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Dr. Robert Hildebrand and Dr. David Bauman were funded on a project led by Michigan Tech University (MTU) and supported by the Great Lakes Observing System. Robert and David will work with MTU to deploy a sensor system in the river outside of the Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE) to test the ability to collect year-round data. This is an exciting new partnership and will provide students with opportunities and connections.
Dr. Jon Doubek is a collaborator on a recently funded project by Michigan Sea Grant to study winter limnology. This research is filling a gap in our scientific understanding of lake systems during ice covered periods and it will expand our network of researchers and student opportunities.
Dr. Amanda Suzzi-Simmons recently published a paper in Southeastern Naturalist titled First comprehensive biodiversity assessment in Green Glades Ranches West, Florida.

DISCOVERING | Atlantic Salmon Fishing in DeTour & Atlantic Salmon Stocking at LSSU

Discover the U.P.
Episode 42 – The U.P. has world-class sport fishing for Atlantic salmon thanks to the Center for Freshwater Research and Education at Lake Superior State University. First I go fishing for Atlantic salmon with Jason Carstens of True North Guide Service on the St. Mary’s River, where it pours into Lake Huron in the DeTour passage. Then I visit the Fish Hatchery at LSSU to see how they raise Atlantics and watch the big release this year.

DISCOVERING | The Center for Freshwater Research & Education at LSSU

Discover the U.P.
Episode 43 – We tour the Center for Freshwater Research & Education and Discovery Center at Lake Superior State University to learn a little more about how they work to sustain the Great Lakes.

Lt. Governor Visits UP to See Soo Locks, LSSU

SAULT STE. MARIE (WJMN/WOOD) — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist was in Sault Ste. Marie to visit Lake Superior State University and the construction site for a new lock in the Soo.

Lake State Creates New College to Focus on Great Lakes Ecology

LSSU’s board of trustees voted unanimously to establish the College of the Great Lakes Ecology and Education. Its interrelated goals include increasing enrolment, retention, and graduation at Lake State.

LSSU Creates its First Endowed Faculty Position with $1 Million Gift

Dr. Kevin Kapuscinski has been appointed the Martin Vanderploeg Endowed Assistant Director of Research at the Barch Center for Freshwater Research and Education through a $1 million gift from Dr. Marty Vanderploeg, CEO of Workiva.

LSSU’s Center for Freshwater Research and Education Awarded Nearly $1 Million

The CARES Act Recovery Assistance Grant will support development and growth in Blue Economy sectors, including aquaculture, water testing and research services, water quality technology, and natural resources conservation.