National Sea Grant College Program

New York Sea Grant is accepting applications for a Great Lakes Tourism Specialist, who will be located at SUNY Oswego.

Applications are being accepted online through June 29th for this NYSG position associated with Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cornell University: https://bit.ly/gltourismspecialist.

The specialist hired will serve as a primary resource for Great Lakes coastal recreation and tourism organizations, businesses, and local, county and state agencies on tourism and economics.

PHOTO: At the 2018 Great New York State Fair: (Right to left) Boat builder Richard Bush, H. Lee White Maritime Museum at Oswego; David G. White, New York Sea Grant; Dave Bullard, Great New York State Fair; Eileen Jensen, Dairy Cow Birthing Center; Mercedes Niess, H. Lee White Maritime Museum; Tim Kerstetter, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; and on the State Fair Pond, in the dory won by Matthew Hoch of Marcellus, N.Y., Patti White, Boating Industries Association of Upstate New York. Credit: New York Sea Grant.

For updates on Sea Grant activities: www.nyseagrant.org has Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, BlueSky, YouTube links. Sign up for our program’s newsletter, NY Coastlines, which is e-distributed up to 4 times a year, at https://bit.ly/nycoastlines.

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The 2026 Knauss legislative fellows have completed placement week and will soon begin their service in offices across Congress.

Their placements highlight the many ways marine, coastal and Great Lakes knowledge can support the legislative process, strengthen public service and inform decision-making for communities across the U.S.

We’re excited to see how this year’s legislative class contributes their expertise, curiosity and commitment to science-informed policy on Capitol Hill. Explore their placements here: seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss-current-fellows-alumni

It's the last day of National Safe Boating Week, but the fun is just beginning. Get out there this summer and find adventure. Make fun, safe memories. 🧡

Here's our final tip for the week! Always pay attention and maintain full visibility when operating a vessel.

From Capitol Hill to federal agencies and beyond, Knauss alumni are making an impact across science, policy, communications, education and resource management. Hear from our alumni on how the fellowship shaped their career journeys and advice for future applicants.

Thinking about applying for the 2027 Knauss Fellowship? Applications are due through eligible Sea Grant programs by June 3, 2026.

Learn more at seagrant.noaa.gov/knauss.