Introduction to Lakes Online Course
January 20, 2026 - April 3, 2026
Registration Deadline: January 27, 2026 - 05:00PM
Online
Contact: Paige Filice
Introduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals, decision makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course, participants will learn about lake ecology, management, and protection through six interactive units.
Participants increase their knowledge and understanding of the following six topics:
- Lake ecology
- Watersheds
- Shorelines
- Aquatic plant management
- Michigan water law
- Community involvement
These topics are divided into six units which include closed captioned video lectures, interactive activities, discussion forums, quizzes, and additional resources and take approximately 2 hours to complete. The course is taught on a week-by-week basis, allowing for online communication between classmates and instructors through topical discussion forums.
Price
The course is $115/person. Register by January 5 for a discounted early bird rate of $95/person. If the cost of the course is a burden to your participation, please email Paige Filice at filicepa@msu.edu. Financial assistance may be available.
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