An Editorial by Scott Brown ML&SA Executive Director Earlier this summer, Governor Snyder and the Michigan state legislature came to an agreement on an initial funding package earmarked for the battle against a now decades old invasion of aquatic invasive species....
Vicki and Pat Springstead of Higgins Lake (Roscommon County) have received the Michigan Lake and Stream Associations’ 2014 “Riparians of the Year” award. The annual award was announced at the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention banquet in early May and presented to the...
by Sharon Wagner ML&SA Central Office Manager It is with deep regret we share the sad news that Sue Vomish, ML&SA President, passed away following a long illness on June 29, 2014. Sue played a major role in ML&SA serving as both Board President and...
By Brett Riser, Aquatic Biologist Calhoun Conservation District and Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Educator Natural shorelines are not only visually appealing but directly benefit many fish species in Michigan. Michigan has more than 11,000 lakes, tens of...
Submitted by Freshwater Future It’s been refreshing to hear positive news about restoring the Great Lakes these last several years. A much needed source of federal funds — the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which began in 2010 – provided a much needed boost...
A FOUR PART SEMINAR: WATER ISSUES FOR ALL OF US The biological control of the widespread zebra and quagga mussel infestation in inland lakes will be the focus of A Four Part Seminar: Water Issues For All of Us to be held on June 19th, Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM...
Michigan lakefront property owners would be well advised to keep a watchful eye out this spring and summer for yet another potentially harmful exotic aquatic invasive plant – European frog-bit (scientific name: Hydrocharis morsus-ranae). Detected last summer...
by Cal Killen Glen Arbor, Michigan 231-715-0221 ckillen@tia-software.com This is the story of how the Glen Lake Association (GLA) applied modern technology to their management of Glen Lake’s water level. The results are more accurate water level control at...
Senate Bill 444 Streamlines Processes and Authorizes Local Governments to Assess Public Boat Launch Fees Introduced by Senator Tom Casperson in the summer of 2013, Senate Bill 444 provides common sense regulatory relief to lake associations and lake management...
By David Marks, Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services People live on the water for many reasons including the appeal of being close to nature. Mute swans are beautiful animals and many people appreciate having a family group to watch. But it is an invader to...
Register Now for the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention! http://michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu The Early Bird Registration Discount Ends on March 1st, 2014 Bill Rustem, Director of Strategy for Governor Snyder Announced as Event Plenary Speaker Michigan Inland...
Story and Photo by Scott Brown, ML&SA Executive Director Starry stonewort (Scientific Name: Nitellopsis obtusa), a member of the Characeae family, and considered a beneficial, though increasingly rare “connoisseur of clean water” within its native...
Michigan Lake and Stream Associations is proud of the fact that we have conducted fifty two consecutive annual conferences. However, in order to promote and support the broad interests of our various collaborative partners, the previously scheduled venue and dates for...
Save the Date! Michigan Chapter, North American Lake Management Society Schedules November 1st, 2013 “Lunch and Learn Seminar Luncheon” Registration is now open to attend the Michigan North American Lake Management Society’s (McNALMS) Fall luncheon. Scheduled for...
Zebra mussels have been monitored in Gull Lake (southwestern Michigan) since 1995 by Michigan State University scientists. Massive die-offs of the mussels were observed in Gull Lake in the summers of 2010, 2011 and 2012, coinciding with the warmest water...
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state regulatory agency responsible for the issuance of permits for various projects that may impact Michigan’s environment. Various divisions within the DEQ issue a wide variety of permits annually as...
Michigan lake lovers would be well served by visiting the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Michigan Water Science Center’s Lake Water Clarity Interactive Map Viewer – a free on‐line resource that allows users to view the water transparency of thousands of inland...
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP) is offering a professional training for individuals interested in becoming a part of the MNSP Shoreline Educator Network (SEN). Topic: How to conduct homeowner workshops on the benefits of natural shoreline...
As a lake association member and lakefront property owner, you recognize the importance of keeping your lake clean. Michigan has more than 23,500 miles of inland lake shoreline, and the condition of that shoreline has a large impact on the health of our lakes. Intense...
