Discovery Pier is a nonprofit organization on a mission to connect people of all ages, needs, and abilities to the Great Lakes. They provide hands-on experiences for youth and adults to explore, learn, and connect with the largest system of freshwater in the world. Discovery Pier’s green space and Venue Blue pavilion are open for lakeside gatherings and educational programs, while its docks are host to a variety of maritime activities—boat tours, tall ship sails, fishing charter expeditions, ecology studies, marine technology explorations, and more. With a focus on the protection of the Great Lakes and other freshwater resources, Discovery Pier’s campus across M-22 will soon be transformed by the construction of the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center.