Sep 6, 2023
Governor Whitmer appointed some new members to the Water Use Advisory Council (WUAC). One notable appointment was MLSA’s President, David Maturen. Previously MLSA’s Treasurer, Mike Gallagher, sat on the council and Dave is taking over his role as representative of...
Sep 1, 2023
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Aug 31, 2023
By Mary Reilly, AICP, MSU Extension Educator It was an honor to be invited and present at the MLSA Conference and give a presentation with Rod Cortright (Evangeline Township) on “Why Zoning Matters.” An article on this subject also appeared in The Michigan Riparian in...
Aug 21, 2023
Thanks to the kindness of thousands of campers and boaters who gave an additional $2 when making their camping or boating reservation, the DNR is rolling out fishing line recycling tubes this summer and fall (with many in southern Michigan already in place). With the...
Aug 21, 2023
The Sun Times News of Manchester, MI reports on a township board that has rejected a mining permit causing much controversy. Read the article here: Sharon Township Board Unanimously Rejects Stoneco’s Mining Permit It is issues like this one that Michigan Lakes and...
Aug 21, 2023
By: Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director A lake association member of MLSA in Southwest Michigan recently applied for a regulatory buoy to provide increased safety in a no-wake channel. The lake association planned to cover the cost and maintenance of the buoy. This...
Aug 21, 2023
MLSA member, Crystal Lake and Watershed Association, catches the attention of the media with high numbers of reported cases of Swimmer’s Itch this year. You can find out more about this issue facing the CLWA by following the links to recent stories below. We’ve also...
Aug 21, 2023
By Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed yet another piece of legislation undoing a policy from former Governor Rick Snyder’s administration, with the repeal of the “no stricter than federal” law. Public...
Aug 15, 2023
ICYMI: Thursday, August 10, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Why, Oh Why Won’t They Clean, Drain and Dry? Understanding Impediments to Boater and Angler Behavior Change Aquatic invasive species continue to be spread by boaters and anglers, primarily by those who travel...
Aug 10, 2023
by Audrey Gagner, Michigan State University Extension Michigan State University Extension’s Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) is now enrolling participants for its Fall 2023 programs, which will span 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11 and running through...
Aug 1, 2023
I hope you are sipping a cool beverage on your boat while you read this newsletter. Enjoy summer, share with your friends, let us know what you think: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/august-2023-newsletter
Jul 28, 2023
by Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director We saw the initial report last fall; it was released but then announced as a draft. After months of waiting, the report has been completely vetted by the full Michigan Department of Natural Resources and is ready for its...
Jul 7, 2023
The magazine is currently on the presses and there are many references to website, past articles, and other important information to share. If you have the magazine the following information will help you follow the references from each article with a simple click. If...
Jul 7, 2023
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...
Jul 7, 2023
By Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director SB14, introduced on January 17, 2023, is a bill seeking to amend the Administrative Procedures Act to delete provisions that prohibit Michigan Agencies from adopting or promulgating a rule more stringent than the applicable...
Jul 7, 2023
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director As reported last month, the ruling in the SCOTUS case Sackett vs EPA, reduced the scope of the waters and wetlands regulated by the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). Questions have arisen about what that means for Michigan, at...
Jul 7, 2023
Here is the link to our July news and updates – remember to read, comment, and share: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/july-2023-newsletter
Jun 13, 2023
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...
Jun 8, 2023
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...
Jun 8, 2023
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...
