University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes

08/18/2026

Calling all aquaculture extension, outreach, and communications professionals! Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes, and the UW-Stevens Point: Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility UW-Stevens Point invite you to save the dates for the 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop (NAEW).

Since 1992, this workshop has provided opportunities to build skills, exchange ideas, network, and help strengthen sustainable aquaculture across the nation.

📍 Where: Inn on Lake Superior (Duluth, MN)
🗓️ When: June 7–11, 2027
💡 What to expect: Presentations, professional development, networking, and field trips!

Abstract submissions and registration details are coming soon. Visit the website to learn more and bookmark the event: https://seagrant.umn.edu/2027NAEW

08/17/2026

Apply to be our next Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement, and work with water, people, and our stellar team!

Applications close August 23. Details below ⬇

Looking for a job that connects water + people?

Join our team! The University of Wisconsin–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center, which administers both Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute, is hiring an Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement.

We're looking for an experienced leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for our outreach and engagement programs with an eye toward building partnerships and engaging communities.

This role will also supervise a team of outreach professionals with expertise in coastal engineering, contaminants, aquatic invasive species, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal tourism, nutrient management, social sciences, and environmental education.

Apply by August 23: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associate-director-for-outreach-and-engagement-madison-wisconsin-united-states

08/13/2026

We are proud to co-host the 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop with Minnesota Sea Grant and Eat Wisconsin Fish University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes. Anyone involved in aquaculture extension, communications and education mark your calendars! This national opportunity only happens once every 5-7 years, you don't want to miss it! Learn more: https://seagrant.umn.edu/articles/naew-save-date

08/12/2026

Sam, a fashion student at Mount Mary University, created this beautiful, goldfish-inspired dress out of silk. The silk, which is more expensive than plastic-based fabrics like polyester, was provided as part of our efforts to educate the next generation of fashion on sustainability and plastic reduction. Partners: Milwaukee Riverkeeper, funded by National Sea Grant College Program
Read more: https://seagrant.wisc.edu/fashion-students/

08/07/2026

Celebrate one of the world's greatest freshwater resources with us next Friday, August 14 on Lake Michigan Day!

Hosted by the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, this event brings together conservation leaders, researchers, educators, students, and community members to share ideas, build partnerships, and find solutions for a healthier Lake Michigan.
..and very own Titus Seilheimer will also be receiving a Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation award!

Every August, conservation professionals, researchers, community leaders, educators, students, and passionate residents come together to celebrate and protect one of the world's greatest freshwater resources at Lake Michigan Day in Wisconsin.

08/06/2026

How can we reduce the amount of plastic produced by the fashion industry, and in turn, keep ourselves and our waters healthier? By working with up-and-coming young fashion designers. Wisconsin Sea Grant and Milwaukee Riverkeeper have been working with Mount Mary University’s lauded fashion program to teach students (and professors!) about marine debris, the Great Lakes, and sustainability. See the students' innovative plastic-free designs in our new video. Work funded by National Sea Grant College Program

08/05/2026

It's peak boating season, and the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program helps businesses like the Port Washington Marina keep our waters clean and safe. ⛵

As boating season gets underway, environmental leaders are asking boaters and marina owners to help keep waterways clean.

08/04/2026

Been thinking of registering, but haven't made the leap yet? This is your sign to sign-up today for Snapshot Day 2026! Only four more days until Snapshot Day 2026!

https://wav.extension.wisc.edu/events/aquatic-invasive-species-snapshot-day-2026/

08/03/2026

Looking for a job that connects water + people?

Join our team! The University of Wisconsin–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center, which administers both Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute, is hiring an Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement.

We're looking for an experienced leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for our outreach and engagement programs with an eye toward building partnerships and engaging communities.

This role will also supervise a team of outreach professionals with expertise in coastal engineering, contaminants, aquatic invasive species, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal tourism, nutrient management, social sciences, and environmental education.

Apply by August 23: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associate-director-for-outreach-and-engagement-madison-wisconsin-united-states

08/03/2026

Educators, get ready for the 2026–2027 school year with the Sea Grant Center for Great Lakes Literacy Resource Library! Explore a growing collection of free, vetted lessons, videos, books, and hands-on activities covering topics like biodiversity, invasive species, watersheds, and more.

Browse resources by grade level, subject, or Great Lakes Literacy Principle: cgll.org/resource-library/

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