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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.
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Conflict, Collaboration & Consensus in Natural Resource Issues
Conflict, Collaboration & Consensus in Natural Resource Issues is a course offered by Michigan State University Extension designed to help natural resource professionals gain confidence and competence in helping groups and communities productively address contentious natural resource issues.
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Oct 8
Free online Michigan Water School webinar series
October 8, 2020 3:00PM – 5:00PM
Understanding the state’s water resources is important for elected and appointed officials and their staff when making sound water management decisions.
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Sep 25
Free paddling workshop in Ottawa County on Sept. 25
September 25, 2021 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Participants in the free in-person workshops will explore a river system in search of aquatic invasive species with assistance from MI Sea Grant and staff from the local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA).
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Oct 9
Free paddling workshop in Lansing on Oct. 9
October 9, 2021 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Participants in the free in-person workshops will explore a river system in search of aquatic invasive species with assistance from MI Sea Grant and staff from the local Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA).
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Sep 8
Virtual Michigan Conservation Stewards Program Fall 2021
September 8, 2021 – November 10, 2021 Virtual
This program is designed for those interested in science-based ecosystem management principles & sharing this knowledge with others.
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May 25
Michigan River Steelhead Project Meeting Series
May 25, 2022 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Season Wrap-up Meeting Wednesday, May 25, 2022 7-8:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Dec 15
Michigan River Steelhead Project Meeting Series
December 15, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Winter Meeting Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7-8:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Sep 29
Michigan River Steelhead Project Meeting Series
September 29, 2021 7:00PM – 8:30PM
2021 Kickoff Meeting Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 7-8:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Oct 3
Free paddling workshop on the Detroit River
October 3, 2021
Join us on October 3 for a 2-hour paddle on The Detroit River looking for AIS. Kayaks and gear provided.
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Nov 17
2021 MiCorps Annual Volunteer Monitoring Conference
November 17, 2021 9:00AM – 4:00PM Zoom
The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) annual volunteer lake and stream monitoring conference provides an excellent opportunity to stay up to date on monitoring methods and to meet and interact with other volunteer monitors.
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Fighting Infectious Diseases: Small Organisms, Epic Possibilities
Published on February 4, 2021
Researcher Eric Benbow studies insects in lakes, ponds and streams to understand their impact on pathogens that can emerge and spread disease to humans and wildlife.
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Session 2: Michigan Water School Webinar Series - Water Quality
Published on December 3, 2020
Session 2: Water Quality. MSU Extension Water School provides local decision-makers, appointed and elected officials, and municipal staff with critical, relevant information needed to understand Michigan’s water resources, including the fundamentals of water science, in order to support sound water management decisions and increase awareness of current and future local and state water issues.
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Virtual Shiver on the River 2021
Published on May 28, 2021
Michigan Sea Grant educator Mary Bohling guides us through stops along Belle Isle to learn more about what the island has to offer.
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Homes at Home Session 13: Cruise the Great Lakes
Published on May 3, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant educators will answer some of the many questions we received during our series - some were stumpers: do fish sleep? And others we just didn’t get time to answer before. Watch and learn lots of different fun facts about the Great Lakes!
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Homes at Home Session 11: Misunderstood Mudpuppies
Published on April 25, 2020
In this episode, Michigan Sea Grant educators Mary Bohling and Elliot Nelson explain how important mudpuppies are in our environment.
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Homes at Home Session 12: Turtles
Published on April 30, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant educators Mary Bohling and Elliot Nelson help us learn all about the turtles of the Great Lakes. -- And Elliot even sings a special song!
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Homes at Home Session 10: Great Lakes Invaders
Published on April 22, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant educator Meaghan Gass teaches us about different species that have “invaded” the Great Lakes! Learn about sea lamprey, quagga and zebra mussels and more, and how YOU can help to keep more invaders from getting into our lakes.
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Homes at Home Session 9: Bioblitz
Published on April 19, 2020
In this episode, our friend from Minnesota Sea Grant, Marte Kitson, teaches us about biodiversity and the Great Lakes Bioblitz! The Bioblitz takes place in all the Great Lakes states and starts on Earth Day, April 22 and lasts for 4 weeks - you can be a part of this important citizen science project -- learn how in today’s session! Our challenge this week is to practice observing nature in your own backyard!
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Homes at Home Session 6: Lake Sturgeon
Published on April 10, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator Elliot Nelson talks about the Great Lakes, and that giant of all Great Lakes fish - the lake sturgeon!
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Homes at Home Session 7: Frogs and Toads
Published on April 12, 2020
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educators Elliot Nelson and Mary Bohling talk about the Great Lakes frogs and toads! Our challenge today is to create an awesome toad house for your own backyard!
