John G. Shedd Aquarium

Recognizing the power of community members as agents of change, the Shedd Aquarium will target three key constituencies through its Keep the Lakes Great: A Call to Action project: engaged citizens, motivated students, and environmental stewards. The Shedd will reach engaged citizens by using social media to share content and foster conversations that support its focus areas for the Great Lakes. A suite of learning programs, including immersive outdoor experiences, will be delivered to students, pre-teens, and teens. Environmental stewards will be invited to participate in direct, on-the-ground Great Lakes conservations through single-day beach sweep events; ongoing aquatic habitat restoration projects; and field research with a citizen scientist component. The project is expected to inform management plans for migratory fishes, increase access to Great Lakes science content, and support the STEM curriculum, while creating the next generation of care for a treasured freshwater ecosystem. The museum will share project results with local peer organizations and nationally through journals and via presentations at conferences and Great Lakes forums.