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Spring lawn care tips for shoreline homeowners, April 21, 2023
Michigan Watersheds and how our actions influence water quality, May 2, 2022
Take cues from nature to bring wildlife to your lake’s shoreline, July 1, 2021
What can you do to manage Lymantria dispar in your landscape?, June 10, 2021
Smart stormwater solutions for protecting your waterfront, April 1, 2021
Connect with Nature: Join us this fall for “Conservation Talk Tuesdays” webinar series, October 8, 2020
Being “SepticSmart” ensures the health of your family, lake and waterfront investment, September 11, 2020
Wild turkeys: A Michigan conservation success story, November 26, 2019
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP), August 6, 2019
2019 Introduction to Lakes registration now available, December 6, 2018
It’s time to clean, drain, dry and dispose!, April 6, 2018
Michigan Swimmer’s Itch Partnership presents results of 2017 control efforts, March 20, 2018
How can volunteers build community conservation capacity to address local conservation needs?, January 2, 2018
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program helps ready the next squad of citizen scientist superheroes, January 2, 2018
Learn about Michigan’s lakes online, September 19, 2017
Celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month, July 11, 2017
Conference to discuss threats to Michigan inland lakes and streams, March 28, 2017
Workshop offers options for protecting shorelines, February 28, 2017
Learning by doing: Lake and river protection, December 27, 2016
Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind, December 27, 2016
Statewide lake organizations soliciting student proposals for 2017 Lake Research Student Grants Prog, December 22, 2016
Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”, October 19, 2016
Explore Michigan's inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month, July 12, 2016
Workshop emphasizes the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, March 2, 2016
Early bird registration rate for the 2016 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention ends March 15, February 29, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day seven, February 27, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day six, February 26, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day five, February 25, 2016
Testing drinking water for lead in homes, February 24, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day four, February 24, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day three, February 23, 2016
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day two, February 22, 2016
Organizations soliciting student proposals for Lakes Applied Research and Outreach Grants Program, December 28, 2015
North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations fund research, December 28, 2015
Science leadership: A formula for successful lake protection and management is the focus of the 2016, December 28, 2015
When decorating for the holidays, don’t overlook the lovely White Pine, Michigan’s state tree, December 18, 2015
Detention Pond guidebook offers private owners advice on proper maintenance, December 17, 2015
Michigan Natural Features Inventory program highlights Michigan’s Great Lakes Coastal region, December 15, 2015
Michigan Clean Water Corps leads the way in helping individuals protect and manage water resources, December 14, 2015
Microplastics continue to threaten the health of the Great Lakes, November 2, 2015
What can you do to help protect your lake?, September 30, 2015
Woody debris in urban watersheds - Not so cut and dried, September 1, 2015
Army of volunteers put state's frogs in good hands, August 31, 2015
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students, August 3, 2015
Introduction to Lakes course coming soon to a computer near you, July 17, 2015
Explore Michigan’s inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month, July 8, 2015
2015 Lake and Stream Leaders Institute seeking those who wish to learn how to be effective stewards, March 15, 2015
Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of maintaining septic systems, March 3, 2015
Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes is the focus of an upcoming forum and lecture, March 3, 2015
Michigan Lake and Stream Association’s 54th Annual Conference to be held May 1-2 in Boyne Falls, February 27, 2015
Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, February 25, 2015
Michigan aquatic invasive species featured during February 22-28 National Invasive Species Awareness, February 22, 2015
Lake Research Grants Program from Michigan chapter of the North American Lake Management Society, December 31, 2014
Backpack resource helps translate Michigan’s complex landscape into describable natural communities, December 29, 2014
U.S. National Climate Assessment reports on the science of climate change and its impacts, December 16, 2014
Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute is seeking applications for their Class of 2015, December 11, 2014
Delving into the secret lives of frogs and toads, October 30, 2014
State of Michigan announces details of the 2014 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, October 29, 2014
A day in the life of the permanently grinning Blanding’s Turtle, a Michigan protected species, October 29, 2014
Scientists in search of healthy native ash trees in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio counties, October 29, 2014
Now is the time to get familiar with resources available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory, October 22, 2014
Clean, drain and dry recreational equipment to help prevent the introduction and spread of AIS, August 8, 2014
Aquatic invasive species: the “greatest threat to Michigan’s tourism industry”, August 8, 2014
Take a few minutes to learn about your lake by visiting the Michigan Natural Shoreline website, July 30, 2014
Plan a road trip to a Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership demonstration site for shoreline ideas, July 30, 2014
A Certified Natural Shoreline Professional can help you understand a shoreline’s erosion potential, July 30, 2014
Check out the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s Shoreline Educator Network, July 30, 2014
Online resources available for identification and control of Michigan invasive plant species, December 31, 2013
Variety of planting stock available for natural shoreline landscaping, December 31, 2013
Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment, December 31, 2013
Implementing shoreline landscaping requires pre-planning, December 31, 2013
Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society offers free membership, December 30, 2013
Sediment in stormwater is a common pollutant which negatively impacts water quality, December 30, 2013
You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think, December 27, 2013
Michigan Inland Lake Partnership Conference offers ways to learn about inland lakes, December 20, 2013
Are flushable bathroom products safe for sewer and septic systems?, November 21, 2013
Plugging an abandoned well is the right thing to do for your health, safety and the environment, November 4, 2013
Is nitrate a potential contaminant in your drinking water supply?, November 3, 2013
Is arsenic a potential contaminant in your drinking water supply?, November 3, 2013
Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site, November 3, 2013
Extreme care should be taken when considering what to plant over and around your septic system, October 31, 2013
Now is the time to learn your plants and explore opportunities for citizen science on your lake, October 28, 2013
Lake communities, organizations can partner to protect lakes, February 28, 2013
Bountiful inland lakes make Michigan a water wonderland, but they need protection, February 23, 2013
Winter is a great time to begin planning shoreline projects, December 18, 2012
Inland lake habitats critical to maintaining healthy lake ecosystems, December 12, 2012
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership reaches homeowners through Shoreline Educator Network, December 5, 2012
Groundwater models teach all ages about the water cycle, and how water and pollutants travel, November 30, 2012
Home site assessments protect water quality, November 29, 2012
Michigan Green Schools Program is fun, encourages students to explore their inner “green”, November 15, 2012
Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available, November 9, 2012
Know your lake plants — get out on your lake and sample!, September 20, 2012
Best Control Practice Guides available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory, September 10, 2012
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership offers comprehensive inland lake shorelines information, September 10, 2012
Protect the water quality of your water well, July 27, 2012
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers, July 24, 2012
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator, July 5, 2012
Alternatives to conventional septic systems to treat on-site wastewater, June 27, 2012
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home, June 22, 2012
Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury, June 22, 2012
Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet, May 3, 2012
At-home soil-test kit makes lawn and garden maintenance simple and effective, April 30, 2012
Understanding the water cycle is key to protecting Michigan’s vast water resources, March 30, 2012
Managing household wastewater in sensitive shoreline areas, March 30, 2012
Workshop emphasizes the importance of natural shorelines on inland lakes, February 16, 2012

Authored Documents

Smart Shorelands: Stormwater Solutions for Protecting Your Waterfront, January 4, 2024

Courses

Conservation Stewards Program

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Video: Groundwater Model
Session 4: Michigan Water School Webinar Series - Water Policy
Session 3: Michigan Water School Webinar Series - Water Economics, Finance, and Planning

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