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DNR: Aquatic invasive species decal law changes
Alexandria Echo Press (5/16)
A slate of new laws designed to curb the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) was approved in a recent bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed by Governor Mark Dayton.
Lake St. Clair fest teaches students importance of preserving natural resources
The Detroit News (5/16)
About 1,600 Macomb County fourth- and fifth-grade students gathered Tuesday at Macomb Community College to explore concepts of water conservation, preservation and safety at the fifth annual Lake St. Clair Water Festival.
Learn about your environment: Research buoy back in Erie
Erie Time-News (5/15)
Four new buoys will help scientists at the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab in Ann Arbor, Mich., model current patterns in Lake Erie as they also help students learn more about lake processes.
Students ready to set sail aboard Erie's Niagara
Erie Time-News (5/6)
After three weeks of training and tutoring aboard the U.S. Brig Niagara, a majority of people who participate in the Niagara's public-voyage program leave as functional members of the crew.
COMMENTARY: Snake bites part of work
The Toledo Blade (5/6)
Kristin Stanford was recently honored with the 2012 Wildlife Diversity Conservation Award by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for her work in restoring the endangered Lake Erie water snake.
NYPA awards two grants for St. Lawrence River studies
Watertown Daily Times (5/2)
Two projects that will contribute to the greater understanding of the St. Lawrence River ecosystem were awarded funding earlier this year from the St. Lawrence River Research and Education Fund (SLRREF), established by the New York Power Authority (NYPA).
What's going on in your neighborhood this month? Meet other people and learn together at recreational and educational events! Our new dynamic calendar is updated daily with current educational events.
The abundant water and land of the Great Lakes region provides much opportunity for economic benefits. TEACH Careers & Business will highlight these benefits as well as the impact they have on the Great Lakes environment and people.
Great Lakes ports and shipping
The Great Lakes, often referred to as the "fourth seacoast," are home to the U.S.- and Canadian-Flag fleets, as well as dozens of international vessels from ports around the world. Learn more about these ships, what they carry, their ports of call, and the unique journey they make from the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes.
Interview with Dr. Frank Quinn:
Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
In the first of a series of interviews with Great Lakes professionals, Dr. Frank Quinn discusses his research at GLERL, why lake levels fluctuate and what students can do to prepare themselves for careers on the lakes!
Do you have a topic that you would like to see covered in this section of TEACH? Please contact askteach@great-lakes.net.