Enjoy our monthly newsletter, full of news and opportunities for riparians and associations. Please read, subscribe, and share! Link: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/october-2024-newsletter
For those who were unable to attend the virtual summit held in August, here are the links to the presentation videos on YouTube: Beaver Wetlands, Flooding, and Drought, presented by Dr. Emily Fairfax, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of...
The Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership’s 2024 Lake Conservation Webinar Series rolls on with five webinars this fall. Check out the lineup below and register using the links provided. You can view the full list of webinars, register for the ones you...
By Kevin Walters, MI EGLE and Joanne Foreman, MI DNRWith the recent discovery of two new invasive aquatic plants in Michigan, the Michigan Invasive Species Program is asking waterfowl hunters across the state to take extra precautions this season to prevent the spread...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board MemberA new coalition in Wisconsin has coalesced around a set of principles it believes are essential to enact statewide minimums to protect lakes and rivers. The coalition represents Wisconsin fishing experts/enthusiasts, advocates for...
By Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive DirectorI spend a few days last week representing Michigan’s inland lakes at the Great Lakes Conference in Chicago. I left feeling energized and full of hope for the future of our water. The representation from...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board MemberMichigan State researchers were published in a September 2024 posting of the Journal “Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment.†Jessica Diaz Vazquez and members of the Data Intensive Landscape...
We had a very successful discussion on Saturday morning at the Porter Township Hall in Van Buren County. There were many interesting topics discussed with veteran lake leaders and new ones too. Lots of discussion centered around Aquatic Invasive Species treatment and...
Crews completed more than 280 surveys in 2023 From Marcee Wardell, Michigan DNRIf you spent any time on the water last year, you may have seen Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units at work conducting fisheries surveys across...
From the EGLE Media Office, EGLE-Assist@Michigan.govRob Selesky, Grant Contact, SeleskyR@Michigan.govThe Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has announced about $3.5 million in Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program...
The Michigan Lakes and Streams Association recently signed on with FLOW (For Love of Water) to ask EGLE to reconsider a permit for a biodigester. We have growing concerns about the impacts of these digesters on our water.For context on this issue, here is a passage...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board MemberIn a 5-2 decision issued July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) was within its power to issue stricter rules for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations...
Check out some of the great things we and our partners are up to. You can check out some events coming up and as always – read, subscribe, and share!https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/september-2024-newsletter
Septic System 101 Webinar September 16 – 9:00 – 10:00 AMMichigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting...
By Curt Wemple, July 31, 2024The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced more than $2 million in grant funding to 10 communities throughout the state to boost recreational boating.The funding is made possible through the DNR Parks and...
New Watercraft Developed in Michigan By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board MemberRiparians have been exposed to many new watercraft over the last few decades. Simple displacement hull type “row boats†have diminished in number, while...
Editor’s Note: Does your association have a newsletter or other means to educate and inform your residents and members? Here is a great example from the most recent email newsletter sent out by the Torch Lake Conservation Center. This is one of many...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board MemberOn July 23, 2024, the Governor signed PA 102 (SB 398) and PA 112 (SB 662) into law. The effective dates are both October 20, 2024.PA 102 amends the Natural Resources and...
