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Sea Grant staffer appointed to Wisconsin Council on Tourism Wisconsin Sea Grant's Natalie Chin was recently appointed by Governor Tony Evers to the Wisconsin Council on Tourism.

Sea Grant wins communications awards Sea Grant won two communications awards in an international competition sponsored by Apex. Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the…

“A River of Poems” Book Spans the World Poets from around the world responded to our call for river poems for our River Talks speaker series. We compiled their chosen submissions into a booklet that is available for free download.

Four Wisconsin finalists among those chosen for the 2022 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program The latest class of finalists for the prestigious program includes four from Wisconsin: Becky Curtis, Elizabeth McNamee, Samm Newton and Theresa Vander Woude.

New marine sanctuary adds protections for historic Lake Michigan shipwrecks In late June, NOAA designated the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary in the fresh, cold waters of Lake Michigan.

Sea Grant Advisory Council member to deliver Capitol Hill briefing Deb DeLuca, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, is part of a panel that will deliver a virtual Capitol Hill briefing.

New aquaculture paper produced; will be first in a series Dr. Ryan Newton's paper describes the importance of microorganisms in freshwater aquaponics.

Beach Ambassadors fill vital role on Milwaukee beach This summer on Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, swimmers might notice people in light blue T-shirts pushing an ice cream cart across the sand. Instead of frozen treats, the cart contains brochures and other information that beachgoers need to keep safe.

Real-time wave information expands for paddlers and boaters in the Apostle Islands Before venturing onto Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, paddlers and boaters should check WISC-Watch, which stands for Water Information for a Safe Coast Watch.

If you see bright yellow-green water off Park Point this summer, it’s OK Local water researchers studying dangerous currents want the public to know they’ll be active on the Lake Superior beaches of Park Point this summer.

Sea Grant wins communications awards Sea Grant won two communications awards in an international competition sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, an association that shares strategies…

“Fish to Fork” event provides tips for grilling Great Lakes fish and seafood At noon on June 23, an online event will help fish and seafood lovers learn how to prepare appealing meals on the grill.

Keillor Fellow will enhance flood resilience in Wisconsin communities Jackson Parr will work with approximately 30 communities to help them assess their resilience to flooding hazards and take steps to safeguard their residents.

Meet the summer 2021 interns Three undergraduates and two recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees were selected through a competitive process that drew interest from students across the nation for a…

Wisconsin Sea Grant and Covid-19 While COVID-19 has disrupted our face-to-face operations, Sea Grant staff are working remotely and remain ready to serve the public through email and the phone.