Video and information from Michigan DNR “It changed me so much that when I picked up my boat, I immediately put my life jacket on and made sure it fit,” a 59-year-old man told the DNR after being rescued last month from Foote Pond, located in Oscoda...
We had to make some changes and get new information out to you so we created an update, read and share the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/may2021-update
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is looking for local partners to host educational events at boat launches during the Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz happening June 26 to July 4, 2021. By registering to host an event...
Register Here In this interactive workshop, we will explore effective communication techniques for advancing lake and stream stewardship and conservation. We will look at both external communication (how we talk about water resources and our work with outside...
Friday, May 14, 2021 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Join us for this “Lunch and Learn” webinar by Brian Majka, Senior Restoration Ecologist, GEI. The physical properties and associated forces of ice, wind, and waves have a significant effect on the in-lake and shoreline ecosystem...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced $75,000 in grants to 27 local governments and nonprofit organizations for stream cleanup and monitoring through the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Program. These annual grants...
The 2021 CLMP training held online last week was recorded, and those recordings are now available for viewing. You can find links to both the session video recordings and copies of the presentation slides in PDF format by...
We have a newsletter up and ready for you to read: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/may-2021-newsletter Lots of upcoming events and opportunities for lakes and streams education inside and throughout this newsfeed. Please feel free to share with anyone who might be...
The conference was just last week and it was a success! Thank you to everyone who joined us, thank you to our sponsors, and thank you especially to the speakers who provided their time and expertise. Over 340 people registered for the event and though the session...
In Case You Missed It… follow the links below to view recordings from sessions of these conferences. There are many session you may be interested in and they are available for free. Winter Water Quality Symposium Wisconsin Water Week Shoreline and Shallows...
Registration is now open for Michigan’s 8th annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz. [Please note – The event may need to be modified or even cancelled pending developments in the COVID-19 situation.] This year’s event period will be from June 26 – July 4,...
MLSA is partnering with Maine Lakes for a presentation on the results of the Minnesota study on boat wakes that we helped to fund in the summer of 2020. Please register for this webinar and plan to join us as we learn more: Boat Wake and Propeller Wash Impacts on...
In this free, 3-hour interactive workshop, we will explore effective communication techniques for advancing lake and stream stewardship and conservation. We will look at both external communication (how we talk about water resources and our work with outside...
We’ve opened registration for our conference to all for FREE, thanks to our sponsors. You will find more about this and other news in our latest newsletter. Thanks for reading! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/april-2021-newsletter
According to an AARP article by John Waggoner entitled, Pandemic Tax Tip: Non-Itemizers Can Deduct $300 for Charity Donations in 2020 and 2021, “For the 2021 tax year, the charitable deduction is even better, at least for those who file a joint return. For 2020,...
Contact: Gary Whelan or Sierra Medrano, DNR Fisheries Division After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes this early spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Department of...
EGLE is using innovation, fresh thinking to keep them that way By Liesl Clark Director, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Not a day goes by when I’m not reminded of Michigan’s unique place on Earth – surrounded by 20 percent of the...
From an article by Paige Filice, MSU Extension – read the full article here The Benzie Conservation District will engage boaters through their Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Manistee counties. Staff and...
by Lisa Walker, neighborhoodsprout.org For homeowners, landscaping is a crucial component of our home’s exterior. To keep our lawns and gardens looking healthy and beautiful, it takes a fair amount of upkeep, but this can also be tough on the environment. To that end,...
Access the March 2021 newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/march-2021-newsletter
