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MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds

Published on April 7, 2020
Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed.
Lakes, Streams & Watersheds

MSU Extension teams with local, state, regional and federal agencies and stakeholder organizations to protect and promote the sustainable use of the state’s distinctive aquatic resources.
Michigan Clean Water Corps | Lakes, Streams & Watersheds

A network of lake and stream volunteer monitoring programs in Michigan. Data collected by volunteers are used in their local communities and by the Department of Environmental Quality for use in water resources management and protection programs.
Michigan Sea Grant water issues links

Published on March 26, 2012
The Michigan Sea Grant website has a wealth of resources for those interested in issues related to Michigan's lakes, including the Great Lakes, streams and watersheds as well as water quality issues.
Great Lakes Literacy, Principle One – bodies of fresh water connected to each other and to the world

Published on February 20, 2012
Great Lakes Literacy is an understanding of the Great Lakes’ influence on you and your influence on the Great Lakes. Principle One focuses on Great Lakes connections.
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 2

Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s web-based Water Withdrawal Assessment tool provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues.
You are closer to the Great Lakes than you think

Published on December 27, 2013
Trace your potential impacts on water resources by visualizing how water flows from your local area and throughout the Great Lakes Basin.
Michigan Watersheds and how our actions influence water quality

Published on December 19, 2013
Whether you have lived in Michigan most or all of your life or you moved here at some point, take some time to learn about Michigan Watersheds so you can do your part to help steward the Great Lakes for the next generations to enjoy.
Youth Watershed Summit report showcases student-led water stewardship in Northeast Michigan

Published on October 3, 2013
Youth Watershed Summit Report reflects contributions of nearly 200 students from across Northeast Michigan counties to share their watershed studies and stewardship projects.
How healthy is Michigan’s longest river?

Published on November 20, 2015
Grand River in the spotlight at Tenth Annual Water Quality Forum.
Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool can help local planning officials plan for the future: Part 1

Published on May 27, 2013
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment tool screens large quantity water withdrawals to prevent adverse impacts to stream and river ecology. The Web-based system also provides valuable information that planners can use to prevent water availability issues.
NOAA B-WET and 4-H20: Growing watershed education and opportunities in northeast Michigan

Published on September 14, 2012
Teachers, school administrators, and community partners participate in a floating workshop aimed to explore opportunities where schools and community can work together in engaging youth in feet-wet, real world watershed learning experiences.
Woody debris in urban watersheds - Not so cut and dried

Published on September 1, 2015
Understanding the critical and beneficial role that woody debris plays in a river's ecology and how to properly manage it is crucial when dealing with large woody debris issues in urban watersheds.
Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

Published on April 24, 2020
Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.
Journal Articles | W. K. Kellogg Chair in Agricultural, Food & Community Ethics
Jagdish Poudel

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Forest Economics and Policy
poudelja@msu.edu
Feb 25

Steelhead Fishery Workshop 2021

February 25, 2021 6:00PM – 8:30PM Zoom Webinar

Workshop discussing topics related to steelhead anglers, charter captains, resource professionals, and other community members interested in fishery management.
Boaters and anglers can help slow the spread of invasive species

Published on February 17, 2012
By following the Inspect, Remove, Drain, Dispose, and Spray, Rinse, or Dry protocol, boaters and anglers can help protect their favorite lakes and streams from invasive species.
Detention Pond guidebook offers private owners advice on proper maintenance

Published on December 17, 2015
Reducing the impacts of pollutants and stormwater on local streams resulting from increased development is key to protecting Michigan’s water resources.
Probing the past informs fisheries management for the future

Published on May 3, 2016
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