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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Ohio Sea Grant to Co-Host Annual ‘Understanding Algal Blooms’ Science Conference Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab will soon co-host its annual event convening audiences across academia, government, and the agricultural community to share the latest scientific information about algal blooms. The

by: Hayley Meyer

tags: Algae Bloom, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Event, Great Lakes, Pollution, Sustainability

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

The Ultimate Hose Management System for Life on the Water If you’re tired of dealing with sun-cracked, tangled hoses cluttering your dock or deck, it’s time to upgrade to the Hose Hut™—the first all-in-one, marine-specific hose management system built for life on the water. This patented

by: Lee Manzke

tags: Accessories, Appliances, Cleaners, Maintenance, Sustainability

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

DNR Approves $3.8 Million in Grants for Recreational Boating Improvements and Development The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today $3.8 million in Waterways Grant Program funding to 12 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating. This year, projects in Alger, Baraga,

by: Curt Wemple

tags: Community Outreach, Dept of Natural Resources, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Sustainability

Monday, July 7, 2025

Adopt-a-Beach: On Our Way to 12,000 Volunteers Now that summer is in full swing, I wanted to give you an update on our Adopt-a-Beach goal. Adopt-a-Beach volunteers make great things happen in their communities. They join together, take positive action, and keep plastic pollution out of the Great Lakes. This

by: Olivia Reda

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Community Outreach, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Marine Debris, Sustainability

Friday, June 27, 2025

Hobie® Eyewear Promotes Eye Health and UV Awareness on National Sunglasses Day – June 27 Hobie® Eyewear is proud to support National Sunglasses Day on June 27 by highlighting the critical role sunglasses play in protecting eyes—especially during outdoor and on-the-water activities where UV

by: Aaron McCaleb

tags: Accessories, Coupons & Discounts, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle, Sustainability

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Seasonal Forecast to be Released on June 26 WHAT NOAA will release its 2025 Harmful Algal Bloom forecast for Lake Erie on Thursday, June 26 during a media briefing hosted by Ohio Sea Grant and The Ohio State University’s Stone Laboratory. The event will feature expert

by: Alison Gillespie

tags: Algae Bloom, Community Outreach, Environmental Impact, Event, Lake Erie, Ohio, Sustainability

Friday, May 16, 2025

Corps of Engineers to Start Dredging Cleveland Harbor Dredging of the Cleveland Harbor federal navigation channel by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District and its contractor, New York-based DMYLES, Inc. began on May 1. Dredging of harbors like Cleveland’s ensures accessible depths for large

by: Avery Schneider

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Eco-Friendly, Environmental Impact, Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Erie, Restoration, Sustainability

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Irish Boat Shop Expands with Dr. Shrink, Bay Area Recycling for Community and Michigan Recycling Coalition for Shrink Wrap Recycle Day in Northern Michigan Irish Boat Shop has expanded participation from Traverse City, adding its Charlevoix and Harbor Springs locations, to host a 3-shop “Shrink Wrap Recycle

by: Marilyn DeMartini

tags: Coastal Cleanup, Community Outreach, Event, Feel Good Story, Industry News, Lake Michigan, Sustainability

Monday, February 17, 2025

BoatUS Foundation Offers College Students Complimentary Admission to First-Ever ‘Turning the Tide Online’ Virtual Summit Feb. 25-27 Registration is now open for the BoatUS Foundation’s “Turning the Tide Online” virtual summit, scheduled for February 25-27, 2025. “Turning the Tide Online” will

by: Scott Croft

tags: Applicable Everywhere, BoatUS, Coastal Cleanup, Company Partnership, Environmental Impact, Event, Sustainability

Monday, September 16, 2024

10 Million Pieces of Litter Collected from Great Lakes Shorelines Chicago, IL (September 4, 2024) – The Alliance for the Great Lakes announced an Adopt-a-Beach milestone. In the twenty-one years the Alliance has been tracking trash collected by the organization’s dedicated volunteers, more than 10 million pieces of

by: Don Carr

tags: Community Outreach, Conservation, Environmental Impact, Feel Good Story, Great Lakes, Lake Superior, Sustainability

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