What: Join New York Sea Grant, the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, and researchers from Buffalo State University to learn how a changing environment is impacting the diversity of native and invasive crayfish in New York’s Great Lakes watersheds. Participants will learn about the role these organisms play in our ecosystems and our communities, as […]
What: Join New York Sea Grant, the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, and researchers from Buffalo State University to learn how a changing environment is impacting the diversity of native and invasive crayfish in New York’s Great Lakes watersheds. Participants will learn about the role these organisms play in our ecosystems and our communities, as […]
Pennsylvania Sea Grant, in partnership with Asbury Woods, IU5, and the Stroud Water Research Center, is pleased to provide this professional development program that will bring local environmental issues to life – at Asbury Woods in Erie, PA! Ready to take your MWEE expertise to the next level by elevating your role within local and […]
What: How can technology help address environmental challenges like microplastic pollution? Can we look to nature for inspiration as we develop technology? Engage your students with questions like this and more through a Cornell University research project using biomimicry to design a microplastic-collecting robot. Join one of this summer’s workshops to learn from researchers, assemble your […]
Lake Erie Awareness Day brings the magic of Lake Erie’s history, culture, and natural resources to Put-in-Bay! What: Spend the day touring South Bass Island while learning about Ohio’s greatest water resource and visiting education stations to learn about island history, native plants and animals, the dangers of plastic pollution, and boating safety. Fun giveaways […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are nonindigenous species that have a negative environmental, social, or economic impact on the […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 6-12 What? Coastal erosion is the process by which strong wave action and coastal flooding wear down or carry away rocks, […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Freshwater Mussels are bi-valved mollusks that act as the ‘kidneys’ of the waterways they live in. Driving Question? “How […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Habitat restoration includes protecting and restoring habitat to sustain fisheries, recover protected species, and maintain resilient coastal communities and […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades K-12 What? Plankton are microscopic organisms that are carried by currents in water and make up the base of the food […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 6-12 What? Vernal pools are “wicked big puddles” and ecologically serve as the “coral reefs of our northern forest ecosystems.” Driving […]
Who? Best suited for educators who work with students in grades 4-12 What? Marine debris is any human-made material that can end up – on purpose or by accident – […]