Jul 5, 2022
Letter from Charles M. Simon, Chief of Regulatory Branch, Operations Division The Detroit District, Corps of Engineers Regulatory Office (Corps) would like to offer your organization an opportunity to learn more about the Corps Regulatory Program through our outreach...
Jul 5, 2022
Held in Lansing, MLSA attended to learn more about how to plan ahead to better protect your lake, stream, and local environment. Lon Nordeen, MLSA Secretary The conference, organized by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) was held in...
Jul 5, 2022
Pictured (left to right): Jim Roth, Rex Vaughn, Jean Roth. MLSA Director, Rex Vaughn spent the morning at the home of CLMP Administrator, Jean Roth and her husband Jim to meet with and thank MiCorps CLMP volunteers as they delivered the first samples of the 2022 lake...
Jul 5, 2022
Read and share the news for July 2022 here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/july-2022-newsletter
Jun 15, 2022
Watch the campaign video here: https://youtu.be/ow-GCx3WJCM The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) Healthy Waters Initiative conducts robust research on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers. In 2020, with generous community support (including the donation from MLSA and many...
Jun 15, 2022
Printed brochures are now available to MLSA members in good standing upon request and based on availability. Please email us with the brochure(s) you are interested in, the quantity you need, and a good address for mailing to: info@mymlsa.org PDFs of Available...
Jun 14, 2022
Check out the campaign kick off of the next phase of research by St. Anthony Falls Laboratory on propeller wash. Get copies of our printed brochures, available to MLSA members in good standing. https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/june-2022-updates
Jun 7, 2022
By Paige Filice, Michigan State University Extension, and Jo Latimore, Michigan State University Extension – May 26, 2022, the original article can be found here. Didymo, a nuisance alga known as rock snot, could be trouble for the treasured trout fishery in the...
Jun 7, 2022
By Julia Kirkwood, EGLE Nonpoint Source Program and the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Bioengineering is an all-natural solution that uses plants, appropriately sized rocks, and woody structure to protect shorelines from erosion. These practices are being used...
Jun 7, 2022
by Mike Golas, President of Iron County Lakes & Streams Partnership and Denise Fauntleroy, President of Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet On August 9th-13th, 2021 Dr. Jo Latimore and Erick Elgin of MSU Extension visited Gogebic and Iron County in...
Jun 1, 2022
Read and share the latest news from Michigan Lakes and Streams Association here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/june-2022-newsletter
May 2, 2022
Tuesday, May 10 MiCorps CLMP Virtual Training – If you are new to the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program or just want to brush up on your parameters, register for this training. This is also the deadline to enroll in the program for the 2022 season, we hope to...
May 1, 2022
Thank you for reading and sharing our newsletter, we provide this information monthly so we can all help to preserve and protect the inland waters of Michigan. https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/may-2022-newsletter
Apr 30, 2022
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...
Apr 29, 2022
Kathy David, State of Michigan Nonpoint Source unit What is Nonpoint Source, you ask? Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution is caused when rain, snowmelt, or wind carry pollutants and nutrients off the land and into lakes, streams or wetlands. In a lake community soap from...
Apr 29, 2022
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Believe it or not, the answer is: Not yet! The Public Trust Doctrine, derived from English common law, provides that some resources are so central to the public good that governments can never convey them outright. The doctrine...
Apr 29, 2022
In addition to our conference session that will feature Michigan’s fishery, there are also some interesting updates from the MDNR Fisheries Division: Fish Stocking: MDNR stocks more than 20 million fish – that’s more than 350 tons of fish annually. Species...
Apr 29, 2022
In case you missed it…. Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program: Does your inland lake property qualify? Webinar held on April 13, 2022, recording here. Friday, April 29th was the 150th Arbor Day! MDNR is a cooperative partner in achieving a global goal of restoring...
Apr 15, 2022
By Paul J Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director This article is an update on MLSA’s continuing efforts to follow the science relative to the impact watercraft could have when operating in “wake boat mode” on Michigan’s inland lakes and streams. Previous coverage on this...
Apr 15, 2022
By Paul J Sniadecki, Board Director CITIZENS FOR HIGGINS LAKE LEGAL LEVELS (et al Plaintiffs) v. ROSCOMMON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS and DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, & ENERGY (EGLE), and OTHER DEFENDENTS, Court Of Appeals No. 353969 (LC No....
