Here is the link to our July news and updates – remember to read, comment, and share: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/july-2023-newsletter
We have timely information for you about the Michigan Budget, including funding concerns for invasive species work. We recently signed on to oppose some mining bills in the House, there is a link to the most recent wake boat webinar from the University of Minnesota...
Date: Friday, June 30 Time: 11:30AM EST Description: Summertime for many Michiganders means a trip to lakefront. For some, that can mean a week at a cottage or a literal walk out the back door. But with lake life comes the potential for invasive species, harmful boat...
58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species from Jennifer Kleitch, MDNR The Michigan list of threatened and endangered plants and animals now includes 407 species after completion of its seventh update in nearly 50 years. Experts from universities, the...
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Whether you love golf or not, one has to admit it takes a lot of water to maintain a golf course. The good news is the United States Golf Association (USGA) is investing $30 million in its effort to help water conservation. In...
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director For many years, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have repeatedly tried to end Michigan’s shameful distinction as the only state lacking consistent regulations to prevent failing septic systems from polluting its ground and...
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Senate Bill 14 passed the Michigan Senate on May 17, 2023, by 20-18 vote. It has now advanced to the House of Representatives, where it was referred to the Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation...
by Dr. Jo Latimore Have you heard of the Secchi Dip-In? Since 1994, it’s been a demonstration of the potential of volunteers to gather environmentally important information on our lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Our Michigan data will be included in this...
Submitted by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director (NOTE: The Artificial Intelligence (AI) feature in BING wrote this article. I did sparse editing to remove some political references that were not needed. BING AI lists the sources it used.) On May 25, 2023, the...
Welcome June and all the news and events coming up as we make our way into summer! Read and share our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/june-2023-newsletter
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our 62nd Annual Conference. It was a great time with excellent speaker and great sponsors/exhibitors. We are so grateful for everyone who participated. Thanks to the MiCorps CLMP team for a successful in-person training! More...
May 2023 Newsletter: Reporting on current issues, events, legislation, and more. Read, subscribe, share! If you are interested in contributing to this or our magazine, The Michigan Riparian, email info@mymlsa.org with your photos and articles. ...
Here is a quick newsletter reminder about the conference and celebrating our Earth: Earth Day is April 22, 2023 Conference Registration ends on April 27, 2023 Arbor Day is April 28, 2023 MLSA SW Region Meeting is April 29, 2023 62nd Annual Conference is May 5 & 6,...
Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Lake Conservation Webinars Don’t miss these excellent upcoming topics! April 11, 1:00 P.M. Managing for RADical lake change: applying the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) framework to support walleye management in Wisconsin April 18,...
Webinar in this series from last month – Rowing the boat: The Michigan Invasive Species Program 2022 year in review If you missed this webinar, you can check out the recording here. The hearty crew of staff, partners and volunteers that make up the MISP...
DNR Meetings happen all year long and all over the state, check out this site for the meeting that interests you and is in your area: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/boards Conversation and Coffee with DNR Fisheries Division Staff, more details here. Southern Lake...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, ET Doors Open at 5:00 pm Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 Illuminating the Shoreline – The Influence of Light Pollution on Freshwater Environments With Elizabeth...
Consider organizing a free mobile boat washing demonstration event through the Clean Boats, Clean Waters Mobile Boat Wash Program. Or participate in the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz July 1 – July 9 and share free educational materials. Visit...
If you are considering monitoring a lake in 2023 and have not yet enrolled, here are a few enrollment deadlines to keep in mind: Parameter Enrollment Deadlines Secchi, Summer TP, Aquatic Plant Mapping – May 10, 2023 Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch and Score the Shore...
Hitting mailboxes now, the spring issue is full of great articles. Here are the links and resources that support those articles: Duck Lake, Fighting for the Future of a UP Lake Duck Lake Riparians Association Website Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet...
