Stream monitoring programs across Michigan welcome community members to volunteer as citizen scientists to collect macroinvertebrates and calculate a water quality score for area rivers and streams. Aquatic insects spend a large portion of their lives in streams and serve as an indicator species for water quality.
Knowing the types of bugs that live in our streams helps us understand how healthy the river system is, which areas are healthiest, and where...
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The mission of MiCorps is to network and expand volunteer water quality monitoring organizations statewide for the purpose of collecting, sharing and using reliable data; educate and inform the public about water quality issues; and foster water resources stewardship to facilitate the preservation and protection of Michigan’s water resources.
MiCorps is comprised of three core programs: the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program, the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program, and the Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program. MiCorps also provides technical assistance and other support to local units of government, nonprofit entities, and other volunteers around the state in the management of these initiatives, including:
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recently released its infrastructure report card, assigning the United States an overall grade of “C” and rating Michigan slightly lower with a “C-.” […]
Illinois has 63 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, much of which is lined with traditional erosion control structures like breakwaters and seawalls. While these are meant to protect the shore, […]
The decisions we make in our homes can affect our water resources. Learn tips to minimize your impact on Michigan’s waterways by making small changes in the appliances you use, how you store and dispose of chemicals, how you do your laundry, and more!
Yard care is a huge responsibility, especially when you consider how your choices impact local waterways. By selecting greener options for landscaping, maintenance of your septic system, application of lawn chemicals, and other yardwork, you can better protect your water resources.
Enjoying Michigan’s wide variety of recreational opportunities in the outdoors brings added responsibilities to protect our natural resources. Learn how to minimize plastic pollution in our waterways, prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, and other tips to keep our shared outdoor spaces healthy and clean!
Check out these free lesson plans on water conservation and other science topics organized by grade level.
Browse environmental videos on a variety of topics like agriculture, the Great Lakes, the water cycle, wildlife, and more!
Here you’ll find free books, magazines, and online library collections to read up on your favorite conservation topics.
