AWRI Education and Outreach staff took a field trip to bowfish invasive carp on the Illinois River. These species were introduced in the Mississippi watershed, causing major disruptions to aquatic ecosystems as well as recreation. Because of the observed harm, efforts are underway (and so far, successful) to keep the invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. We discuss this case study when we cover invasive species during our W.G. Jackson and D.J. Angus vessel cruises at AWRI, but our team wanted to experience the carp firsthand! The changes the invasive carp would bring if introduced to Michigan lakes were astounding – besides the ecological impact, the black nets you see in the photos are to keep the carp from jumping into the boat and injuring passengers.
GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute
Higher Education
Muskegon, Michigan 477 followers
Integrating research, education, and outreach to enhance and preserve freshwater resources.
About us
Faculty at AWRI have tenure-track appointments at Grand Valley State University and have expertise in research areas including aquatic ecology, fisheries ecology and management, phycology, watershed hydrology, environmental toxicology and chemistry, stream ecology, marine ecosystems, microbial ecology, molecular ecology, theoretical ecology, climate change, ecological modeling, and geospatial analytics. Students looking for opportunities to apply for graduate research assistantships and undergraduate internships are encouraged to check our website at www.gvsu.edu/wri for more information. Graduate students at GVSU interested in pursuing an aquatic sciences emphasis within the Master of Science in Biology degree program at GVSU may do so at AWRI. AWRI provides graduate students with unique opportunities for research in aquatic sciences. Students can select a faculty member at AWRI as their major advisor or as committee members for their thesis research in the aquatic sciences. The collaborative spirit among the diverse faculty at AWRI stimulates student learning, promotes an interdisciplinary research environment, and promises a rewarding graduate experience. Additionally, a Master of Science in Water Resource Policy degree program is available and designed to provide students with a breadth and depth of knowledge relevant to issues related to water resources. AWRI hosts a number of education and outreach programs to serve a variety of audiences. Cruises on our two education and research vessels, the W.G. Jackson and the D.J. Angus, have hosted over 184,000 people. Programs in AWRI's Annis Educational Foundation classroom can be customized for all ages and highlight science at AWRI. Professional development workshops for educators are conducted in a variety of environmental education programs. AWRI's education and outreach team participates in local water festivals and community events.
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https://www.gvsu.edu/wri
External link for GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute
- Industry
- Higher Education
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Muskegon, Michigan
- Type
- Nonprofit
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- 1986
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740 W Shoreline Dr
Muskegon, Michigan 49441, US
Employees at GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute
Updates
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Congratulations to Partridge Lab grad student Keely Dunham for successfully defending her M.S. thesis on using airborne eDNA to assess hemlock woolly adelgid infestations and their impact on Michigan coastal forests! A summary of Keely's research is featured as a spotlight on AWRI's website at gvsu.edu/wri.
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AWRI's BeBot is heading to Ludington to help the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, the Council of the Great Lakes Region, and major funder Meijer to clean the Stearns Park beach. Come say hi and keep plastics out of Lake Michigan! https://lnkd.in/euUnde8B
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Congratulations to Steinman Lab grad student Kate Lucas for successfully defending her M.S. thesis studying the impacts of climate change and restoration in an impaired wetland! A summary of Kate's research is featured as a spotlight on AWRI's website at gvsu.edu/wri.
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Congratulations to Steinman Lab grad student Paris Velasquez for successfully defending her M.S. thesis studying microplastic biofilms! A summary of Paris's research is featured as a spotlight on AWRI's website at gvsu.edu/wri.
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AWRI Woznicki Lab grad student Jillian Greene was featured in this article from Woodwell Climate Research Center for using a new type of DIY monitoring device designed by researcher Zoë Dietrich. Jillian is sampling carbon emissions in west Michigan drowned rivermouth lakes. https://lnkd.in/e6weA_Ed
Accessible, low-cost methane monitoring - Woodwell Climate
https://www.woodwellclimate.org
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Did you catch us on TV yesterday? You can watch this week's episode of Living West Michigan featuring AWRI on WGVU's YouTube page now at https://lnkd.in/e753SCtY.
The Future of Freshwater: This is the Annis Water Resources Institute - Living West Michigan
https://www.youtube.com/
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AWRI graduate students Anna Briem and Kate Lucas traveled to the annual meeting of the Society for Freshwater Science last week in Philadelphia and presented their thesis research. Great job! #2024SFS
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Dr. Ryan Otter’s lab and Public Health Muskegon County are partnering for AWRI’s 23rd year of monitoring inland and Lake Michigan recreational beaches for E. coli, pollution, and potential harmful algal blooms (HABs). Look up your beach at https://lnkd.in/gdC6qzAE.
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AWRI interim director Mark Luttenton and Dr. Bopi Biddanda were quoted in this news story about lake water level, changing temperatures, and algae blooms. https://lnkd.in/gZVUZRCd
Lake Effect: What changes scientists are seeing on Lake Michigan
https://www.woodtv.com