Michigan’s residents rely on over 1.3 million septic systems to treat the wastewater generated in their homes. Proper septic system use, and routine care, are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly-valued groundwater, lakes, streams, and waterways. Learning about septic systems can help you avoid costly repairs. Webinar attendees will learn about: the basics […]

Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP) Lake Conservation Webinar Series presents Basics of Shoreline Erosion Control: New Documents to Help in Design and Management. Bioengineering can offer a nature-based solution on lake shorelines for controlling erosion, adding beauty, and providing habitat for fishes, birds, and other fauna. However, reference materials for professionals conducting lakeshore bioengineering projects […]

On November 16, 1990, the Federal Register announced the promulgation of Phase I of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System stormwater program making this a defining day for the stormwater sector. Join EGLE staff 34 years later as they highlight EGLE’s programs to manage stormwater for the protection of surface water quality in Michigan. The […]

Lake Leelanau Shoreline Stewards Webinar: Restoring Shorelines and Removing Terrestrial Invasive Species will highlight The Lake Leelanau Lake Association's (LLLA) programs and strategies to improve Lake Leelanau's shoreline and combat terrestrial invasive species, including community engagement techniques, promotions, and educational strategies. LLLA began a Shoreline Stewards Program in 2022 to grow its community of people […]

Each fall, the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership (MGLP) advertises the request for proposals to its Lake Conservation Grant. Do you have a conservation, assessment, or outreach project that would benefit glacial lakes in the partnership? Would you like to learn more about the types of projects the MGLP is seeking, past successes, and technical details […]

Join us as we gather members to celebrate the accomplishments of Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science (GLEAMS) over the past year, explore our new strategic plan, and connect with GLEAMS members from your region!  Participate in Great Lakes Trivia throughout the meeting for some light-hearted competition and ways to connect with other […]

Aquariums and water gardens provide peace and serenity to homes and public spaces; however, they also are home to non-native animals and plants that don’t belong in the wild. Since 2015, Michigan State University Extension has been empowering aquarium and water garden retailers to make sound stocking decisions and to share the “don’t let it […]

This webinar will examine the steps necessary to develop a boat wash station, including permitting, design, and costs. After the discovery of Eurasian Watermilfoil (EWM) in Lake Leelanau in 2019, the Lake Leelanau Lake Association recognized the need for boat wash stations to prevent the further introduction of invasive species and to limit the spread […]

About the speaker: Linda Hamilton is a paper artist living in Almonte Ontario, Canada. She creates realistic botanical models of plants and flowers using a variety of different papers, glue, wire, and paint. ​ In this webinar: Over the years, Linda has created many pieces for use as identification tools including native and non-native wildflowers, […]