Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
@ilinseagrant.bsky.social
Research • Education • Outreach | We help southern Lake Michigan communities foster a healthy environment & economy.
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This fall, our team took advantage of several opportunities to showcase our engaging educational programs at outreach events.
One highlight included the Great Plankton Race, where participants built plankton models and tested various adaptations that help this vital part of the food web survive.
One highlight included the Great Plankton Race, where participants built plankton models and tested various adaptations that help this vital part of the food web survive.
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This fall, our team took advantage of several opportunities to showcase our engaging educational programs at outreach events.
One highlight included the Great Plankton Race, where participants built plankton models and tested various adaptations that help this vital part of the food web survive.
One highlight included the Great Plankton Race, where participants built plankton models and tested various adaptations that help this vital part of the food web survive.
Tomorrow is the last day to register for our in-person seminar!
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_...
Learn more and register: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Tomorrow is the last day to register for our in-person seminar!
The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available! This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns.
Dive in! iiseagrant.org/the-helm-mag...
Dive in! iiseagrant.org/the-helm-mag...
The Helm magazine features teachers and scientists setting sail on Lake Michigan - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ong...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available! This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns.
Dive in! iiseagrant.org/the-helm-mag...
Dive in! iiseagrant.org/the-helm-mag...
This Halloween, we’re diving into the eerie depths of the Great Lakes who each have their own spooky story, like Lake Superior hides ghost ships beneath its icy waves...
Never fear, we have resources to help you make these fascinating topics less frightening at iiseagrant.org/education.
Never fear, we have resources to help you make these fascinating topics less frightening at iiseagrant.org/education.
October 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This Halloween, we’re diving into the eerie depths of the Great Lakes who each have their own spooky story, like Lake Superior hides ghost ships beneath its icy waves...
Never fear, we have resources to help you make these fascinating topics less frightening at iiseagrant.org/education.
Never fear, we have resources to help you make these fascinating topics less frightening at iiseagrant.org/education.
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_...
Learn more and register: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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_...
Learn more and register: purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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...
📅 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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October 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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...
📅 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...
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...
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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October 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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...
Register today to receive event updates: www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
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...
📖 Learn more: barbrosenstock.com/books/the-gr...
October 1, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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...
📖 Learn more: barbrosenstock.com/books/the-gr...
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...
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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September 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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...
Read more: cgll.org/resource/edu...
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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September 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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...
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...
Register here 👉 illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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...
Register here 👉 illinois.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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🚤 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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August 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🚤 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
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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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August 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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.
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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August 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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?...
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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August 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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...
Who: 9-12th grade educators with a freshwater aquarium in their classroom
Interested? Contact Amy Shambach ([email protected]) or Julie Fiorito ([email protected]).
Interested? Contact Amy Shambach ([email protected]) or Julie Fiorito ([email protected]).
July 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Who: 9-12th grade educators with a freshwater aquarium in their classroom
Interested? Contact Amy Shambach ([email protected]) or Julie Fiorito ([email protected]).
Interested? Contact Amy Shambach ([email protected]) or Julie Fiorito ([email protected]).
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.
July 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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.
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
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
June 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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
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
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!
June 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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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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
#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
June 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
#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
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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 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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June 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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 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?...
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.
Learn more and apply at the link in bio.
June 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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.
Learn more and apply at the link in bio.
Today is the final day to submit proposals!
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
Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.
#linkinbio
June 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today is the final day to submit proposals!
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.
Register at the link in bio.
May 23, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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.
Register at the link in bio.
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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
Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.
#linkinbio
April 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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
Deadline to propose a session: June 16, 2025.
#linkinbio