Discovery Pier is a not-for-profit organization based in Traverse City with a mission to connect people of all ages, needs and abilities through recreation, education and science. We are partnering with Northwestern Michigan College on the development of the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center, a 40,000-square-foot facility on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay to co-locate Blue-Tech education, research & development, innovation and commercialization opening Spring 2027.