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06/27/22

Let there be cake! Sea Grant celebrates 50 years at River Talks

The final River Talk for the 2021-22 season was held in May. Sea Grant Director Jim Hurley presented, “Sea Grant at 50: Looking Back, Moving Forward,” examining the formation of this science-based organization devoted to sustainable use and protection of Great Lakes resources.

01/14/19

The birth of Wisconsin Sea Grant

Fifty years ago in 1968, the Wisconsin Sea Grant Program was funded for formation at the University of Wisconsin. We didn’t actually start providing grant money for research projects for a few years. Because that’s one of our main purposes, we’ve chosen to wait a few more years before we start any 50th anniversary hoopla. Read more about The birth of Wisconsin Sea Grant[…]

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