AWRI In the News

May -

AWRI was mentioned as assisting with the BeBot cleanup program in:
“New beach cleanup robot targets microplastics”. WOOD, May 11, 2023.
https://www.woodtv.com/news/muskegon-county/new-beach-cleanup-robot-targets-microplastics/

Eric Hecox ran the BeBot, Mark Luttenton spoke at the event, and Al Steinman was quoted regarding plastics in the environment in:
“AWRI helping keep Muskegon beach clean with robots”. GVNext, May 12, 2023.
https://www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/2023/awri-helping-keep-muskegon-beach-clean-with-robots.htm

Al Steinman is quoted regarding the delisting of Muskegon Lake as an Area of Concern in: “Two generations and $70 million later, Muskegon Lake is restored”. Michigan Waterfront Alliance May 15, 2023
https://michiganwaterfrontalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MWA_Newsletter_May_15_2023.pdf

June -

Bopi Biddanda was interviewed regarding his recent work on daily movements in microbial mats found in Lake Huron by: Sharon Oosthoek, Science Says what?  Bacteria in Lake Huron sinkholes do a daily tango. Great Lakes Now, Detroit Public TV, June 29, 2023. https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/06/science-says-what-bacteria-lake-huron-sinkhole-daily-tango/

July-

AWRI partnered with other groups during beach clean-up events and brought the Pixie Water Cleanup Robot, noted in:
“Help restore Muskegon Lake habitat at several upcoming workdays”.
MLIVE, July 11, 2023

AWRI was mentioned as the water testing site for E. coli, noted in:
“E. coli contamination advisory issued for park on Muskegon Lake”
MLIVE, July 14, 2023

Also reported on Wood TV 8, July 14, 2023
Alexis Porter was interviewed about E. coli bacteria testing, reported in:
“Muskegon Co. beach still 'swim at your own risk' until E. coli contamination abates” WZZM 13, July 17, 2023. Muskegon Co. beach still under advisory amid contamination concerns

 

 

 

LMC Events

May

May 1 – AWRI Summer Intern Orientation – AV Classroom (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
May 1 - West Michigan Symphony Governance Board Meeting – Bultema (10:00 am -12:00 pm)

May 2 – WMEAC Climate Action Taskforce Meeting – AV Classroom (10:00 am – 11:00 am)
May 2 - Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership – MPR (12:00 – 1:00 pm)

May 4 – GVSU’s Citizen Social Science Training – AV Classroom (5:30-7:30 pm)

May 11 – GVSU’s Housing Staff Retreat – Bultema (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)
May 11 - GVSU’s Citizen Social Science Training – AV Classroom (5:30-7:30 pm)

May 16 – Dr. Ashley Moerke, AWRI Luncheon – MPR (12:00 – 1:30 pm)
May 16 – Dr. Ashley Moerke Research Presentation – MPR (2:00 – 3:00 pm)

May 18 - Citizen Social Science Training - AV Classroom (5:30 – 7:30 pm)

May 23 – EGLE Meeting – Bultema (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

May 31 – Dr. Carol Stephien Research Presentation – MPR (2:00 – 3:00 pm)

June

June 5 – West Michigan Symphony, Governance Mtg. – Bultema (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

June 8 – AWRI CPR/First Aid/AED Training – MPR (10:00 am – 1:00 pm)

June 21 – ROV Teacher Workshop – Lab Classroom (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

June 22 - ROV Teacher Workshop – Lab Classroom (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

June 23 – Graduate Student, Davis Fray’s Thesis Presentation – MPR (2:00 – 3:00 pm)

July

July 10 - West Michigan Symphony, Governance Mtg. – Bultema (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)

July 11 – City of Muskegon SWIPP Public Forum – MPR (8:30 – 9:30 am)

July 11 – Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership – MPR (12:00 – 1:00 pm)

July 11 – Graduate Student, Travis Ellens Thesis Presentation – AV Classroom (2:00 – 3:00 pm)

July 14 – MSU Extension ServSafe Manager Training – MPR (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
July 19 – 20 Plankton/Algae Course, EGLE   - AV Classroom (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

July 21 – GVSU’s Student Success Center Staff Meeting – Bultema (1:00 – 4:00 pm)

July 27 – Jonathan Overpeck Seminar – MPR (2:00 – 3:00 pm)

July 28 – Rick Rediske’s Retirement Gathering – MPR (3:00 – 4:30 pm)