By Clifford H. Bloom, Esq. Bloom Sluggett Law PC Grand Rapids, Michigan www.bsmlawpc.com You likely have been hearing quite a bit recently about short-term rentals in Michigan. What is a short-term rental and why does it matter? There is no specific legal definition...
The Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes course is being offered online January 2018 and registration is now open! This popular six-week course is offered in a convenient self-paced online format and is designed for anyone interested in lakes,...
The Michigan Chapter, North American Lake Management Society (McNALMS) and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations (ML&SA) are pleased to announce a call for proposals for our 2018 Lake Research Grants Program. We are soliciting proposals from students and lake...
By Paul J. Sniadecki, ML&SA Board Director (Michigan House Bill 4503 and Senate Bill 379) How would you feel if the lakefront cottage, or house next door turned into a constant “Airbnb” or an unregulated hotel? Imagine having strangers in your residential...
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership is pleased to offer the 2018 Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional (MCNSP) Training and Certification Program Training Two days of classroom instruction and a one-day field exercise designed to equip professional...
by Mitch Barrows Freshwater Future Lawmakers in the Michigan House are set to consider a bill that would weaken Michigan’s ballast water pollution standards. House Bill 5095 would effectively repeal the standards passed in 2005 with near unanimous bipartisan support,...
