• Introduction to Lakes Online

    Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes. From the comfort of home or office, participants have 24/7 access to six online units complete with closed-captioned video lectures, interactive activities, additional resources, discussion forums, quizzes and live chat sessions with classmates and MSU Extension experts. The course is offered once a year in January.

  • Michigan Lake & Stream Leaders Institute

    An intensive, multi-session statewide leadership development program, held biennially. Participants develop their technical and people skills in an atmosphere of openness, trust, friendship and camaraderie.

  • Michigan Naturalist

    Become a Michigan Naturalist and help protect Michigan’s wildlife heritage.

  • Oct 2

    Michigan Inland Lakes Convention: Working Together for Healthy Lakes

    October 2, 2024 – October 4, 2024 ET The Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport, 5700 28th St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    Included in the three-day in-person event will be a keynote address, workshops, concurrent sessions, networking receptions, and awards.

  • Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality (E0005)

    Published on April 2, 2012
    The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality.

  • Forestry, Wetlands, and Habitat *A* Syst (FAS115)

    Published on April 13, 2021
    Landowners may use this publication to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.

  • Michigan Sea Grant water issues links

    Published on March 26, 2012
    The Michigan Sea Grant website has a wealth of resources for those interested in issues related to Michigan's lakes, including the Great Lakes, streams and watersheds as well as water quality issues.

  • Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of Aquatic Plants of Michigan (WQ55)

    Published on October 27, 2015
    A Citizen's Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of the Common Rooted Aquatic Plants of Michigan Lakes

  • Discover Northeast Michigan

    Published on March 31, 2012
    Discover Northest Michigan is a Michigan Sea Grant resource that supports coastal tourism businesses in northeast Michigan.

  • Water Withdrawals and Water Use in Michigan (WQ62)

    Published on October 20, 2015
    Maintaining accurate information about the amount of water used in Michigan and the purposes of its use is important for effective water resource management.

  • Michigan's Water Withdrawal Tool

    Published on March 25, 2012
    The Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (WWAT) is designed to estimate the impact of a water withdrawal on nearby streams and rivers. Use of the WWAT is required of anyone proposing to make a large quantity withdrawal from the waters of the state.

  • 2015 Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Early Season Projections and Bulletins

    Published on July 29, 2015
    The severity of the western Lake Erie cyanobacterial harmful algal bloom (HAB) is dependent on phosphorus inputs from March 1- July 31, called the loading season.

  • MSU Institute of Water Research

    Published on March 26, 2012
    MSU Institute of Water Research

  • Michigan Frogs, Toads, and Salamanders

    Published on October 27, 2015
    Field guide to Michigan's 23 species of amphibians--frogs, toads and salamanders. This popular, nontechnical guide includes large color photos of amphibians, descriptions, similar species and maps showing state distribution.

  • Exploring the Prairie Fen Wetlands of Michigan

    Published on November 11, 2015
    A textbook that covers the details of Prairie Fen wetlands of Michigan.

  • Aquatic Invasive Species

    Published on March 26, 2012
    Two resources to help dealing with aquatic invasive species.

  • Midwest Invasive Species Information Network

    Published on March 26, 2012
    Through its website, MISIN assists experts and citizen scientists in detecting, identifying and reporting invasive species.

  • Between Land and Lake: Michigan's Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

    Published on November 10, 2015
    Imagine flying over the shoreline of western Lake Erie and seeing a mile-wide swath of grasses and bulrushes rippling in the winds. As the plane passes, thousands of waterfowl rise and take flight to a distant edge of the marsh.

  • Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan's Inland Lakes

    Published on October 28, 2015
    A 70 page publication on the natural shoreline landscapes on Michigan's inland lakes.

  • Michigan Sea Grant coastal storms project

    Published on September 28, 2017
    Michigan Sea Grant has identified some tips and online tools to help communities assess their risks from extreme storms and determine what steps they might take to reduce stormwater impact.