There are many easy ways to support our work: Join MLSA – We have a membership option for you, and they all include a subscription to The Michigan Riparian magazine. Donate – MLSA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the...
MLSA’s 2025 Corporate Members We appreciate all our partners and supporters, who are listed on our website here: Programs and Partners. We highlight our corporate members for their annual membership and often magazine advertisements, as well as conference sponsorships...
In a major policy shift, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule that could strip Clean Water Act safeguards from vast areas of the nation’s waterways. The rule, establishing a more limited definition of “waters of the United States”...
We have news, gratitude to express, and lots of events for you this December. Please read and share our latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/november-2025-newsletter-2
There is a lot to share in this newsletter – opportunities for your voice to be heard, for you to learn more about important lake issues, and even a grant opportunity. Check out the news and share with your neighbors. Wishing you a wonderful November. Newsletter...
Contact: Melissa DeSimone 989.831.5000 melissa.desimone@mymlsa.org Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Unveils New Brand Identity to Reflect Six Decades of Water Protection KALAMAZOO, Mich.—(Oct. 23, 2025)—The Michigan Lakes and Streams Association (MLSA) today...
Riparian Magazine Advertising and Annual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities MLSA wants to extend the opportunity to advertise with us in The Michigan Riparian magazine. Check out our 2026 ad rates. Fill out the ad contract and email it to Melissa DeSimone by...
Speaking of fall and trees… For a waterfront property preparing for colder seasons, critical tasks include managing leaves and other organic debris. Allowing leaves to wash into the water introduces excess nutrients like phosphorus, which can contribute to algae...
A successful fall seminar in Southwest Michigan Thanks to the 34 folks who came out to join us on September 23rd to learn about how planting more trees can have a positive impact on water quality around lakes. This seminar was provided in part by a grant through the...
by Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director Written on September 30th (10 hours before the budget deadline) I waited as long as I could to write this, so we could give you the full picture of what we’re dealing with, and we want you to know that we have been watching...
Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus 2025 Annual Meeting South Bend, IN by Dave Maturen, MLSA President The Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus (GLLC) is comprised of legislators representing the eight states and two Canadian Provinces that...
Still the same MLSA you know – We hope you enjoy this bright, new brand identity, which represents the concept of Michigan’s inland waterways and the community, education, and protection that support them. The layered natural shapes within the logo mark...
Read the latest MLSA news and enjoy this warm fall. Remember to subscribe and share. When sharing, make sure to direct people to this link on our website so they don’t accidentally unsubscribe you, that’s been happening a lot lately! October Newsletter...
Take part in the study through Western Michigan University and Michigan Geological Survey, learn more: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/pfas-foam-study-on-lakes Michigan Lakes PFAS Foam Reporting Request Western Michigan University, in partnership with the Michigan...
We asked: Why did you join the board? Heather Huffstutler: Water has always been at the center of my life. As the daughter of a Coast Guardsman, I grew up with a deep respect for lakes, rivers, and open spaces, and that sense of connection has carried me through my...
More updates, more opportunties, another newsletter – read all about it! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/september-2025-newsletter-2
Jump into lakes and stewardship with both feet on World Lake Day, Aug. 27 Join the United Nations’ first annual recognition With more than 11,000 lakes in our midst and four Great Lakes surrounding us, you could say every day is lake day in Michigan. But Wednesday,...
Sending this out early so everyone knows about World Lake Day, which is happening August 27th. Everyone needs an excuse to get out there and enjoy their lake anytime! Read, share, and engage with us: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/september-2025-newsletter
MLSA Around the State Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director, speaks on a panel with DNR, EGLE, the local Sheriff, and Legislators about topics important to lake residents in West Bloomfield. Topics included wake boat concerns, permitting for lake levels and dams,...
In-depth Water-Quality Investigation on Torch Lake, Antrim County, MI By Lon Nordeen, MLSA Secretary Based on discussions with Dr. Dale M. Robertson, Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Upper Midwest Water Science Center (dzrobert@usgs.gov), with input from...
