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.
December 9, 12:30 PM: Lake Leelanau Shoreline Stewards: Restoring shorelines and removing terrestrial invasive species. Presented by Annalise Povolo, Lake Leelanau Lake Association. Host: Benzie Conservation District.
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: 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. $
January 9-10: Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium. Host: North Central Region Water Network's Algal Bloom Action Team.
January 16, Noon: How to build a boat wash station. Presented by Nancy Popa, Lake Leelanau Lake Association. Host: Benzie Conservation District.
January 22, Noon: Art and AIS: Paper Plant Models. Presented by Linda Hamilton, Daydream Flowers. Host: Benzie Conservation District.
NEW February 18-20: Annual Invasive Species Forum. Host: Invasive Species Centre.
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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