Feb 24, 2021
Interested in MiCorps, curious about the enrollment changes we made and how to get involved for 2021? Join the MiCorps team for this informational and interactive meeting to find out! Join us on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10am Zoom Meeting Link...
Feb 3, 2021
Presented by: You can find details here: http://www.kalamazooconservation.org/calendar-of-events/shoreline-symposium/
Feb 3, 2021
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of volunteer monitoring programs that collect and share surface water quality data throughout the state, is accepting 2021 funding proposals for two grant programs. Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program: A total of...
Feb 3, 2021
The election is over and the seats are filled. Who do you need to call when you are concerned about upcoming legislation? You can find all the information you need right on the website for the State of Michigan. Below, you will find links to pages that will tell you...
Feb 3, 2021
By: Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director We have reported on Lame-duck sessions in prior newsletters. A legislative Lame-duck is the last several weeks of the legislative session after an election when typically there is increased legislative activity from outgoing...
Feb 3, 2021
For details on registration and the full agenda, click here.
Feb 3, 2021
Once again, the Michigan Chapter, North American Lake Management Society and the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association have teamed up to offer their annual Lake Research Student Grants Program for research on Inland Lakes for 2021. If you have a student or know of...
Feb 3, 2021
Fraser Twp V Haney Appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court MLSA Funds Filing of Amicus Curiae Brief By: Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director The MLSA Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to fund and file an amicus curiae brief in the subject Court of Appeals...
Feb 3, 2021
Beginning at 10:00 am EST, the conference combines the biennial Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Shoreline and Shallows Conference with the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Lake Conservation Webinar Series. The conference will feature talks on: Social/community...
Feb 3, 2021
Many states are starting to see new legislation designed to put restrictions on wakeboats. We have been keeping up to speed with a group of states around the country who are concerned about the legislation and ask if it really does enough to protect shorelines, lake...
Feb 3, 2021
Check out the latest news and events from MLSA, we also have a look at The Michigan Riparian magazine coming soon! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/mlsa-news-and-winter-riparian-magazine-resources
Jan 28, 2021
MLSA’s 2021 Megan E. Cook Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Studies 2021 Award: One or more $1,500 scholarship(s) will be awarded to a current student enrolled in a freshwater studies program (with preference to lake and watershed studies). Scholarship...
Jan 12, 2021
Thanks to Kalamazoo College for partnering with us this fall. It was great getting to know Amanda Dow and if you check out our Books and Publications page you will find the brochures she updated for us during her internship. Read about the internship here:...
Jan 1, 2021
January Newsletter from MLSA: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/january-2021
Dec 14, 2020
Have a listen! Marcy Knoll-Wilmes, Senior Aquatic Biologist from EGLE, and Melissa DeSimone, Executive Director of Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, talk with Kelly McElroy about the Michigan Clean Water Corps, also known as MiCorps.
Dec 2, 2020
In our November newsletter, Lon Nordeen, MLSA Secretary, discussed Senate Bill 431 regarding Gravel Mining Operations in Michigan. Read the full article here: https://mymlsa.org/senate-bill-431 SB431 was sponsored by Sen. Adam Hollier (D-District 2) and would amend...
Dec 1, 2020
Happy Holidays from MLSA! We are grateful for you this holiday season and we want to wish you health and happiness as 2020 comes to a close. Thank you for your support this year. ** Need a last minute gift idea for the Riparian who has everything? Give the gift of...
Dec 1, 2020
Help Avon Lake HOA Avon Lake is interested in your experience with Laminer Flow Aeration (LFA). If you and/or your association installed a LFA system, please consider the following questions and send your answers to info@mymlsa.org. Who did you contract for the...
Dec 1, 2020
Will Riparians Enjoy a ‘Lame’ Lame Duck? By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director As lawmakers prepare to return for the last few weeks of session in December, the to-do list for the Legislature may not be as long as in the past. Senate Majority Leader...
Dec 1, 2020
Grant Funding Available! Application deadline is February 19, 2021 Passionate organizations dedicated to protecting Michigan’s waters from aquatic invasive species can now apply for funding through the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program. This new grant program is for...