systems – Dr. Jahred Liddie (Sea Grant Webinar)

YouTube video by Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

IISG is hiring a part-time pollution prevention outreach assistant. IISG’s pollution prevention team addresses water quality issues affecting the Great Lakes coasts and the inland waters of Illinois and Indiana.

Learn more and apply at the link in bio.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today is the final day to submit proposals!

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are excited to offer the opportunity to propose a speaker or panel session during the 2026 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference April 28-29 which featured the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies, and outreach.

Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.

#linkinbio

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · May 23

Join the Invasive Crayfish Collaborative for an exciting webinar featuring educator and author Rick Reynolds. Rick will demonstrate how to engage grade 2-12 students using the newly developed science curriculum "Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems".

Register at the link in bio.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are excited to offer the opportunity to propose a speaker or panel session during the 2026 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference April 28-29 which featured the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies, and outreach.

Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.

#linkinbio

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · May 6

Congress is finalizing the FY26 budget, & federal funding for Sea Grant programs across the country—including Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant—is uncertain.

Add your name to our sign-on letter urging Congress to support continuation of programs benefiting the Great Lakes

Scan the QR code to take action.

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Apr 26

Out with the old. A newly updated UnwantedMeds.org is here to make safe disposal of old medications easier than ever.

Read more at the link in bio.

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are excited to offer the opportunity to propose a speaker or panel session during the 2026 Emerging Contaminants in the Environment Conference April 28-29 which featured the latest in emerging contaminant research, policies, and outreach.

Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.

#linkinbio

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Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant @ilinseagrant.bsky.social · Apr 16

Join the ICC for an exciting webinar featuring Purdue’s master's student Izzy Paulsen. Izzy will share her mixed method study exploring how & why teachers use live crayfish & their interest in outreach. Register at the link in bio.

Crayfish in the Classroom: Learning Without Invading with Izzy Paulsen, Purdue University. Thursday, April 17 11-12pm CT

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