The Fall/Winter 2022 issue of Twine Line covers water quality research, virtual education, the problems with (and possible solutions for) plastic bags, and much more!

Ohio Sea Grant scientists and Extension educators continue to address important Ohio issues like aquaculture and harmful algal blooms through research and outreach.

Ohio Sea Grant researchers and Extension specialists are working to protect public health, prevent plastic pollution and maintain drinking water safety.

The Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative (HABRI) continues to help protect Ohio residents from algal toxins. Researchers are making promising progress on solutions for tracking blooms, protecting drinking water, reducing public health impacts and supporting sustainable agriculture efforts.

Ohio Sea Grant education expands Lake Erie knowledge across the region through professional learning opportunities and curriculum lessons. Read about how educators have applied what they learned at Stone Lab and elsewhere in this issue of Twine Line.

• By The Numbers
• Taking Care of Business: Ohio Sea Grant Extension helps local governments support business communities
• Something for All Ages: Stone Lab tours bring science and knowledge to South Bass Island visitors
• To the Birds: Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail Guide
• Climate Team: Collaborative effort brings climate curriculum to region
• Power Up: Solar energy powers Stone Lab education curriculum
• Social Media Highlights
• Student Spotlight: Anthony Tambini
• On the Island: Stone Lab events
• @ Stone Lab: Real-world perspective

Ohio Sea Grant Extension educators bridge the gap between university research and their clientele, bringing Lake Erie knowledge to the public. Read about some of their projects, as well as other Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab research and education, in the newest issue of Twine Line.

Featured articles:
– Round ‘em Up: The Annual Watersnake Census
– Ohio Senate Bill 299 Includes Funding for Stone Lab Expansion
– Stone Lab Field Trips Album
– There’s nothing Smeary about Lake Erie Anymore
– Shaping a Policy of Success

Results from an ongoing partnership between 10 Ohio universities continue to benefit the state and its residents. Read about some of the newest findings, as well as other Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab success stories, in this newest issue.

Making Lake Erie Science Come Alive

Ohio Sea Grant celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special issue of Twine Line, packed with science, research and education stories from the past, present and future of the program.

Twine Line Winter/Spring 2018. Twine Line gets ready for summer. Learn how travel benefits our state and the ways that research at Stone Lab is improving the quality of our drinking water, plus lots more in this issue of Twine Line.

All Washed Up – Ohio Sea Grant works to stop marine debris before it gets to Lake Erie beaches.

Twine Line Winter/Spring 2017. Take a glimpse at how researchers are ensuring the safety of our food, and what get an update on the Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative. Only in this issue of Twine Line!

Curious to know how Ohio Sea Grant is doing to fight harmful algal blooms in your home? Check out this issue of Twine Line, featuring Ohio Sea Grant’s new research on how home water filters work against microcystin, plus more.

You’re never too young or too old to learn something new! This issue of Twine Line shows some of the different ways Stone Lab educates students of all ages, plus new research from the island. Only in this issue of Twine Line!

Learn how the Clean Marinas Program recently expanded to help address pollution, littering and other environmental damage.

Take a glance into how fish genetics are being used to help prevent viral outbreaks and look back with us on former director Jeff Reutter’s tenure at Ohio Sea Grant.

Algae Through the Ages
– And Dirt Goes Flying at the Speed of Sound
– The Great Lakes’ Guardian Angel
– A Career of Service
– Updated Erosion Fact Sheets
– Short & Sweet
– Getting an Early Start on Science
– Giving Back
– Byrd Polar Climate Exploration Series
– FOSL