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Great Lakes Commission Awards Grants to Conduct Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach to Boaters this Summer
The Great Lakes Commission awards more than $65,000 in grants to Tribes and local organizations in the Great Lakes region to conduct outreach to boaters this summer as part of the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz.
July 1, 2022
NOAA Announces Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training 2023 Funding Opportunity
The NOAA Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training 2023 Federal Funding Opportunity is now open. This competitive grant program supports environmental and place-based educational programs in the Great Lakes watershed. The deadline for applications is September 20, 2022.
July 1, 2022
USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services and partners work to protect two state endangered turtle species in the Great Lakes region.
USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services collaborates with natural resources managers to address predation on Blanding’s and spotted turtles, both vulnerable Great Lakes reptiles requiring special conservation attention.
June 24, 2022
Great Lakes Coastal Assembly launches website
The Great Lakes Coastal Assembly is pleased to share their new website where you can find information about their work and the upcoming Great Lakes Coastal Symposium.
June 23, 2022
Johnson Creek and Tamarack Creek Restoration in Rouge River Area of Concern
Award-winning Johnson Creek and Tamarack Creek restoration projects are creating wetlands and restoring tributary habitat in the Rouge River Area of Concern.
June 16, 2022
EPA, Partners Celebrate Completion of Restoration Work in Muskegon Lake Area of Concern in Michigan
EPA Regional Administrator and Great Lakes National Program Manager Debra Shore joined Carrie Robinson, director of the NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation; Liesl Clark, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; Mayor Ken Johnson and community leaders at an event to celebrate the completion of cleanup, remediation and restoration work at the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern.
June 15, 2022
Natural Resources Conservation Service contribution agreement benefits urban farmers, entire watersheds
Small and urban farmers throughout the Western Lake Erie Basin gain access to free soil testing, trainings, technical assistance, and more through a contribution agreement between USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District.
June 2, 2022
University of Wisconsin Division of Extension releases Lower Fox Demonstration Farm Network Impact Evaluation Report
The University of Wisconsin Division of Extension has released the Lower Fox Demonstration Farms Network (Fox Demo Farms) Impact Evaluation Report. The report details how Fox Demo Farms have impacted the Lower Fox River watershed and highlights transferable findings that can be used in other watersheds throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
June 1, 2022
Great Lakes Commission releases new video highlighting shoreline naturalization on Lake St. Clair
The Great Lakes Commission has released a video that highlights restoration work along Lake St. Clair in Michigan.
June 1, 2022
Cooperative Weed Management Defends Biological Diversity in the Oak Openings Region
Oak Openings Cooperative Weed Management Area partners assess invasive plants throughout the Oak Openings region and create best management practices to fight them.
May 6, 2022