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Registration Deadline: Introduction to Lakes online course
Learn about Michigan’s inland lakes online from MSU Extension
Registration for the award-winning Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes Online course is now open! This introductory six-week online class is designed for anyone interested in gaining a greater appreciation for inland lakes including concerned residents, decision makers, local leaders, and lakefront property owners. Course instructors include faculty from MSU Extension and state agency personnel.
The course covers a variety of topics including lake ecology, watershed management, shoreline protection, aquatic plants, Michigan water law, and community engagement. ...
Michigan Inland Lakes Convention
Every two years the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention brings together passionate lakeshore owners, lake scientists, policymakers, and conservationists to spark new ideas and inspire stewardship of inland lakes. This year’s convention theme is “Protecting Lakes Today for Tomorrow”, and it will take place virtually from September 14-16 on Zoom.
The three-day event will include more than 45 engaging presentations and workshops focused on specific issues such as fish management, landscaping near shorelines, lake protection and governance, algal blooms, native freshwater mussels, communications, policy, invasive species, lake restoration, and much ...
Beaver Island Lake Ecology Workshop
Learn about the ecology and conservation of Beaver Island’s lakes during this hands-on program. The program will focus on three topics:
Shoreline habitat
Learn about the value of healthy shorelines and how to protect them.
Invasive species
Learn to identify aquatic invasive species and how to prevent their introduction.
Volunteer monitoring
Learn about Michigan’s volunteer lake monitoring program and how to get involved.
Presented by Erick Elgin and Dr. Jo Latimore of Michigan State University Extension.
This workshop is free of charge and lunch will be provided. Those interested can meet after the ...
Shoreline and Shallows Conference: A New Wave of Thinking
Location: Virtual-Zoom
Cost: Free - though registration is required.
Join us to learn:
Some of the "secrets" of promoting healthy shorelines and making lasting change.
How waves work, why understanding them is important to keeping erosion of your shoreline away and some of the concepts being used in natural shoreline design in high energy situations.
Who Should Come?
Contractors, state and local governments, educators, non-profit organizations, lake suppliers, native plant growers, landscape designers, and lakefront property owners who are interested in learning more about lake shorelines and protecting and ...