MSU Extension Newaygo County

Erick Elgin

elgineri@msu.edu
Cellphone: 218-340-5731

Newaygo County Extension Office

Water Resource Educator

Telephone: 231-928-1053

Area of Expertise:

Lake conservation, aquatic plants, natural shoreline restoration, watershed best management practices, aquatic invasive species, and water quality

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Erick is a limnologist and water resources educator with Michigan State University Extension. His main responsibilities are to promote and research the wise use, protection, and restoration of our freshwater systems. Erick’s recent efforts focus on aquatic plants, lake management, natural shorelines, invasive species, and improving the knowledge of decision makers to make sound water management decisions. Erick has a M.S. in aquatic ecology from the University of Calgary and a B.S. in natural resources management from the University of Minnesota.