Online Learning

Many organizations offer online learning opportunities. The list below highlights many current lake-related online events. These events welcome lake professionals and the public.

 

Events Listing

All times Eastern. "$" indicates there may be a cost to participate.

September 12, 9:00 AM: Genes on the move: Understanding red swamp crayfish spread in southeastern Michigan. Presented by Jared Homola, USGS Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit. Host: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

September 16, 9:00 AM: 2024 SepticSmart Week: Septic system 101. Host: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

NEW September 19, 2:00 PM: Can removing invasive cattails benefit lakes? Presented by Amy Schrank, Minnesota Sea Grant/University of Minnesota. Host: University of Minnesota AIS Detectors.

October 8, 2:00 PM: Learning from the past to manage inland lake fisheries for the future. Presented by Karen Alofs, University of Michigan. Host: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership.

October 15, 2:00 PM: Inland lake shoreline assessment and best management practices in Michigan. Presented by Eric Calabro, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Host: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership.

October 22, 2:00 PM: The National Lakes Assessment: A collaborative survey of lakes in the United States. Presented by Lareina Guenzel, US Environmental Protection Agency. Host: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership

October 29, 2:00 PM: Basics of shoreline erosion control: New documents to help in design and management. Presented by Julia Kirkwood, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Jen Buchanan, Red Twig Environmental, LLC. Host: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership.

December 10, 2:00 PM: MGLP Lake Conservation Grant: Information for potential applicants. Presented by Joe Nohner, Michigan DNR and Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership. Host: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership.

January - March 2025: Introduction to Lakes (6-week self-paced online course covering a range of lake topics including lake ecology, watersheds, shorelines, aquatic plant management, Michigan water law, and community involvement) Presented by the Michigan State University Extension Center for Lakes and Streams. $

Ongoing: Michigan Paddle Stewards (three-hour, self-paced online course teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species). Host: Michigan Sea Grant.

 

You may also wish to explore these websites for additional events, recordings of past events, and more: 

Michigan Inland Lakes Convention presentation recordings

Michigan Lakes and Streams Association

Michigan State University Extension Center for Lakes and Streams

Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership

North American Lake Management Society

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