MLSA’s 2022 Megan E. Cook Memorial Scholarship in Environmental Studies 2022 Award: One or more $1,500 scholarship(s) will be awarded to a current student enrolled in a freshwater studies program at a Michigan educational institution (with preference to lake and...
Dr. Charlyn Partridge is an Associate Professor at Annis Water Resources Institute – Grand Valley State University. Her research centers around the field of molecular ecology, and her current projects involve (1) developing and implementing molecular tools to detect...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director New Year is a time to reflect on the previous year and celebrate the arrival of a new one. It’s also a time to share hopeful New Year wishes with everyone in your life, including fellow riparians. After all, these are the...
January 25, 1:00-2:30 PM Traditional methods of hard armoring and installation of seawalls along inland lake shorelines have reduced shoreline habitat and degraded water quality; however, incorporating Best Management Practices can minimize impacts to our inland...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director This article continues our focus on EGLE permits that riparians might find of interest. We will occasionally provide info about permits issued or denied. We are also providing updates about contested permits challenged by...
The 2021 MiCorps Volunteer Lake and Stream Monitoring Conference was held on November 17 online. Nearly 200 people participated in the sessions, the recordings of which are now available for viewing at this link.
A Gift for MLSA Members: FREE* 2022 Intro to Lakes *Please read full details below This January, develop a deeper understanding of inland lakes by enrolling in the Introduction to Lakes Online course. Introduction to Lakes Online is a nationally recognized award...
Happy New Year from MLSA, we have lots to share with you: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/january-2022-newsletter
From MGLP Coordinator Joe Nohner, MDNR We request project proposals for funding from the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP) 2023 Lake Conservation Grant. The MGLP is one of twenty partnerships that span the nation under the umbrella of the National Fish Habitat...
We hope you will save the date (and a room at Crystal Mountain) for our 61st Annual Conference. We are very excited to bring everyone together in person for some excellent sessions, networking opportunities, and a chance to commune with your fellow water enthusiasts!...
On behalf of the board and staff of Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, I want to wish you Happy Holidays during this wonderful time of the year. We hope you are healthy and cozy this season. Feel free to reach out with any of your lake and stream related issues...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Do you remember the federal Clean Water Act (CWA)? Perhaps, if you do not or never heard of it, you should. In any event, riparians can be relieved that action taken on November 18, 2021 will restore federal protections for...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director This article continues our focus on EGLE permits that riparians might find of interest. We will occasionally provide info about permits issued or denied. We are also providing updates about contested permits challenged by...
MLSA 2022 Virtual Meeting Schedule Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 9:30am – Communication Options for Associations Virtual event: Join us to discuss ways to reach your members and residents with your association’s message. We will discuss different platforms...
Read our latest update about the STR Bill, the Clean Boats, Clean Waters grant opportunity, and more. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving and beginning to your holiday season. https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/thanksgiving-2021-update
MDNR contact: Rachel Leightner, 517-243-5813 If you’ve been following along with Fat Bear Week 2021 hosted by the National Park Service, you know that this time of year, brown bears are packing on the pounds in preparation for a long winter spent in their dens. Here...
by Jennifer Rigterink of the Michigan Municipal League While most people were sleeping (at 2AM!) the state House passed House Bill 4722(H-11) by a vote of 55-48. The legislation states a short-term rental is a residential use of property and a permitted use in all...
Find our news for November here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/november-2021-newsletter We sent out the newsletter early because there is important movement in the Michigan Legislature on Short Term Rental bills that are important to our members. Check out the...
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director *The bolded statement has been corrected from the original article. This article focuses on Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued permits that riparians might find of interest. One is about...
“Woolly Bully” (9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10) focuses on balsam woolly adelgid – an invasive tree insect recently detected in Michigan – and the threat it poses to forests and Michigan’s Christmas tree industry. Robert Miller of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and...
