Dec 1, 2020
Each month we will meet virtually to talk about issues in your region of Michigan. We have divided the state into sections so you can choose the area you feel most connected to or come to them all! You can send topic ideas and questions to info@mymlsa.org prior to the...
Dec 1, 2020
Learn about Michigan’s lakes online from MSU Extension Registration for the award-winning Introduction to Lakes online course is now open! The 6-week self-paced online course runs January 19 – March 26, 2021 and is designed for anyone interested in inland...
Nov 30, 2020
Get all the latest news and find out about opportunities from MLSA, share the newsletter with your friends too! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/december-2020
Nov 13, 2020
by Carol Kuesel (slpoatc@gmail.com) of Spider Lake, Traverse City Purple Loosestrife – Lythrum salicaria (A.K.A. Purple lythrum, Rainbow weed, and Spiked loosestrife) is an attractive herbaceous, perennial with squarish stems that grow 1.5 to 6’ tall which are...
Nov 2, 2020
Members and Friends, we want to take this time as 2020 is wrapping up to remind you to support our organization. Michigan Lakes and Streams Association is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization that relies on memberships, magazine subscriptions, and your generous donations...
Nov 2, 2020
What is NRTF? The Nature Resources Trust Fund has come to the forefront recently because of the initiative we see on the November 2020 ballot called Proposal 1. The State of Michigan has some resources to help the public understand this unique program, take a look at...
Nov 2, 2020
November 17, 2020, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Delicious but dangerous: Responding to the Michigan red swamp crayfish invasion The newest crayfish invader in Michigan draws a spectrum of opinions. Although many associate red swamp crayfish with crawfish boils, they are...
Nov 2, 2020
The DNR is working to restore populations of Snuffbox Mussels to Michigan waters. These imperiled mussels can improve water quality and reproduce in a fascinating way that involves perch. You can read about the propagation efforts here and watch a video about the...
Nov 2, 2020
$3.6 million in grants available to target invasive species in Michigan The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative...
Nov 2, 2020
Recordings Available for Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment As you will recall, we convened online for the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention, September 16-18, 2020, to learn and share the latest innovations and ideas in lake stewardship, and to network with...
Nov 2, 2020
Riparians concerned about potential impact of Michigan Senate Bill 431 on local zoning control in Michigan by Lon Nordeen, MLSA Board Secretary SB431 was sponsored by Sen. Adam Hollier (D-District 2). The bill has passed out of committee review and has gone to the...
Oct 29, 2020
Check out our November 2020 Newsletter for all the latest: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/november2020
Oct 13, 2020
From a Press Release dated October 1, 2020 Nick Assendelft, EGLE Public Information Officer, AssendelftN@Michigan.gov The Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ (ASDSO) review of Michigan’s Dam Safety Unit, presented October 1, 2020 at a meeting of the...
Oct 12, 2020
Read more about dam safety and stay updated on the state of dams in Michigan in our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/fall2020riparianresources
Oct 11, 2020
By Mark Teicher, MLSA Board Director I have compiled a list of resources and my thoughts on how to use them, these were also published with the article in The Michigan Riparian magazine for the Fall 2020 issue but this will give you the direct links and my personal...
Sep 30, 2020
Citizen water monitoring program extended with five-year contract Residents across Michigan will benefit from a new $1.7 million contract for Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps), a network of citizen volunteers who help EGLE by collecting and sharing water quality...
Sep 30, 2020
by Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director MLSA meets with DNR, EGLE, and other stakeholders to help create strategy for aquatic invasive species prevention and control. We met in August and September to make up for some missed time during the height of the...
Sep 30, 2020
Hello, my name is Amanda Dow, I am a junior at Kalamazoo College majoring in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Studies and a minor in English. I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading in my hammock, and I love the water. I have lived around lakes and...
Sep 30, 2020
By Amanda Dow, MLSA Intern I recently attended the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention, where the topic was “Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment,” a topic I find very relevant to our current times, with both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of...
Sep 30, 2020
The Black Lake Preservation Society is a nonprofit partner of MLSA and they are doing some interesting and tech savvy work for their lake. Check out their webpage called Eyes On The Lake to see their exciting approach to lake monitoring and keeping their residents...
