Partnership Expansion MISG operates as a cooperative program of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University with a broad network of partner organizations and a binational focus in the Great Lakes region. This suggests high potential for partnerships with universities, regional authorities, and NGOs interested in water resources, policy, and education initiatives.

Grants and Research Annual activity includes coordinating and launching research projects and graduate fellowships with substantial funding (recent examples exceeding $1.5 million). This indicates opportunities to propose collaborative research, pilot projects, and capacity-building programs for funders and sponsors.

Education Outreach A core component is hosting classrooms, workshops, camps, and field trips to connect communities with freshwater ecosystems. Sales opportunities exist in educational programs, multimedia outreach, teacher training, and experiential learning services for school districts and museums.

Policy and Compliance MISG positions itself as a trusted broker of information for regulators, scientists, policymakers, and community members. There is potential to offer data analytics, decision-support tools, and stakeholder engagement services that inform regulatory processes and environmental planning.

Technology and Visibility Active online presence with multiple web technologies and partnerships highlights opportunities to provide cybersecurity, CMS enhancements, data visualization, or digital engagement tools for science communication, grants administration, and partner portals.