August 5, 2026
Science Serving Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Sea Grant makes science accessible, timely, and relative for any audience
Welcome
Pennsylvania Sea Grant’s mission is to enhance the use and conservation of Pennsylvania’s coastal, watershed, and Great Lakes resources to create a healthy environment, resilient communities, and a strong and sustainable economy.
The work happens in watersheds within the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic regions, led by staff in Erie, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. We partner with decision-makers, academic institutions, other Sea Grant programs, and individuals and organizations to build bridges between science and people. Learn more about our program.
Explore
Meaningful Watershed educational experiences (MWEEs)
Together with partners, we recently hosted several educator workshops to discover how Meaningful Watershed educational experiences (MWEEs) can bring Great Lakes and watershed science to learners through hands-on experiences. Check out the photo galleries and story.
Aquaponics Workshop
As part of Sea Grant’s commitment to advancing both education and sustainable aquaculture, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio Sea Grant hosted a one-and-a-half-day workshop for educators, to learn the ins and outs of aquaculture and aquaponics. Read the story and check out the photo gallery.
See it – Report it – Stop it!
Pennsylvania Sea Grant hosts professional development workshops throughout the year to engage natural resource professionals and watershed volunteers in learning about aquatic invasive species (AIS). Thirty-four participants recently took art in the day-long, in-class and in-field workshop to learn about invasive fish, mollusks, plants, and invertebrates – and how to do their part to stop the invasive spread.
Featured Resources
Mid–Atlantic AIS Field Guide & app
This multi-state field guide provides an overview of species information relevant to AIS in the region. It’s available for PDF download. There’s also a smartphone version – the app is available for Apple and Android download.
Online Learning Modules for Educators
Great Lakes Literacy education exploration (GLLee) online modules offer an introductory collection of topics and issues, educational resources and partners assembled to better equip educators to explore Great Lakes Literacy and learning with youth.
Watch Now! Harmful Algal Blooms Webinar
Harmful algal blooms are a growing threat to waterways across Pennsylvania and in the Great Lakes region. Watch the recording of a June 2026 webinar hosted by PA Sea Grant.
News
July 21, 2026
Welcome New Staff, Olivia Szaszko
Upcoming Events
Oct
01
A Deeper Dive into the Great Lakes Topic: Aquatic Invasive Species
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Featured Photo
“Lake Erie at Sunset” was submitted by Jim Rutkowski, retired biology and environmental science teacher at Strong Vincent High School in Erie. Jim has been involved with PA Sea Grant since the Program’s inception and currently serves on the advisory committee.
Beyond the classroom, Jim has been deeply involved in local environmental issues. Most notably, as chair of the Presque Isle Bay Public Advisory Committee, he helped lead the effort to remove the Presque Isle Bay Area of Concern from the federal list in February 2013. We thank Jim for his dedication and for sharing his photo!
