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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.
Considering Aquatic Ecosystems: The Basis for Michigan's Water Withdrawal Assessment Proc.(WQ60)

Published on November 9, 2015
In 2008, the Michigan Legislature enacted historic new laws to manage large quantity water withdrawals using hydrologic and ecological sciences as the framework for policy development.
Smart Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Smart Rain Garden

Published on January 4, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden.
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training Manual

Published on October 28, 2015
Michigan’s abundance of inland lakes provides seasonal and year-round waterfront living for many Michigan citizens.
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.
Learn to identify native and invasive aquatic plants with hands-on training

Published on June 5, 2025
Summer sessions available on plant identification and kayak safety through Michigan Sea Grant's MI Paddle Stewards program.
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.
HABs videos offer tips for a healthy pond or lake

Published on April 24, 2025
Three online presentations cover topics including septic systems, nutrient budgets, direct management options of HABs, and more.
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.
Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program awards $31,000 to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on May 8, 2023
Thirteen projects receive grant funding to educate boaters and anglers on the importance of cleaning, draining, and drying their equipment to protect lakes and rivers.
What’s the ‘sitch’ on swimmer’s itch?

Published on August 1, 2022
Swimmer’s itch is an allergic reaction to a parasitic infection – while it sounds frightening, it’s not nearly as serious as it sounds.
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!
The honk heard across the Great Lakes 

Published on July 30, 2025
Learn more about the comeback story of the giant Canada goose and how to coexist with them. 
Recreational fishing isn’t just about fun, it also provides food

Published on December 16, 2024
Harvesting local, wild-caught fish is one of the benefits of fishing. Each year, Michigan anglers fishing under a recreational license harvest fish worth over $40 million from Great Lakes waters alone.
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.
Have an invasive species in your yard? Connect with your local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA) to find a solution

Published on April 21, 2021
There are 22 CISMAs across the state tracking and treating invasive species on public and private lands.
Salt runoff can impair lakes

Published on June 2, 2024
Salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks can turn our “fresh” water salty.
Lakes in the offseason: A look under the ice

Published on January 2, 2020
Learn about lakes this winter with Introduction to Lakes Online.
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2025
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
Stop the Cray – Drink Away! A look inside a new collaboration for invasive species education

Published on June 8, 2023
MSU Extension and Trail Point Brewing Co. have joined forces to spread awareness of troublesome aquatic invasive species through a new innovative outreach and education event this summer.