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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 16h
AWRI's Outreach program has received an Impact 30 grant from the #GVSU Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success! Learn more about AWRI's work teaching environmental science to charter school students in this article from GVNext: www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/...
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From the lake to the classroom: AWRI deepens environmental learning
Through the Impact 30 grant, the Annis Water Resources Institute is working with two GVSU-authorized charter schools this school year, introducing students to the real-world application of environment...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This Monday, October 5 from 3-5 PM, prospective #GVSU students are invited to visit AWRI in Muskegon for a visit spotlighting Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences! Learn more about careers in science and conservation with Dr. Carl Ruetz. Register online at apply.gvsu.edu/register/?id...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On September 16th, GVSU-AWRI’s Laker Raker’s removed 1,161 litter items in 50 minutes after heavy rain and high waves moved through the Muskegon area last week. That’s 22.3 items per minute! Nice catch for the #GLPCleanup! #CGLRGreatlakes #PollutionProbe #Meijer
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Visitors to Harbor Island in Grand Haven can find new signs near the #DJAngus dock! The updated plaques detail AWRI's outreach cruises, the origins of the vessel program in 1965 during #GVSU 's early years, and celebrate connecting >200k people on our local waterways.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join AWRI on Sat, Sept 26, for ODC Network’s annual Macatawa Water Festival! Community partners are coming together to celebrate the Macatawa Watershed through hands-on outdoor experiences, water-based fun, and community connection. Learn more at outdoordiscovery.org/macatawa-water-festival/
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Education Specialist Christina Catanese and the AWRI Outreach program's aquatic science cruises on the #WGJackson and #DJAngus were featured in an article by Rapid Growth Media. Read more at rapidgrowthmedia.com/from-unseen-....
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From 'Unseen Oceans' to GVSU, exploring the Great Lakes anew – Rapid Growth
Grand Rapids Public Museum's Unseen Oceans reveals the hidden wonders of the sea, while Grand Valley State University's Water Resources Institute, just 40 miles away, brings that exploration closer to...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Dr. Bopi Biddanda joined Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Now for a livestream from Lake Huron's Middle Island Sinkhole via ROV, while a dive team collected samples from the sinkhole's microbial mats. Watch a recording of the livestream at www.greatlakesnow.org/hiddenbelow/!
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Sinkhole Odyssey | Hidden Below: Live - Great Lakes Now
A live journey to the deepest point in the Great Lakes.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
AWRI is #hiring applications for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor of Water Resources to begin Fall 2027. Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled. Read the full job ad at gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career....
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
AWRI's #MuskegonLake long-term monitoring program and observatory buoy, and their contributions to the lake's delisting as an EPA Great Lakes Area of Concern, were featured in the newest issue of Environmental Monitor magazine! Read the article online at www.fondriest.com/news/how-env...
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How Environmental Monitoring Re-Shaped Muskegon Lake’s Shoreline
In the years that followed the loss of industry on Muskegon Lake, Grand Valley State University became a new cornerstone of the lakeside and changed the county's relationship with the lake for the bet...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This Friday, come learn about two new technologies keeping plastic out of our Great Lakes – the Grand River Bubble Barrier and the Laker Raker BeBot! www.mlive.com/news/muskego... #GreatLakesPlasticCleanup #CounciloftheGreatLakesRegion #PollutionProbe #Meijer #MSUWaterAlliance
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
AWRI Lead Instructor Paula Capizzi is a talented artist. Her painting of the #DJAngus was entered into the recent Ottawa County Art Trust reception and has been on display at the Fillmore Campus Administration Building - and now the painting has been purchased! Congratulations, Paula!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Michigan state legislators visited AWRI to tour Muskegon Lake on the #WGJackson, presenting a special tribute in honor of AWRI’s 40th anniversary. Thank you for supporting our mission to enhance and preserve freshwater resources!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
GVSU students are back on campus for the first day of classes today and our graduate students have a head start on their research - they all started working at AWRI earlier this summer! Help us give a warm welcome to the newest researchers at AWRI, then read more at www.gvsu.edu/wri/graduate...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dr. Bopi Biddanda and the crew of NOAA­’s Buoy Tender R5501 were featured in a "Postcard from the Field" by the American Geophysical Union's Eos news website for launching AWRI's Muskegon Lake Observatory buoy for its 16th year. eos.org/postcards/an...
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An Observatory Keeps Watch on a Great Lakes Estuary - Eos
Dear Eos, Muskegon Lake, in west Michigan, is one of over 100 drowned river mouth estuaries in the Laurentian Great Lakes basin of North America. We are on board NOAA­’s Buoy Tender R5501, having just...
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
As Lansing explores the possibility of hosting the first Bubble Barrier in the U.S., a mini model is allowing Michigan residents to visualize how the technology will work in the Grand River. Read more: water.msu.edu/feature/mini... #GVSU #MSU #MSUWaterAlliance
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Mini Model Gathers Community Feedback on Lansing Bubble Barrier | Water Alliance
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
AWRI is #hiring a new Business Manager to be responsible for financial operations and provide strategic input as a member of the AWRI administrative team. Learn more about the role and apply by September 14, 2026 at gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career....
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations to the #StrycharLab graduate student Mitchell Olszewski, who successfully defended his thesis, titled “Evaluating E. coli Contamination of the Outer Mucus Layer on Freshwater Fish.” A summary of Mitchell's thesis is featured as a spotlight at gvsu.edu/wri.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
AWRI is proud to have worked alongside partners on delisting #MuskegonLake as a Great Lakes Area of Concern and now we're happy to help sponsor the community celebration this weekend! Join us for hands-on freshwater science activities and more from 9AM-2PM at the Grand Trunk boat launch pavilion!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Congratulations to our undergraduate interns who shared the results of their research with other students, faculty, and staff at AWRI's annual summer research symposium! Great job, everyone!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
On #NationalInternDay, we're grateful to the #GVSU undergrads who chose to spend their summer at AWRI, learning to become the next generation of aquatic scientists and resource managers! Thank you all for your hard work!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
🎉 Congrats to the #PartridgeLab graduate student Grace Forthaus, who successfully defended their thesis on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid population dynamics. A summary of Grace's thesis is featured as a spotlight at: gvsu.edu/wri
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Since 2022, the #SteinmanLab has been at work monitoring and reporting on Bear Lake's water quality. Researchers collect water samples and measure clarity, dissolved oxygen, pH, nutrients, and more. Ongoing monitoring helps the community make effective management decisions. 🏠💧
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The Muskegon Lake Observatory buoy is back for 2026! Funded by the EPA & CIGLR, with NOAA support. The #BiddandaLab is sharing real-time weather & water quality data for all, helping to better understand changes in the lake's ecosystem. See the latest: www.gvsu.edu/buoy/
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
What a fantastic Open House at #AWRI! Thank you to the 180 community members for coming out to learn more about what we do. We loved seeing the attendees so engaged in the various activities. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we enjoyed having you all there. 💙⚓
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Inside the #PartridgeLab, Dustin Kosbar is processing and analyzing wild rice DNA samples collected by the Gun Lake Tribe. With the help of liquid nitrogen, high-tech equipment, and some patience, this research supports the conservation of wild rice for future generations. 🔬
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We're proud to be part of the #Muskegon community and would love for you to learn more about us! Come visit AWRI in Muskegon on Saturday 7/11 from 10AM-2PM for family-friendly activity stations, tours on our research vessels, and free ice cream! www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/2026/...
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AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
If you're looking for a sign of what to do this weekend: this is it! Join GVSU-AWRI at our campus next to Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon from 10AM-2PM this Saturday 7/11 for a free community open house celebrating AWRI's 25 years in Muskegon!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
On a foggy Friday, #AWRI grad students from #JonesLab conducted an electrofishing survey on Muskegon Lake, collecting bluegills, pumpkinseeds, and hybrids. Studying hybrid populations and their diets helps maintain a healthy fish community and keeps the fun going for everyone. 🐟
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
The #JonesLab collected wetland soil core samples to evaluate carbon storage in the top two feet of soil. This research highlights the importance of wetlands not only for flood protection but also for soil carbon storage and their potential to mitigate atmospheric carbon levels.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The #PartridgeLab are using 3D printed traps to collect environmental DNA to monitor Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) populations in treated areas. HWA is an invasive killing hemlocks, which help regulate water temperatures, altering ecosystems. Learn more: www.partridgelabs.com
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
You never know what you'll find during fieldwork! What’s the air-speed velocity of unladen swallows here in Michigan? Let's all be sure to secure and dispose of our waste and recyclables properly at the beach and on our boats! #monthypythonandtheholygrail
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Drowned river mouth lakes form when Great Lakes water floods river mouths, creating distinctive ecosystems and services such as filtering runoff. #JonesLab graduates are studying land use and these lakes’ ecosystems. Research like this at AWRI benefits all of West Michigan. 💙
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Last week, #AWRI hosted the @ciglrum.bsky.social Social Science Summit! Social scientists collaborated and shared knowledge to strengthen our regional network for Great Lakes stewardship. Takeaways from the summit include culture in management, citizen science, and ongoing collaboration.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We're three weeks away from GVSU-AWRI's free community open house, celebrating 25 years since our doors opened in Muskegon! Come visit us on Saturday, July 11 from 10AM-2PM for all ages fun, including environmental science activities, research cruises on #MuskegonLake, ice cream, and more!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
After another #GLPCleanup, operator Jamie Cross uses items like window screens to sort organics, plastics, and trash debris. Data is recorded and shared thanks to GLPCleanup, Council of the Great Lakes Region, Pollution Probe, & Meijer. See the results for 2025: www.greatlakesplasticcleanup.org
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
All hands on deck! Muskegon Public Schools students boarded the #WGJackson for a research cruise and experiential learning on Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan. Students took observational and analytical water samples and learned about our local waterways. 🔬 #FutureScientists
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
AWRI is celebrating 25 years in #Muskegon, so we’re inviting the community to join us with an open house on July 11 from 10AM-2PM! Open to all ages, this event will include educational booths with interactive activities, boat cruises on #MuskegonLake, and more!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Congrats to #LuttentonLab graduate student Logan Clark for successfully defending his M.S. thesis, "In Hot Water: Movement of North Branch Au Sable River Brown Trout During Warm Stream Temperatures"! A summary of Logan's research is featured at gvsu.edu/wri.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
AWRI student researchers are surveying the bathymetry of the Muskegon River to study Lake Sturgeon habitats to better understand local lake sturgeon populations. Curious about how we study rivers and want to know more? Tell us below! 🌊 #LakeSturgeon #AWRIinAction #RuetzLab
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Anaii, Mino-giizhig! Hello, it is a nice day. Welcome to the Ojibwe word of the week, water resources edition. Today’s word is Nibi (pronounced Nih-bih), or water.💧 Miigwech (thank you) for joining us for today’s Ojibwe word of the week!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Laker Raker joined Meijer’s Adopt-a-Beach cleanup at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park. It is a part of the Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup, an initiative of the Council of the Great Lakes Region and Pollution Probe in Canada funded by Meijer. #GLPCleanup #Shorelinecleanup
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
AWRI is represented this week at the joint meeting of IAGLR @iaglr.bsky.social and SCAS-SCSA @scas-scsa.bsky.social! If you're in Winnipeg, Manitoba today, be sure to check out Dr. Kevin Strychar's presentation! #connectedwaters26 #iaglr26
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Congratulations to #OtterLab graduate student Josie Kuhlman for successfully defending her M.S. thesis, "E. coli Concentrations in Sand and Water at Tributary-Influenced Lake Michigan Beaches"! A summary of Josie's research is featured as a spotlight on AWRI's website at gvsu.edu/wri.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
The Maycember conference season continues with the annual meeting of @freshwaterscience.bsky.social! If you're in Spokane, WA for #2026SFS this week, check out these talks from Dr. Al Steinman and Logan Clark!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Warmer days return to West Michigan! AWRI is diving into summer research, and you have a front-row seat. Join us weekly to explore the research happening at the beaches, rivers, lakes, and more. Stay tuned for the stories, photos, and discoveries! #ScienceInAction
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
AWRI is hiring a research assistant to work with NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) staff at their Lake Michigan Field Station in Muskegon. Find the full job ad online at gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career.... Application closes by June 1, 2026.
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
On this day in 1986, the #GVSU Board of Control voted unanimously to approve the creation of... us! Happy 40th birthday to AWRI and thank you to the legion of donors, collaborators, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters whose hard work has built the institute that we have today!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
AWRI's water bottle refilling station hit a landmark number of uses, eliminating plastic waste from 12,345 single-use water bottles. Congratulations to Muskegon Conservation District executive director Chelsea Lawton for getting the lucky number and winning a reusable metal bottle!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Conference season continues next week with AWRI faculty and staff attending the joint meeting for the @aslo.org and @sil-limnology.bsky.social! If you’re going to #ASLOSIL26 in Montreal, don't miss these talks from our own Stuart Jones, Bopi Biddanda, and Bennett McAfee!
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GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute @gvsu-awri.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Help us welcome our 2026 AWRI summer students! This diverse group of undergraduates, graduate researchers, and technicians looks forward to a productive field season while gaining essential research and communication skills. #summer2026 #GVSU #STEM
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