Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant provides education, research, and funding to help strengthen and preserve the ecosystems and communities of the southern Lake Michigan region, 104 miles of heavily urbanized and industrialized shoreline in Illinois and Indiana.[3][4] The National Sea Grant College Program[5] fosters "scientific research, education, training, and extension projects geared toward the conservation and practical use of the coasts, Great Lakes, and other marine areas."Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant also produces a regular newsletter, "The Helm," highlighting projects and accomplishments centered on preserving and protecting Lake Michigan's shoreline, communities, water, and wildlife."[13] Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant has been involved in holding events to inform local communities about these projects, seek their input on potential impacts to their area, and keep them aware of the schedule and progress being made as well as the benefits.While Lake Michigan would appear to be an abundant resource, lower rainfall and population increases are considerations in planning for both the present and future needs served by this freshwater supply.
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