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.
Accommodations
Reasonable modifications/accommodations for program access, including alternative formats formaterials, and auxiliary aids for effective communication will be provided to participants at no cost. Requests may be submitted by filling out the box below or by emailing the event contact using the email address provided on the event registration and/or confirmation page at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received less than two weeks prior to the event date will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and provided when reasonable.
Contact Information
For information contact Brandon Schroeder, Michigan Sea Grant, at schroe45@msu.edu or 989-354-9885.