Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference 2026
Sept. 16-17, 2026
West Shore Fishing Museum*
Menominee, Michigan
(*CT zone)
Learn more about Michigan’s Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail projects and partnerships, including the progress on the America250MI initiative and story series. This educational program is open to everyone interested in promoting maritime heritage tourism and Great Lakes stewardship. Registration is $50 and includes lunch on both days.
The West Shore Fishing Museum is located at N5146 State Highway M-35, Menominee, MI 49858, situated inside Bailey Park about 15 miles north of Menominee.
Agenda:
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: Noon-4 p.m. (CT)
- Welcome, registration, networking lunch and guided tours at West Shore Fishing Museum.
- Dinner (on your own).
- Thursday, Sept. 17: 8 a.m. registration and coffee, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. program, lunch provided.
- Welcome, speakers and educational presentations
Lodging:
- Lodging suggestions (your own choice, no reserved blocks)
Please register by September 11. Registration is $50.
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Network, Michigan Sea Grant, Wisconsin Sea Grant, Michigan State University Extension, and West Shore Fishing Museum.
Registration for Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail Conference 2026 is open.
Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 11, 2026.
There are 46 openings available.
Accommodations
Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For information contact Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, at schroe45@msu.edu or 989-354-9885.