MSU Extension Michigan Lake & Stream Leaders Institute

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  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.

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  Michigan’s 2020 Citizen Science Lake Monitoring Program

  Published on April 15, 2020
  The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is on hiatus until 2021, but there are lake monitoring options for 2020.

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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.

• From lake and stream user to lake and stream leader

  Published on February 1, 2019
  MSU Extension’s Lake and Stream Leaders Institute is currently accepting applications.

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  Keep classroom pets out of the wild

  Published on June 4, 2018
  At the end of the school year, prevent the release of invasive plants and animals into the environment by following RIPPLE recommendations for proper handling and disposal.

• How gentle volunteer recruitment efforts can yield astonishing results

  Published on September 11, 2017
  Employ “paying it forward” in outreach efforts to stimulate organizational growth.

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  Working together to improve natural resources

  Published on March 27, 2017
  Efforts to care for land and water can benefit from social networks and linking with similar organizations through an association or other social network.

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  Learning by doing: Lake and river protection

  Published on December 27, 2016
  2017 Lake and Stream Leaders Institute now accepting applications.

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  Two steps forward for nature and wildlife

  Published on October 18, 2016
  Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment?

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  Looking forward to a great summer on your lake? Get ready at the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention

  Published on April 19, 2016
  Learn the latest information and skills April 28-30 in Boyne Falls.

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  Early bird registration rate for the 2016 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention ends March 15

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Don’t miss this year’s best opportunity for hands-on learning and networking opportunities for those passionate about Michigan inland lakes.

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  Phragmites, how is it an invasive: Part 3

  Published on February 15, 2016
  What classifies this Phragmites as invasive, why is this important, and what are the parameters for classifying an organism as invasive?

• Organizations soliciting student proposals for Lakes Applied Research and Outreach Grants Program

  Published on December 28, 2015
  North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations are seeking proposals from college students and individuals enrolled in or graduates of volunteer leadership training programs that focus on lake management and leadership.

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  North American Lake Management Society and Michigan Lake and Stream Associations fund research

  Published on December 28, 2015
  $2,000 awarded to lake research conducted by graduate students at Michigan State University and Grand Valley State University.

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  Science leadership: A formula for successful lake protection and management is the focus of the 2016

  Published on December 28, 2015
  April Mega Lakes Conference in Boyne Falls offers multiple opportunities to network and learn about Michigan inland lakes.

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  Michigan Sea Grant Extension names Elliot Nelson to new position in the eastern Upper Peninsula

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Elliot Nelson, an Upper Peninsula native, has been chosen to fill a new Michigan Sea Grant Extension educator position in the eastern U.P. He will begin his new position in May 2016.

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  Michigan Clean Water Corps leads the way in helping individuals protect and manage water resources

  Published on December 14, 2015
  Technical assistance, training and grants offer a comprehensive set of resources needed to support volunteer stream monitoring efforts across the state.

• Phragmites invasions harm riparian ecology: Part 2

  Published on November 19, 2015
  Non-native invasive species increase liabilities of fires and flooding. Properties at risk of fire or flood experience reduced property value.

• Phragmites, invasions harm riparian property values: Part 1

  Published on November 9, 2015
  Non-native invasive Phragmites affect waterfront owner property values and related local ecosystems.

• Michigan Lake & Stream Associations receives the 2015 MSU Extension Key Partner Award

  Published on November 9, 2015
  Congratulations MLSA on this well-deserved recognition!