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  We serve Minnesotans who need water science. We provide accessible research data to industry leaders, policymakers, educators, community organizations, municipal governments, university stakeholders, and Minnesotans of all ages. If the needed science doesn't exist, we seek to fund it and work to ensure it gets to those in need.”

JOHN DOWNING, DIRECTOR, MINNESOTA SEA GRANT

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Practical Water Wisdom: Native Mussels

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HazMaTON Webinar: Lake Champlain Environmental Sensitivity Index Mapping

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MN Stormwater Seminar: Applying the Best Management Performance Index



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National program will bring aquaculture extension professionals to Minnesota and Texas

Minnesota Sea Grant and Texas Sea Grant have announced the 2027 Sea Grant Aquaculture Leadership Academy, a national professional development program for early- and mid-career aquaculture extension professionals. The academy will include virtual training and in-person sessions in Minnesota and Texas focused on freshwater and marine aquaculture systems.



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