Wisconsin Lakes and the Last Wilderness Alliance Call for Urgent Action to Protect Shorelines and People from Enhanced Wakes Wake-surfing boats produce intentionally large wakes that require far more distance to dissipate than those of other watercraft. Under current...
by Andrew Gelderloos, Geology Specialist, Water Resources Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy We can see most of the water cycle: rivers flow into lakes, clouds that drop rain and snow, and even water vapor from our breath on a cold...
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s Interactive Maps for Water Clarity, AIS, and E. coli AIS Plant Map Utilizing the EGLE-developed Aquatic Vegetation Assessment Sites (AVAS) survey techniques, the Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) program recorded...
Ringing in the new year with news and opportunities. Read all about it! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/january-2026-newsletter
Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 Award: One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current student enrolled in a freshwater studies program at a Michigan educational institution (with a preference for lake and watershed studies). The scholarship recipient will also...
By Lon Nordeen, MLSA Board Secretary Changes We’re Already Seeing Across Michigan, residents are noticing heavier rainfall, more flooding, warmer temperatures, and shifting growing seasons. In Southeast Michigan, these aren’t just impressions—local data from GLISA...
by Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director If you are following local news, you will see some protests going on about proposed data centers in communities across Michigan. These protestors are concerned about water usage in their communities. It’s easy to say...
Happy Holidays – Read the December News: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/december-2025-newsletter
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...
