Our latest newsletter is out! Get the details of the upcoming MiCorps volunteer lake and stream monitoring conference, our Introduction to Lakes online course, and other Center activities. conta.cc/4yFoKS9

Upcoming Lake and Stream Classes, Conferences, and Grants

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Join us in Muskegon! Anyone interested in Michigan's lakes or streams will find something exciting on the MiCorps conference agenda. Check it out! www.micorps.net/events/confe...

Go Green! We caught Sparty's attention with our diverse catalog of programs to protect Michigan's lakes and streams! What program do you think he'll attend next? Maybe he'll wash some boats to prevent invasive species, or perhaps collect water samples with our MiCorps volunteers...

As a scientist, I wish everyone knew that getting ‘bogged down’ isn’t actually a bad thing. Here’s why. 🧵 1/

Registration is now open for the 2026 Annual MiCorps Conference! Celebrate Michigan's volunteer lake and stream monitoring, learn about freshwater science, and have a generally great time with folks who are passionate about our water. Join us! www.micorps.net/events/confe...

This new research out of Wisconsin suggests that herbicide treatments for invasive plants like Eurasian watermilfoil should be weighed carefully against the possible negative impacts of treatment on the lake ecosystem.

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Wisconsin study: Herbicide treatments for invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in lakes harm native plants and may even intensify the impact of the invasion. Whole-lake treatments, most likely to control invasive plants, are also most likely to harm native plants. authors.elsevier.com/a/1nqx614Z6t...

Breaking: New LakeCare initiative expands MSU Extension's shoreline stewardship work in northern Michigan. LakeCare will strengthen shoreline conservation efforts among state, Tribal, and federal partners and support a new MSU Extension shoreline educator position. www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-lak...

I am a mom and scientist begging everyone to look closer at the muck. We’ve been conditioned to see wetlands as wastelands. But three decades of research, I see a fiercely defiant wilderness. The boreal mire is a dynamic carbon-trapping vault that in some places has outlasted ice ages. 1/

Wish you knew more about lakes? We have the perfect online course for you. It runs for 6 weeks over the winter; you can participate at your own pace, and you'll gain an improved understanding of lake ecology and management practices. Enrollment is open now! canr.msu.edu/lakesonline

As summer winds down, webinars crank up! We continue to gather webinars related to inland lakes and streams all in one place for you. Coming soon: 🧪 Lots of PFAS content 📈 Connecting data to stewardship 🌿 Invasive species 🔬 Microplastics ...and more! The list: www.canr.msu.edu/michiganlake...

Webinar today! Check out the totally revised inland lake planning tool for Midwestern states: Lake Conservation Planner 2.0 Join at 2 PM Eastern today: midwestglaciallakes.org/resources/we...

Remember to Clean, Drain, and Dry to protect waterfowl habitat from invasive species as hunting seasons kick off in Michigan. www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo...

Looking for a job? Interested in protecting Michigan lakes? Here's a pretty unique opportunity to do just that with the UP Land Conservancy!

Jo Latimore@jolatimore.bsky.social · 3w ago

Job opportunity: Plan and manage conservation easement acquisitions that benefit inland lakes in northern Michigan. This contract position will be housed at the Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy. Review of applications started 9/18, so apply soon. www.uplandconservancy.org/join-our-team

Webinar TODAY at noon: PFAS and you. Part of Michigan's PFAS Awareness Week. www.michigan.gov/pfasresponse...

Webinar TODAY at noon: Learn about the proposed Michigan Water Trust Fund Act, which would collect revenue through royalties paid by bottled water companies to support Michigan's critical water needs. flowwateradvocates.org/mwtfa/

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Register now: MWTFA webinar on September 21 at Noon As Michiganders, we’re proud to call the Great Lakes our home, and that everyone can get out and enjoy our beautiful lakes and rivers. But even here...

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Are you a Michigander with a septic system? Michigan's SepticSmart Week is next week. Catch a webinar on how to manage your system properly, and learn about our state's loan program for people who need to update their systems. www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo...

More on water lettuce and water hyacinth - popular pond plants that threaten our lakes and streams. www.canr.msu.edu/news/is_your...

Michigan has added 6 species to its invasive species list - including water lettuce and water hyacinth. Fear not - there are plenty of gorgeous alternatives for your water garden or pond! Check out guidance from MSU Extension: www.canr.msu.edu/news/alterna...

There are TWO webinars today at 2 pm ET on how to apply for grants to support Michigan waters... see thread for links!

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🤷‍♀️❓🌿 Is this aquatic plant invasive? Get your hands on our NEW free-to-download identification cards for the invasive plants you're most likely to see in Michigan lakes, streams, and wetlands. Each card compares the invasive species with a similar native species. www.canr.msu.edu/news/is-this...

MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casted a wider net in 2026 The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records. How many you ask? Read on! www.canr.msu.edu/news/year-tw...

Webinar: Restoring our underwater forests: Can native revegetation enhance invasive resistance in lakes? Presented by Abha Panda, University of Minnesota. Host: University of Minnesota AIS Detectors. September 9, 2:00 PM: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Webinar: Restoring our Underwater Forests: Can Native Revegetation Enhance Invasion Resistance in Lakes?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation...

About this webinar: Current efforts to manage invasive plants in lakes rely on repeated herbicide treatments, which are costly and rarely lead to long-term control or native plant recovery. Revegetati...

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That's a wrap on the 2026 MiCorps Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Detection Blitz! This year's Blitz broke all the records set during our inaugural Blitz in 2025: More participants, more observations, and more verified AIS records. See what was found: www.canr.msu.edu/news/year-tw...

It's definitely water grants season here in Michigan! We just watched a webinar from EGLE on their "Watershed Council Grants" program - they seek to support organizations (not only councils) and their conservation and education activities. Proposals due Oct. 27: www.michigan.gov/egle/about/o...

💰More grants! Learn how to apply for funds from the Michigan Invasive Species Program during a webinar on September 8. Sign up for the webinar at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program Webinar: General program and priority area information . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email ab...

A request for proposals under the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program (MISGP) was recently released with applications due Nov. 1, 2026. The 2026 MISGP program will provide up to $2.4 million in gr...

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💰Grants! The Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership has released its Request for Proposals. Funding is available to support projects that benefit fish habitat in the Midwestern US. Learn more at midwestglaciallakes.org/grant/ and at their September 8 webinar: midwestglaciallakes.org/resources/we...

Why do we care about Chara? Possibly Michigan's most important underwater understory species, this macroalga (large algae!) provides critical habitat for aquatic life. Read our article: www.canr.msu.edu/news/why-do-...

Guiding lake whitefish through troubled waters: The invasive quagga mussel has coincided with a signficant decline in whitefish populations in the Great Lakes. Learn about ongoing research to address the issue from Michigan EGLE: www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo...

Bowfin or faux-fin? Reel in the truth about these lookalike fish! 🐟🐟🐟 Learn how to identify bowfin, burbot, and the invasive northern snakehead fish with our article that shows you key differences in body shape, coloration, and fins. www.canr.msu.edu/news/bowfin-...

We're beyond thrilled to be part of Michigan's new LakeCare initiative, expanding inland lake stewardship in northern Michigan. We're HIRING a new team member in the Upper Peninsula to provide Extension leadership for LakeCare. Apply by August 31! Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/new-lak...