July 2014
Minnesota Sea Grant's Newest Projects Begin
Sea Grant awarded over $882K to fund five new research projects. See what our researchers will be pursuing in the next two years.
Shades of Green: Flood Control Study Focused on Duluth, Minnesota
NOAA's Coastal Services Center conducted a study in the wake of Duluth's 2012 flood. What do they suggest to control future flooding in the Chester Creek Watershed? Green Infrastructure!
Truly Superior Fish
Communications Assistant Russell Habermann crafts imagery to highlight Lake Superior’s native fish species.
Keyler Receives Muskies, Inc.-Minnesota Sea Grant Scholarship
Trevor Keyler, M.S. candidate in Integrated Biosciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth, receives $1,000 to further his work in fisheries research.
Rip Current Outreach Makes a Difference, Saves Lives
92% of Minnesota's Lake Superior beachgoers know how to escape the grip of the rip. Boasting a 25% awareness increase from 2006, recent rip current outreach proves successful.
Youths and Educators Become More Great Lakes Literate
Sea Grant's Partners in Education Program with the Great Lakes Aquarium and University of Minnesota Duluth undergrads continues to reach teachers and students.
Program Updates
JB goes to sea, Sorensen comes aboard full-time, and a U of M graduate student wins a 2014 Best Student Paper Award.
Did Ja Know?
Lake Superior water was launched into orbit.
Bow Watch
Judy Zomerfelt, Executive Administrative Specialist, Retires
Guest contributor Judy Zomerfelt recalls her 39 years of dedicated service to Minnesota Sea Grant.
New Publications & Services
Products and Publications
Check out our publications, including a NEW Minnesota Sea Grant Program Guide and a full deck of Aquatic Invasive Species Watch Cards.
