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New stories most months from the MNSG director, extension educators, and communication staff. 

This month’s extension column is by Minnesota Sea Grant (MNSG) undergraduate intern Megan Gilles who writes about a MNSG environmental literacy project designed to teach youth about nature and science in an outdoor setting. 

Our August 2022 Extension Column highlights MNSG's Egg-to-Market Yellow Perch project. Above, two Yellow Perch that are less than 2 inches total length, both appearing to wonder who that good-looking fish is in the reflection.

Image credit: Kieran Smith/MNSG

Our three-part March Extension Column highlights Minnesota Sea Grant's annual fisheries and aquaculture student award, project presentations and updates.

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Plate ice, cracked ice, and refrozen plate ice on a Minnesota lake. Image credit: John A. Downing.

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Lake Superior water levels came down over the summer of 2021; a welcome sign for many coastal property owners.

Image credit: M. Thoms

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