Great Lakes anglers have new resource for identifying salmon and trout species
A new guide helps anglers identify salmon and trout species of the Great Lakes, which can often look quite similar.
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Dangerous currents workshop scheduled for Ashland
People concerned about dangerous currents along the South Shore of Lake Superior are invited to a free workshop on the topic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute, Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Clean Boats, Clean Waters program builds on prior success to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Thanks to effective programs designed to combat the spread of AIS, the rate of new invasions is not increasing and boater surveys show that boaters take prevention actions at a high rate.
Former Knauss Fellow named a policy director at leading sportfishing association
Danielle Cloutier, Wisconsin Sea Grant’s 2017 Knauss Marine Policy Fellow, has taken a new position with the American Sportfishing Association.
Newton Creek contamination is topic of next River Talk
The River Talk series wraps up for the season at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, at the Lake Superior Estuarium (3 Marina Drive, Superior, Wis.). Lorena Rios Mendoza with University of Wisconsin-Superior will present, “Newton Creek: Is there contamination after an explosion?”
Listen to the People of the Sturgeon
Perhaps you’ve read the book, “People of the Sturgeon: Wisconsin’s Love Affair with an Ancient Fish.” Now you can listen to audio of the people who made the book possible.
Free resources for May 4 fishing opener
As anglers are readying gear for the opening of the 2019 fishing season on May 4, they can add a free guide and downloadable app to their lures, lines and bobbers. Wisconsin Sea Grant offers a downloadable four-page guide on selecting lure colors to increase the odds of reeling in a catch. The resource, Read more about Free resources for May 4 fishing opener[…]
Wisconsin Aquaculture Conference connects producers, researchers and others to enhance the industry
The annual conference, held Feb. 15-16 in Eau Claire, brought together current aquaculture producers both large and small, those looking to enter the field, journalists, researchers and others interested in maintaining a healthy industry.
Milwaukee and Chicago forecasters have a new tool to monitor potential flash flooding
Flash flooding can happen quickly, posing a threat to life and property. But, if weather predictions can pinpoint locations at higher risk, emergency managers and residents may be more prepared to heed flash flood warnings.
Vintage science demonstrates research impacts
1988 was a very good year for Wisconsin Sea Grant-funded research papers. Project Assistant Molly Daniels surveyed 48 years’ worth of peer-reviewed journals – going back to 1970 – and identified 1988 as having the greatest number of citations: 1,857. The popularity of one particular paper accounts for most of 1988’s good vintage. That was Read more about Vintage science demonstrates research impacts[…]