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Funded through NOAA, the University of Illinois and Purdue University, IISG brings together scientists, researchers, and educators.

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant welcomes and encourages posts from friends, followers, and other organizations who share our love of and interest in the Great Lakes. If you have questions related to research, education, outreach, or other Lake Michigan issues, please feel free to post them here or contact us via our website. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant reserves the right to remove posts that are deemed to be offensive, insulting, or inappropriate, as well as the right to remove any posts that are strictly commercial or promotional in nature.

10/15/2026

Check out our Trash Trunk and Trash Tote loanable kits!

💼Trash Trunk: Best for structured classroom units (includes a comprehensive educator's guide)

🎒Trash Tote: Perfect for quick outreach events and beach cleanups

Find out more about how to get your hands on these kits: https://iiseagrant.org/education/loanable-kits/

Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Illinois Extension
National Sea Grant College Program
Environmental Education Association of Indiana - EEAI
Environmental Education Association of Illinois
NOAA Marine Debris

10/10/2026

Carolyn Foley, a long-time member of the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources staff, passed away on April 22, 2026.

Over nearly two decades, she led IISG's competitive research program, helped build our buoy program, co-hosted our podcast, developed the Sea Grant Scholars program, and mentored countless students and colleagues along the way. But more than any of that, Carolyn was someone who genuinely cared about the people around her and made them better for knowing her.

"Being around Carolyn made you strive to be a better person," said FNR department head Tomas Höök.

In her memory, FNR and IISG along with her family have established the Carolyn Foley Great Lakes Research Award for undergraduate researchers. We hope you will consider contributing.

Read her full story and donate to the award: https://iiseagrant.org/fnr-remembers-carolyn-foley-names-great-lakes-research-award/

National Sea Grant College Program

10/06/2026

What do glaciers, erosion, and shifting shorelines have in common?

They helped create the Great Lakes we know today and continue to shape the landscape around us. Engage students in exploring the powerful natural forces that formed our freshwater seas.

Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy Principle #2: 🔗 https://cgll.org/principle/principle-2/

09/30/2026

Our latest newsletter is here!

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09/25/2026

Interested in what people are saying about Midwest fish, and how aquaculture producers can use those conversations to reach their customers?

Our new publication, Catch a Following: Messaging Strategies for US Midwest-Produced Fishes, turns social media sentiment research into practical messaging strategies for producers, marketers, and others working with bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and rainbow trout.

Dive into the research and learn how online conversations can help inform the way you talk about Midwest-produced fish: https://iiseagrant.org/publications/catch-a-following/

National Sea Grant College Program

09/24/2026

Before they could teach their students about watersheds and the Great Lakes, these educators became students themselves.

On July 31 and August 1, more than a dozen educators gathered at the Dunes Learning Center in Chesterton, Indiana, for Earth Systems: A Great Lakes Perspective, a two-day Project WET professional learning workshop hosted in partnership with the Dunes Learning Center, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, and IISG.

Over two days, participants worked through 15 hands-on water activities, built Great Lakes basins out of Play-Doh, simulated water movement through a watershed, explored Indiana Dunes National Park, and spent time at the shore of Lake Michigan, some for the very first time.

They also had time to talk with one another, share what works in their classrooms, and build the kind of connections that last well beyond a workshop.

Read more about the experience at the link in the comments.

National Sea Grant College Program
University of Illinois Extension
Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources

09/23/2026

there are over 100 drowned river-mouth estuaries in the Great Lakes basin? Discover activities, lessons, and resources from to help learners wade into these unique ecosystems during and beyond.

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NOAA Education
Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Illinois Extension
National Sea Grant College Program

09/15/2026

Trivia: True or False: Everyone lives in a watershed. The answer is in the chat.

Help the youth you work with develop a better understanding of watersheds by borrowing the Watershed Game. The game uses collaboration, cooperative decision-making, and leadership skills, along with science and math, to address watershed challenges.

Learn more about our loanable kits at the link in the comments.

09/09/2026

Did you know a drop of water from Lake Superior can eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean?

Help students discover how the Great Lakes are connected to each other, their watersheds, and the global ocean system. These connections make the Great Lakes part of a much bigger story about water on Earth.

Explore Great Lakes Literacy Principle #1 and find resources for your classroom at the link in the comments.

Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources
University of Illinois Extension
NOAA Education
National Marine Educators Association

09/04/2026

Curious about a career in natural resources or environmental science?
Hear directly from five professionals working across the Great Lakes region as they share what they do, how they got there, and the advice they have for students and early-career professionals.
In this recorded Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant career panel, you'll hear from experts in:�🌿 National parks�🌊 Great Lakes stewardship�🎣 Urban fisheries�🧪 Aquatic ecology�🌎 Environmental management

Whether you're exploring career paths or just love learning about Great Lakes careers, this conversation is full of practical insights and inspiration.

Watch the full webinar at the link in the comments.

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