http://www.seagrant.umn.edu en-us smoen@umn.edu (Sharon Moen) MN Sea Grant Upcoming Events http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/01 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/01 12/1/09: Doug Jensen, aquatic invasive species program coordinator, will share his experience and knowledge about the threats of aquatic invasive species in Minnesota. Come learn about zebra mussels—their myths and realities. Can boat wash stations work? He will share his perspectives on those and how you can help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/20 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/20 11/20/09: Medications can ONLY be accepted at the WLSSD Household Hazardous Waste Facility during special one-day collection events due to U.S. drug laws. November 20th is one of those days! Residents may bring in their own unwanted or expired medication or unwanted medication from family members. Leave medication in original container. Do not cover medication information. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/11 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/11 11/11/09: Interested in accessing the power and potential of Great Lakes data? Sea Grant is offering three training sessions regarding the Great Lakes Observing System to people managing, protecting, and educating others about the Great Lakes. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/10 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/12/10 12/10-12/11/09: Since 1991, the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species has worked to prevent and control the occurrence of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/05 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/05 11/5/09: This one-day workshop provides applicator compliance information, updates on environmental fate and effects of pesticides, personal protective equipment, water and surface water pesticide sampling programs, strategies for addressing invasive species, recertification for aquatics controls, and aquatic invasive plant control. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/06 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/11/06 11/6-11/7/09: Gales of November, open to the public, was started 22 years ago by diver Elmer Engman to give local divers a chance to share recent diving adventures. It has evolved into an event that brings the Lake Superior community together to learn about underwater exploration, lighthouses, history, diving technology, shipwrecks and more. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.lsmma.com/gales. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/30 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/30 10/16/09: This workshop will train educators to fully utilize the capacity of the 3 models of the Watershed Game: stream/watershed, the lake model, and a river model (focusing on larger river areas). The Watershed Game is an interactive tool developed to help individuals understand the impact that land use decisions have on water and natural resources, build their awareness of best management practices (BMPs), and become more familiar with methods to achieve clean water. The Northland NEMO Program created the Watershed Game through a collaborative partnership and education initiative. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/15 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/15 10/16/09: The University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program, the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Duluth's Omnimax Theatre invite the public to celebrate World Maritime Day with them on October 16. A special screening of the IMAX movie Mysteries of the Great Lakes will start at 5 PM at the Omnimax Theatre in Duluth. Free tickets to the screenings will be given away to the first 125 people who respond online to the question: How do you think a changing climate will impact the Great Lakes? Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/16 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/10/16 10/16/09: This is the U.S.'s year to showcase World Maritime Day in an event paralleling the International Maritime Organization's celebration at its London headquarters. World Maritime Day focuses attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. The theme this year is "Climate Change: A Challenge for IMO too!" Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/10 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/10 9/10-9/12/09: At the Healing Our Waters Coalition Great Lakes Restoration Conference in Duluth, Coalition members and partners will explore a new and exciting approach for the HOW restoration campaign. With recent success in generating significant new federal funding for restoration throughout the region, the Coalition is now turning its attention to engaging in the implementation process to help ensure that funds are spent to maximize benefits the Lakes and to the millions of people that depend upon them for jobs and way of life. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:03:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/24 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/24 9/24-9/25/09: The goal of the Land Conservation & Clean Water Summit 2009 is to help communities and natural resource professionals better manage our land and water resources and maximize new funding and technical opportunities. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:02:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/27 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/09/27 9/27/09: Sea Grant is one of the sponsors of Great Minnesota Beach Sweep 2009. The beach sweep involves thousands of volunteers across Minnesota who will collect manmade debris from beaches, riverbanks, and streams in late September. This community event not only keeps our waters clean for the environment, it also aids in our economy through the fishing and recreation industry. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:01:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/06/25 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/06/25 6/25-6/26/09: The spring meeting of the Great Lakes Panel will be held in Grand Island, New York. Since 1991, the Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species has worked to prevent and control the occurrence of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:01:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/20 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/20 7/19/09: Lake Superior Day is held annually the third Sunday in July to encourage people to take action to help protect or restore one of the world's largest freshwater lakes. Events are held in communities across the Lake Superior Basin including Canal Park in Duluth. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:01:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/11 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/07/11 7/11/09: Kids Fishing Day is an annual event to promote fishing appreciation. Come have fun time visiting, get information about fishing, fishing products, and aquatic hitchhikers, and receive a goodie bag. The event takes place in MN, WI, and ND. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/11 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/11 6/09-7/09: Registration is open for the 2009 University of Wisconsin Extension – Minnesota Sea Grant boat trips aboard a Lake Superior research vessel. For only $20 (discount of $10 for groups of 4 or more), participants will experience aquatic science, discuss land use challenges, and enjoy a three-hour excursion on one of the world's largest lakes. Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/16 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/16 6/4/09: Rip currents, how hypothermia and cold water can affect rescues, and public education will be discussed at the Great Lakes Rip Current Conference sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant and the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Duluth. Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/28 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/28 5/3/09: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is staging a re-enactment to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the modern St. Lawrence Seaway, which allowed the British-flagged Ramon de Larrinaga to arrive in the Twin Ports on May 3,1959. Fifty years later, almost to the minute, the 86-ft. tug Edward H. carrying the banner "Ramon de Larrinaga" will cruise under the Aerial Lift Bridge. Join the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth's Canal Park at 1:00 p.m. on May 3, 2009 to enjoy the re-enactment. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/07 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/07 4/7/09: This one-day workshop provides applicator compliance information, updates on environmental fate and effects of pesticides, personal protective equipment, strategies for addressing invasive species, recertification for aquatics controls, and aquatic invasive plant control. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/07 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/05/07 5/7-5/8/09: The Lakes and Rivers Conference 2009 will feature a program of workshops, exhibits, networking events, and field trips. This conference is open to lake, river, and cabin home owners, agency, academia, NGOs, educators, and other stakeholders. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/03/12 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/03/12 3/12-3/15/09: Enjoy four days of outdoor fun and once-a-year deals. The event features the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch show personalities, contests and give aways, a rattlesnake round up, and tips for green boating. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CDT http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/19 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/19 4/19-4/23/09: This international conference on aquatic invasive species is widely considered the most comprehensive international forum on research, management and policy, ballast water and other shipping-related issues, and public education and outreach on aquatic invasive species. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/03 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/04/03 4/3-4/5/09: The 5th Annual Lake Home and Cabin Show is a celebration of everything about a dream lake home. The show features specialty furniture, furnishings, and products, real estate, builders, properties and finance, outdoor equipment, landscaping and lakeshore products, and educational workshops. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.shamrockprod.com/duluth-boat-sports-travel-show.php http://www.shamrockprod.com/duluth-boat-sports-travel-show.php 2/18-2/22/09, 2009 marks its 43rd year of continual operation in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and carries a ranking of number 2 in the state for qualified consumers attending, based on the most current information. The Duluth Boat, Sport, and Travel Show is a very strong consumer based Sport Show with good representation of tackle, resorts, marine and RV. Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/02/07 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/02/07 2/7/09, The 17th Annual Living Green Conference features many education workshops, plus kids programs, and education displays. The keynote address will be by nationally acclaimed media activist Nancy Doyle Brown, entitled, "The New Face of the American Media." This conference is open to the public. Tickets are $10 at the door. Get $1 off with a food shelf donation. Stop by and see us at the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers booth. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:02:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/30 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/30 1/5/09, This meeting will be about the "Economic and Environmental Impacts of the Shipping Industry and Global Climate Change on Lake Superior." This meeting is free and open to the public without the need to pre-register. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:01:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/22 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2009/01/22 1/28/09, The purpose of this meeting will be to discuss the Minnesota Invasive Species Conference 2008 (held in October), and begin planning the next conference, and other projects. This meeting is free and open to the public. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/12/04 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/12/04 12/11 & 12/12/08, Faculty, staff and students are invited to meet with Steve Bortone, Director of Minnesota Sea Grant, to discuss Sea Grant's upcoming Request for Proposals and announcements for Sea Grant intern fellowships (or any other items of interest). There have been several changes that affect the research theme areas, orientation, and emphasis owing to changes in both the National Sea Grant and Minnesota Sea Grant Strategic Plans. Dr. Bortone will be available to discuss these changes as well as any other issues of interest concerning Sea Grant. View original post for times and locations. Thu, 4 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/09/12 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/09/12 UPDATED: 6/21-6/24/10, Minneapolis, MN: Controlling invasive fish with genetically manipulated organisms promises to be more effective and targeted than current control methods. This symposium will address the potential of genetic biocontrol and the risks associated with it in its use against invasive finfish. Tue, 2 Dec 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/10/21 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/10/21 11/5-11/7/08, University of Minnesota Duluth: Scientists have been studying the interactions and interdependence of wolves and moose at Michigan's Isle Royale National Park for half a century. Now, a consortium of educational, governmental and natural resources organizations is banding together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the longest continuous predator-prey study ever conducted. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/09/16 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/09/16 9/24/08, University of Minnesota Duluth: The UMD Center for Freshwater Research and Policy is proud to announce its 2008 Distinguished Aquatic Speaker, Peter Annin, the Director of the Institutes for Journalism and Natural Resources and former correspondent with "Newsweek" magazine. Annin will discuss his book, The Great Lakes Water Wars. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/06/10 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/06/10 10/26-10/29, Duluth, MN: This first annual statewide conference on invasive species will be held to encourage exchange of information on topics relating to both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CST http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/03/27 http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/news/2008/03/27 10/27-10/28, St. Paul, MN: This conference is an opportunity for researchers and water professionals to present their work and collaborate on current issues. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00:00 CST