Webinars
Events
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Common Recycling Myths Busted – Plastics
Online WebinarPlastic recycling is surrounded by confusion. From claims that “all plastic can be recycled” to headlines declaring plastic recycling is a scam. The truth often gets lost in over simplification. The reality is more complex. In this webinar, attendees will get details on the gap between public perception and industrial realities. Presenters will help attendees […]
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Physical Drivers of Harmful Algal Blooms
Online WebinarExpect the unexpected: Physical drivers of harmful algal blooms in remote systems (MGLP Lake Conservation Webinar Series) Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are often linked to external nutrient inputs from anthropogenic phosphorus (P) pollution or atmospheric nitrogen deposition. However, the increasing occurrence of blooms without these inputs has shifted attention to internal drivers. Recent research highlights […]
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Mystery Snail Impacts on Lake Ecosystems
Online WebinarNon-indigenous freshwater species can negatively impact invaded ecosystems ecologically, socially, and economically; and sometimes the smallest of organisms can have surprising impacts. This presentation will focus on invasive mystery snail impacts to continental North America and will include information on three invasive mystery snails: Chinese mystery snails, Japanese mystery snails, and banded mystery snails. We […]
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Wetlands- Where Are They and How Are They Regulated
Online WebinarMichigan's wetlands law recognizes the important benefits provided by wetlands and their vital role in recreation, tourism, and the economy. Residents who plan to construct in a wetland or alter a wetland should be aware of the restrictions and permit requirements associated with those activities BEFORE they begin. It’s important that local leaders are familiar […]
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MIEnviro Portal: What It Is and How to Use It
Online WebinarJoin us for an introductory session for an overview of MiEnviro Portal—one of Michigan’s online databases for environmental data. In this first installment of our training series, we’ll walk through: - What MiEnviro Portal is and its purpose - What types of information you can (and can’t) find in the portal - How to find […]
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Water Wishes for the Holidays
Online WebinarLooking for meaningful holiday gifts for the young readers in your life? Join us for a special holiday edition of Practical Water Wisdom, where we’ll explore water-themed children’s books that are perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation. Minnesota Sea Grant's John Downing and Hilarie Sorensen will review a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles that […]
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2025 Annual MiCorps Conference
Online WebinarThe Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) hosts an annual volunteer monitoring conference each fall. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to stay up to date on monitoring methods and to meet and interact with other volunteer monitors. Participants join stream and lake monitoring volunteers and program coordinators from across Michigan to learn, network, and celebrate […]
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Planning for Future Well Sites as Part of Wellhead Protection
Online WebinarPlanning ahead for new wells is an important part of maintaining a reliable and protected drinking water supply. This presentation will cover when to start planning for a new well, what makes an ideal well site, and the key factors to consider when selecting potential locations. We’ll review how well sites are identified, common challenges […]
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30th Annual Science Vessel Coordination Workshop
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center 300 East State St, Traverse City, MI, United StatesSince 1997, annual Great Lakes science vessel coordination workshops have been held to facilitate the exchange of ideas and improve the coordination of science vessel operations. This event — both in-person and virtual — is free to attend and open to anyone interested. Great Lakes science vessels are an important part of U.S. and Canadian […]
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Can We Prevent Invasive Mussels from Muscling in on Native Populations?
Online WebinarInvasive mussels not only foul docks and props and cut your feet, but they also attach to native mussels, preventing movement, feeding, and reproduction. In essence, zebra and quagga mussels are smothering Michigan’s native mussels. Michael Hillary, fisheries biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with support from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, is […]
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