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Introduction to Lakes Online

Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes. From the comfort of home or office, participants have 24/7 access to six online units complete with closed-captioned video lectures, interactive activities, additional resources, discussion forums, quizzes and live chat sessions with classmates and MSU Extension experts. The course is offered once a year in January.
Protecting Lakes and Streams

The MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams has a variety of educational resources, classes, and more focused on the protection and conservation of lakes and streams.
Mar 19

Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training and Certification Program

March 19, 2025 – March 20, 2025 Lake St. Clair Metropark Thomas Welsh Activity Center, 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township, MI 48045

The 2025 Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training is for professional landscape, natural resource, and marine contractors who want to design, implement and maintain natural shoreline landscaping on inland lakes.
Oct 17

2025 Shoreline and Shallows Conference

October 17, 2025 8:30AM – 4:00PM MSU Kellogg Center, 219 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing

The Shoreline and Shallows Conference is a biennial event that brings together professionals, researchers, agency staff, and others interested in protecting lake shorelines. This year's theme is "Restoring Resiliency to Shorelines."
Jan 20

Introduction to Lakes Online Course

January 20, 2026 – April 3, 2026 Online

Introduction to Lakes Online is a six-week online course specially designed for lake users, lakefront property owners and lake managers interested in learning about inland lakes.
Nov 3

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

November 3, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Dec 3

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

December 3, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Dec 1

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

December 1, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Nov 5

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

November 5, 2025 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Feb 4

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

February 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Jan 7

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

January 7, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Jan 5

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

January 5, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Feb 2

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

February 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Mar 2

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

March 2, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Mar 4

Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP Credit Clinic

March 4, 2026 10:00AM – 2:00PM Online

MSU’s Pesticide Safety Education Program offers virtual training series for applicators and ag professionals, covering pesticide safety, Endangered Species Act compliance, environmental protection and best practices in application and equipment use.
Dec 5

2025 Annual MiCorps Conference

December 5, 2025 9:00AM – 3:30PM Online

The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) hosts a volunteer monitoring conference each fall. Participants join stream and lake monitoring volunteers and program coordinators from across Michigan to learn, network, and celebrate our collective achievements!
Aquatic Invasive Plants: A Field Guide for Michigan Lakes, Streams, and Ponds

Published on April 17, 2025
This guide is designed to help you identify aquatic invasive plants that you might encounter in or near Michigan’s lakes, streams, and ponds. Each entry includes an illustration or photograph highlighting key characteristics to aid in identification.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes

Published on August 1, 2024
Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today!
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities

Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.