Outreach
Connecting People to Resources
Pennsylvania Sea Grant outreach staff live and work in the communities they serve, meeting the need and connecting people to the latest Great Lakes, coastal, and watershed science and resources. Our goals are to help communities live sustainably today and well into the future.
Our outreach staff draw on the latest scientific research to help inform practical solutions to problems that affect the state and region. We develop tailored programming and resources to share the science and solutions in ways that anyone can relate to. Our outreach staff specialize in a variety of areas of expertise such as aquatic invasive species, fisheries science, stream restoration, climate resilience, and more.
Outreach Topics
Within each topic area you can access our current projects and corresponding resources, many of which are available for download.
Featured Projects
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species Workshops
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). AIS threaten native species, ecosystems, and the Pennsylvania economy. Being able to recognize and identify AIS in the field is a critical first step in responding to an infestation and stopping the species from spreading to a new location.
Contact
Sara Stahlman started with Sea Grant in 2006 as a coastal outreach specialist, and was promoted to statewide extension leader in July 2017. Sara provides statewide leadership and management of the Pennsylvania Sea Grant extension program in several key areas including community resilience, invasive species, water quality, fisheries, watershed restoration, and land-use planning
