News & Events
Newsletter Headlines
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Plastic Debris and Whale Burps- Curio-cabinet oddities remind us to pick up our trash.
Lake Superior's Chemical Imbalance? Element Cycles and Ultra-oligotrophy- Learn about Lake Superior's unusual nitrate trend and why this ultra-cold Great Lake might not be ultra-oligotrophic.
A New Chapter for a Seaside City- A new Unified Development Chapter shows that The City of Duluth, Minnesota, is serious about stormwater management.
Winner! A Salute to Lake Superior's Sustainable Fisheries Pro-Chef Cook-Off- Try Chef Ron Bohnert's gold-medal recipe, Lake Superior Bluefin Herring.
'Fish Fling' Afterglow- The results of A Salute to Lake Superior's Sustainable Fisheries indicate the event was exceptional.
The Art of Cooking Fish- A show-stopping photograph illustrates the why cooking is called "the culinary arts" and leads to recipes for Lake Superior fish.
2012 Brings Federal Ballast Water Regulations- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency took a much-anticipated step toward setting a national standard for the number of organisms allowable in ballast water discharge.
Teaching with Technology in the St. Louis River Estuary- Students and teachers explore the St. Louis River on foot and by iPhone.
Bow Watch: Losing Sleep- Find out why Minnesota Sea Grant's director is tossing and turning at night.
Knauss Fellows: Minnesota Sends Two to D.C.- Leah Sharpe and Brooke White are learning about marine policy through yearlong fellowships in Washington, D.C.
New Staff- Climate Change Extension Educator joins staff.
Products and Publications- The list is pretty fishy! New publications in print and online involve sturgeon in the St. Louis River, Lake Superior ciscoes, and three journal reprints concerning fish.
Did Ja Know?- Lake Superior's ice coverage declined by 79% over the last 39 years.
Upcoming Events
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- St. Louis River Quest
- May 14-17, 2012
- Duluth, MN
- Rain Barrel and Composter Sale
- May 19, 2012
- Duluth, MN
- 2012 Land Grant and Sea Grant National Water Conference
- May 20-24, 2012
- Portland, OR
- Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals Conference
- May 20-23, 2012
- Hendersonville, NC
News Releases
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- Bargain Prices on Rain Barrels and Compost Bins
- May 16, 2012
- Minnesota Sea Grant Funds New Research Projects
- April 24, 2012
- Educator Opportunity to Take Place on Lake Huron
- April 4, 2012
- Participate in the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conference
- April 3, 2012
- Minnesota's Doug Jensen Honored by National Invasive Species Council
- March 6, 2012
- New Climate Preparedness Support for Lake Superior Communities
- February 2, 2012
- Job Announcement: Climate Change Extension Educator
- December 8, 2011
- Award-Winning Recipes Showcase Lake Superior Fish
- November 22, 2011
- Winners Announced: Professional Chefs Impress Judges with Lake Herring
- November 4, 2011
- U of M To Host Sustainable Fisheries Cooking Competition
- October 25, 2011
- 10 Chefs, 1 Fish
- October 13, 2011
- Top Chefs to Salute Lake Superior Fish
- September 20, 2011
- EPA Awards $400,000 to University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program
- September 2, 2011




