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SUMMARY:Data Center Playbook Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Water use from data centers is increasing across the Great Lakes region. To help make sense of the impacts\, we released a new guide for residents\, grassroots organizations\, and local leaders seeking clear\, accessible information. Join our experts to learn about the guide\, the latest on data center development in the Great Lakes\, the questions communities need to ask data center developers\, and more. Ask your questions during this live event. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/data-center-playbook-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alliance for the Great Lakes":MAILTO:alliance@greatlakes.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
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SUMMARY:Change Makers Boot Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:HRWC’s Change Makers Boot Camp will teach participants basic river-friendly policies that protect clean water and how to navigate their local government’s decision-making processes. The workshop is free and open to all Huron River watershed residents. Change Makers will learn about: \n\nThe Huron River and its watershed\nHow development of neighborhoods and businesses throughout the watershed impact water quality and natural areas\nHow local governments make decisions about the location and design of development\nHow residents can get involved with their local government to influence these decisions\n\nQuestions? Contact David Lossing at (734)769-5123 or dlossing@hrwc.org to find out more! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/change-makers-boot-camp-2026/
LOCATION:Scio Township Hall\, 827 N Zeeb Rd\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Huron River Watershed Council":MAILTO:jfrenzel@hrwc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
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SUMMARY:Chemistry and Flow Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Join our monitoring team this 2026 season. The monitoring season runs from April through September with outings in Washtenaw\, Wayne\, and a limited number in Livingston County. New volunteers are required to attend one of the 2-hour in-person orientations in March. Please register following the links below. \n\nWashtenaw County Orientation: Saturday\, March 14th 9am – 11am at HRWC\nWayne County Orientation: Saturday\, March 21st 9am – 11am at Lake Erie Metropark\n\nVolunteers who previously participated in the program in 2025 are not required to attend an in-person orientation and can sign up here. \nContact Kelly McCabe at kmccabe@hrwc.org if you have questions or for additional information. \nHelp us monitor our region’s waters!\nEnjoy being outdoors and want to help monitor the water quality of local rivers and creeks! Learn how to collect water samples\, measure stream flow\, and use hand-held chemistry sensors. No prior experience needed. \nEach year we offer a program orientation in March followed by in-field training in April for all interested participants. Trained volunteers are then expected to commit to at least 4 sampling trips during the growing season (April through September) to designated monitoring sites in Livingston\, Washtenaw\, or Wayne counties. During each 2 – 4 hour sampling trip\, volunteer teams work together to collect valuable chemistry and flow data that supports HRWC’s and our municipal partners’ work to protect and restore the Huron River and Downriver waterways. \n \nEXPLORE OUR DATA\nThanks to participants in this program\, HRWC has more than 20 years of Chemistry and Flow monitoring data. Explore this publicly available dataset following the links below and check out this blog for a summary of recent findings. For more information about the data\, find annual monitoring reports on our Chemistry and Flow Monitoring Program webpage or contact Kelly McCabe.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/chemistry-and-flow-monitoring/
LOCATION:Huron River Watershed Council\, 117 N. 1st St\, Ste 100\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48104
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Huron River Watershed Council":MAILTO:jfrenzel@hrwc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260225T151821Z
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SUMMARY:HABs 101 Webinar: The Power of Plants
DESCRIPTION:In previous “HABs 101” webinars\, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms\, the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems\,\nand heard from Michiganders who are tackling HABs in their inland lakes. \nIn March\, we will look at The Power of Plants and discuss how to use plants to reduce nutrients and help prevent algal blooms. \nTopics include:\nBenefits of native plants in lakes\nBuilding a natural shoreline\nLandscaping features to reduce runoff\nRain gardens \nHosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state. \nWant to dive deeper into HABs? Find a collection of resources on Michigan Sea Grant’s website. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/habs-101-webinar-the-power-of-plants/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T184826Z
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SUMMARY:Lemery Park Eco-Stewardship Workday
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Conservation District and Friends of Buck Creek will be teaming up to host an invasive species workday at Lemery Park. Come join us on Saturday\, March 7th\, from 1pm-3pm to help us protect the Buck Creek watershed. We will be focusing on areas along Buck Creek\, a tributary of the Grand River that runs through Lemery Park. Our goal is to control the infestation of invasive species along the creek to improve wildlife habitat. \nPlease dress for the weather. Our team will provide gloves and tools for this event. Meet in the main parking lot of Lemery Park. We hope to see you out there! \nIf you have any questions about this event\, please contact us or email us at: \nEmail: kentstriketeam@gmail.com \nPhone: (616) 365-5771 \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/lemery-park-eco-stewardship-workday/
LOCATION:Lemery Park\, 4050 Byron Center Ave SW\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent Conservation District":MAILTO:kcd@macd.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T133000
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SUMMARY:Case for a Statewide Septic Code in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Michigan is the only state in the nation without uniform standards for septic systems — and it’s harming our waters. Failing septic systems release billions of gallons of untreated sewage each year\, contaminating the groundwater\, lakes\, and streams that supply drinking water across the state. On March 6\, 2026\, join Flow Water Advocates and a panel of leaders\, including state Senator Sam Singh\, for a conversation about the urgent need and historic opportunity to establish a statewide septic code that protects public health and safeguards fresh water. \nRegister for this free webinar HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/case-for-a-statewide-septic-code-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="FLOW Water Advocates":MAILTO:info@flowforwater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T140000
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SUMMARY:Marine Debris in the Great Lakes Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Marine debris is not just a problem for the oceans. It’s a problem closer to home. An estimated 22 million pounds of plastic are placed in the Great Lakes each year. \nThe Council for the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) has led the efforts to mitigate marine debris\, and primarily plastic debris in the Great Lakes through The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup. The Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup brings together collaborators from across the binational Great Lakes region to take action on the plastic pollution problem. \nPartners from throughout the Great Lakes have deployed innovative technologies to mitigating plastic debris in the waters of marinas and in the beaches that run along the shoreline. Some of them will share their approaches to this effort and show what has\, and has not\, worked to help alleviate plastic debris in the Great Lakes. \nPanelists include: \n\nAlly Walker\, Program Officer\, Council of the Great Lakes Region\nGreg Kleinheinz (Director) and Brittany Dupree (Lab Manager)\, Environmental Research and Innovation Center\, UW Oshkosh\nJamie Cross\, Shipboard Science Instructor\, Grand Valley State University\, Annis Water Resources Institute\nKatie Rademacher\, Research & Restoration Manager\, Milwaukee Riverkeeper\n\nThis event is part of the online Great Lakes Freshwater Symposium series\, a partnership between the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin\, the Great Lakes Higher Education Consortium and Council of the Great Lakes Region. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/marine-debris-in-the-great-lakes-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin":MAILTO:freshwater-collab@uwm.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
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SUMMARY:2026 Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting and Great Lakes Day
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting public events will take place March 3\, 2026\, at the Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall. \nGreat Lakes Day\, featuring the annual Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception\, will take place March 5\, 2026\, in the Cannon House Office Building – Caucus Room. This event is hosted by the Great Lakes Commission in partnership with the Northeast-Midwest Institute and is open to the public. Great Lakes Day will include dialogue on Great Lakes priorities by regional leaders and members of Congress who play a critical role in shaping Great Lakes policies. \n\nGreat Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting – $50\nRegistration includes: Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting (March 3)\nGreat Lakes Day – $50\nRegistration includes: Great Lakes Day Congressional Breakfast Reception (March 5)\n\nFor draft agenda details and more information\, please visit www.glc.org/greatlakesday \nFor questions about events\, please contact Eric Brown\, ebrown@glc.org. For questions about registration only\, please contact Laura Andrews\, landrews@glc.org. \nOnline registration closes Monday\, February 23 at 5 p.m. ET. We look forward to seeing you in D.C.! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-great-lakes-commission-semiannual-meeting-and-great-lakes-day/
LOCATION:Canon House Office Building\, 27 Independence Ave SE\, Washington\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Great Lakes Commission":MAILTO:beth@glc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
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SUMMARY:Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us to remove invasive shrubs and trees. \nBring your favorite work gloves and hand pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy or snagged. All ages and abilities welcome – we can modify tasks to suit abilities. \nThese events are co-hosted with St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission and Lake St. Clair CISMA. \nThis workday is approved for two Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide applicator re-certification credits. Pesticide applicators should bring their applicator number to the workday and will choose to apply credits to categories 2\, 3B\, 6\, or Commercial Core. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/blue-water-river-walk-winter-woody-workday-2/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T162224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T162224Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Quiet Adventures Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 31th Annual Quiet Adventures Symposium will be held on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion (4301 Farm Lane\, Lansing\, MI\, on the Michigan State University campus) between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm. \nThe Quiet Adventures Symposium (QAS) is an annual\, day-long event celebrating non-motorized outdoor recreation like paddling\, hiking\, and biking.   Held at the MSU Pavilion\, it features 100+ exhibitors\, 30+ presentations\, and demonstrations to promote environmental stewardship. \nKey Details and Usage Examples: \n\nActivities & Features: The event showcases canoeing\, kayaking\, camping\, bicycling\, and boat building/repair.\nPresentations & Demos: Sessions cover topics like wilderness photography\, kayak rolling\, and specific adventure stories.\nEducation & Conservation: It provides a venue for learning about local\, state\, and national environmental efforts.\nNetworking: Attendees can meet experts\, join local clubs\, and discover new outdoor gear.\nFamily Friendly: Includes a dedicated youth area and free entry for children under 12 (or 18\, depending on the year).\nSpecial Events: Features the Paddling Film Festival and raffle prizes. \n\nWondering what Quiet Adventures Symposium is all about? Check out the new video by Thom Bell: “30 Years of Quiet Adventures Symposium”  \nAdmission costs: \nEarly Bird Advance Admission\, from November 1\, 2025 to January 31\, 2026: $10 per adult.\nAdvance Admission\, from February 1\, 2026\, to February 26\, 2026: $12.50 per adult \nAt the Door: Adults will cost $15. \nAll Youth and Students with a valid student ID are free.  \nBuy tickets HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-quiet-adventures-symposium/
LOCATION:MSU Pavilion\, 4301 Farm Lane\, Lansing\, MI\, 48910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Expo
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quiet Adventures Society":MAILTO:info@quietadventures.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T154932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T154932Z
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SUMMARY:Southeast Michigan Master Rain Garden Class
DESCRIPTION:Class Dates: Five Thursdays\, February 26\, March 5\, 12\, 19\, and 26 \nClass Time: 10 am – Noon (with optional 9-9:45 am office hours) \nVIRTUAL classroom with in-person tours throughout southeast Michigan \n\nFirst Tour: Sunday\, March 1\, 1-2 pm (Huron River\, Washtenaw County\, Ann Arbor)\nMore to be announced!\n\nDesign your own rain garden step-by-step during class. We teach you everything you need to know to create your own rain garden. That includes lessons learned from more than 1\,400 rain gardens built by homeowners just like you! Learn what works and what doesn’t. Ask questions in our live class and visit a rain garden in person! Neighborhood virtual breakout rooms and Facebook (or an alternate forum) for discussion/homework. Earn your certification – including a t-shirt and sign – by building your own rain garden or adopting a public rain garden. \nREQUIREMENTS: Participants must attend all five classes and plant OR adopt a rain garden to earn their Master Rain Gardener certificate\, garden sign\, and t-shirt. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/southeast-michigan-master-rain-garden-class-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Huron River Watershed Council":MAILTO:jfrenzel@hrwc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T160243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T160243Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Stormwater Challenges in a Variable Climate
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Beyond the Basics Stormwater Conference will delve into innovative strategies for managing stormwater in a variable climate. As communities face the multifaceted impacts of climate variability\, urbanization\, more frequent and intense storms\, and prolonged drought\, this conference will equip professionals with the knowledge to design resilient\, forward-thinking stormwater infrastructure. \nTargeted at stormwater professionals and decision-makers\, expert speakers will share updates on tools for assessing and mitigating emerging risks\, explore the latest technological advancements through real-world case studies\, and discuss actionable solutions to shaping local and regional stormwater management. \nThis free\, half-day virtual seminar is sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management.\n3 Professional Development Hours are available for participants upon request.\nRegistration is required to secure your place in shaping the future of resilient stormwater systems. \nView the agenda. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/navigating-stormwater-challenges-in-a-variable-climate/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:info@theconservationfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20251218T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163612Z
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SUMMARY:Dearborn Rain Garden 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join your Friends at this one-hour introductory presentation to learn about rain gardens and how you can build one in your own yard. Held in the auditorium at the Henry Ford Centennial Library\, this workshop is free and open to the public. No supplies are necessary\, but feel free to bring note taking materials if you are planning on taking notes. \nIn a rain garden\, beautiful Michigan native plants soak up rainwater runoff before it flows into storm drains. Rain gardens reduce neighborhood flooding\, basement backups\, and pollution flowing into your Rouge River. Rain gardens also provide habitat for songbirds\, butterflies and other important pollinators. You can be part of the solution right in your own yard! \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/dearborn-rain-garden-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Henry Ford Centennial Library\, 16301 Michigan Ave\, Dearborn\, MI\, 48126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Rouge River":MAILTO:friends@therouge.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T153910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T153910Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Frog and Toad Survey Training
DESCRIPTION:Started in 1998\, the Rouge River Watershed Frog & Toad Survey is a volunteer listening survey as part of efforts to assess wildlife habitat for the Rouge River Area of Concern. \nVolunteers are trained to distinguish the breeding calls of the seven frogs and one toad found in the watershed. Surveyors choose a quarter square mile area within the watershed that they survey independently on warm spring nights. Volunteer surveyors commit to going out to assigned wetland blocks at least twice a month from March through July after dark\, listening for at least three minutes\, and record what species of frogs and toads are calling. We need community scientists like YOU to help collect this important data for Rouge River wetland health. \nSurvey Block: We seek to assign blocks that are close by or are of interest to the volunteer. To choose a survey block\, view the map (https://fotr-rep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/basic/index.html?appid=6f2768349d7b4f7691bc48d27916d8d6)\, put in your address\, and choose a block with wetlands close to you. If you cannot locate one\, list the area you are interested in\, and we will choose one for you. Past surveyors\, feel free to respond “same as last year”. \nMANDATORY FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS: \nVolunteers attend a two-hour training workshop to learn about wetlands\, distinguish breeding calls\, and discover how to find the Rouge River amphibians. The 2026 Training Workshop will be held on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 from 10 am – 12 pm at the Livonia Civic Center Library\, 32777 Five Mile Rd\, Livonia\, MI 48154. \nNew surveyors must attend the training. Veteran surveyors are not required but are encouraged to attend. \nSign up for the training HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-frog-and-toad-survey-training/
LOCATION:Livonia Civic Center Library\, 32777 Five Mile Rd\, Livonia\, MI\, 48154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Michigan Wildlife
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Rouge River":MAILTO:friends@therouge.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
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SUMMARY:2026 Invasive Species Forum
DESCRIPTION:The virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues\, research\, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada\, in neighbouring U.S. States\, and beyond. The 2026 Invasive Species Forum will take place from February 17 to 19\, 2026\, with the theme: Progress Through Partnerships. \nThe preliminary program can be found HERE. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-invasive-species-forum/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Invasive Species Centre":MAILTO:info@invasivespeciescentre.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T145247Z
UID:10000641-1770899400-1770903000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Winter Management of Curly Leaf Pondweed
DESCRIPTION:Curly leaf pondweed is an invasive aquatic plant that crowds out natives\, disrupts recreation by forming dense surface mats\, and harms ecosystems by causing oxygen depletion and algae blooms\, leading to fish kills. \nPresenter Jason Euchner\, Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources \nJason is an Aquatic Vegetation Management Biologist with Iowa DNR. His presentation will cover winter management options for invasive curly leaf pondweed that can be undertaken even when lakes have ice cover. \nRegister for this free webinar HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/winter-management-of-curly-leaf-pondweed/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Invasive Plant Network":MAILTO:mipn@mortonarb.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T141219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T141219Z
UID:10000640-1770746400-1770753600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2026 Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol Training Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about vernal pools and how you can help monitor and protect these fascinating and important wetlands across Michigan! This virtual training will provide information and resources to those interested in participating in the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol or just interested in learning more about these important wetlands. The training will consist of three sessions presented on Tuesday evenings\, February 10\, 17\, and 24 from 6:00-8:00 pm EST. If you are interested in participating in the Vernal Pool Patrol\, please plan on attending ALL three sessions. It is also highly recommended that you attend a field training in your area (dates and registration coming soon). \nSession 1 – Introduction to Vernal Pools – Tuesday February 10 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST what they are\, their key characteristics\, their ecological importance\, and conservation efforts in Michigan. The first steps on how to join the Vernal Pool Patrol will be discussed as well. \nSession 2 – Vernal Pool Ecology – Tuesday\, February 17 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST Overview of vernal pool ecology in Michigan focusing on plants and animals commonly found in vernal pools\, how to identify them and their ecology\, particularly vernal pool indicator species. \nSession 3 – Vernal Pool Monitoring – Tuesday\, February 24 – 6:00 – 8:00 pm EST In-depth training on the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol program\, including program components\, data collection protocol\, survey data form/mobile application\, how to monitor and collect quality data on a vernal pool(s) in your area\, supplies needed\, and available resources. \nTraining sessions will be recorded and follow-up materials made available to all registered participants a few days after the live training. There is homework to complete between sessions. Those who cannot attend the live trainings can watch the recordings and complete the homework prior to the next training to stay caught up. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-michigan-vernal-pool-patrol-training-series/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Vernal Pool Monitoring,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Vernal Pools Partnership":MAILTO:mvpp@michigannature.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T135841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T135841Z
UID:10000639-1770458400-1770480000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2026 Shiver on the River
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another year of Shiver on the River Eco Fair on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026! With activities from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Belle Isle! \nThere will be free caricature drawings\, a magic show\, ice carvings and more! This event is free and open to all ages! Concessions will be available for a cash fee. The typical daily fee to visit the Dossin Great Lakes Museum will be waived. \nThanks to our partners at the Belle Isle Nature Center\, the Belle Isle Conservancy and the Detroit Historical Society for helping expand activities this year! View event flyer here! \nFriends of the Detroit River will host the event inside the Dossin Great Lakes Museum from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. The Belle Isle Nature Center will host event activities are the Nature Center from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. \nPlease note that a state of Michigan Recreation Passport is required to enter Belle Isle. For more information about Recreation Passports\, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/rec-pp. \n 
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-shiver-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Belle Isle State Park\, 100 The Strand\, Detroit\, MI\, 48207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Detroit River":MAILTO:river@detroitriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T134920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T134920Z
UID:10000638-1770458400-1770472800@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Jackson CD Winter Stonefly Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at for a Winter Stonefly Hunt! During this event we will search for stoneflies in our local rivers and streams. Stoneflies appear during the winter and require oxygen-rich waters to survive. They are also intolerant of pollution\, which makes them a great indicator of the water quality in our area. \nThe Winter Stonefly Hunt will be on Saturday\, February 7th from 10am to 2pm. Volunteers will help us look for stoneflies by stepping into a pair of waders to search in the water\, or by helping sort samples on the streambank (or both). No experience is necessary\, as we will provide some quick training and equipment. \nKids are welcome to attend as long as they are accompanied by an adult. \nWe will meet in the JCCD office at 211 W Ganson St\, Suite 200 Jackson MI 49201. Depending on the size of our group we will cover two sites OR split into two different groups and cover four sites. \nIf you would like to attend this Winter Stonefly Hunt\, please email colten@macd.org!
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/jackson-cd-winter-stonefly-hunt/
LOCATION:Jackson Conservation District\, 211 West Ganson St\, Suite 200\, Jackson\, MI\, 49201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T133533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T133533Z
UID:10000637-1770318000-1770325200@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:We Are Made from Rivers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of storytelling!\n\n\n\n\nOn February 5\, 2026\, 7pm\, Flow Water Advocates is teaming up with Here:Say Storytelling to present a night of true\, first-person stories about water – from ice hockey\, to fishing\, to why you love boating with your grandma. The Great Lakes are more than just a natural wonder — they shape who we are. They hold our memories\, fuel our creativity\, sustain our communities\, and inspire awe\, generation after generation. We Are Made From Rivers brings together local storytellers to share powerful testimony to the waters that made us. \nEach ticket includes one glass of local\, award-winning wine or a craft beer from Earthen Ales. Mocktails included.  \nTickets are $33.65 each.  Buy tickets HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/we-are-made-from-rivers/
LOCATION:Kirkbride Hall\, 700 Cottageview Dr Suite 200\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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ORGANIZER;CN="FLOW Water Advocates":MAILTO:info@flowforwater.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260129T132741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T132741Z
UID:10000636-1770208200-1770305400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2026 Great Lakes Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:The United States and Canada invite members of the public and those involved in Great Lakes programs to attend the Great Lakes Public Forum on February 4-5\, 2026\, in Chicago\, USA. The forum will be held in a public meeting space within the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building at 77 West Jackson Blvd\, Chicago\, IL 60604. \nThe Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (“the Agreement”) calls for the United States and Canada to convene the Great Lakes Public Forum every three years to discuss progress made under the Agreement\, the environmental state of the Great Lakes\, and proposed priorities to guide Great Lakes water quality related science and actions over the next three years. \nThe Agreement also calls for United States and Canada (referred to as “the Parties to the Agreement”) to issue a “Progress Report of the Parties” on the implementation progress made in the past three years. As part of the agenda\, the Forum also provides an opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the Progress Report of the Parties to the International Joint Commission\, who is tasked with obtaining public feedback and advising the United States and Canada with respect to the implementation of the Agreement. The Progress Report of the Parties will be published in early 2026. \nAn agenda will be available soon. The meeting will begin after noon on February 4 and will end before close of business on February 5. \nRegistration for in-person and virtual attendance is open. For any questions at this time\, please contact the Registration Coordinator at GLForum@epa.gov \nFill out the registration form HERE by February 2\, 2026 to attend virtually.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-great-lakes-public-forum/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Public Hearing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Binational.net":MAILTO:glwqa@epa.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260112T164711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T164711Z
UID:10000635-1770123600-1770134400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Hike at Leo Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:It’s a winter wonderland at Leo Creek Preserve! Join us for a guided nature walk through the wetland to learn about winter tree identification\, estimate the age of the large white pine that fell in December\, and make pine needle tea! \nMake sure to wear warm layers and boots. We recommend bringing a charged cell phone to make observations for our Walk the Wetland iNaturalist project.  Please download the iNaturalist app and create an account before the event.  Learn more about our iNaturalist project HERE. \nRSVP for the event HERE. \nFor any additional questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact Volunteer Coordinator Lia Cook at lcook@schoolship.org or (231) 271-3077 ext. 196.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/guided-nature-hike-at-leo-creek-preserve/
LOCATION:Leo Creek Preserve\, Leelanau Trail\, Suttons Bay\, MI\, 49682\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inland Seas Education Association":MAILTO:isea@schoolship.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260112T162847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T162847Z
UID:10000634-1769864400-1769871600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Blue Water River Walk Winter Woody Workday
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Parks’ wetland project at the south end of the Blue Water River Walk was designed to provide wet prairie habitat for pollinators\, amphibians\, birds and other wildlife. The problem is that woody species want it to be a thicket! \nHelp us keep this project a haven for turtles\, fish\, and waterlilies by joining us to remove invasive shrubs and trees. \nBring your favorite work gloves and hand pruning tools; we’ll have extra if you don’t have your own. Dress for the weather in clothing that can get wet\, muddy or snagged. All ages and abilities welcome – we can modify tasks to suit abilities. \nThese events are co-hosted with St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission and Lake St. Clair CISMA. \nThis workday is approved for two Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) pesticide applicator re-certification credits. Pesticide applicators should bring their applicator number to the workday and will choose to apply credits to categories 2\, 3B\, 6\, or Commercial Core. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/blue-water-river-walk-winter-woody-workday/
LOCATION:Blue Water River Walk County Park\, 2210 Military St\, Port Huron\, MI\, 48060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260112T161757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T161757Z
UID:10000633-1769853600-1769868000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:2026 Winter Stonefly Search FOTSCR
DESCRIPTION:Rivers are full of life\, even in the depths of winter! \nTogether with the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission\, we invite you to join us as we enter streams on a hunt for the elusive winter stonefly. These tiny insects\, equipped with a natural-antifreeze\, spend most of their lives as nymphs in the water and emerge as adults in winter when predators are mostly inactive. \nStonefly nymphs are very sensitive to water pollution\, prefer cool\, high-oxygen water\, and will not tolerate unhealthy conditions. When we find them thriving in a stream or river\, it’s a sign of good water quality. \nWe’re planning to survey the Belle River to look for this thriving cold-weather creature.  Meet us at Columbus County Park\, main lodge\, located at 1670 Bauman Rd in Columbus Township. No experience necessary to participate! We provide all the tools needed. You bring your warm winter gear\, and boots or waders. \nRegistration is required to participate in the Stonefly Search. Let us know you plan to attend by emailing our Education Manager\, Melissa\, at melissa@scriver.org. Once registered\, you will be contacted with further details about a location\, you Stream Team captain\, and wader requests. \nThank you to St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission for being a proud partner and co-host of Winter Stonefly Search.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/2026-winter-stonefly-search-fotscr/
LOCATION:Columbus County Park\, 1670 Bauman Rd\, Columbus\, MI\, 48063\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the St. Clair River":MAILTO:sheri@scriver.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20251218T150754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T150754Z
UID:10000620-1769594400-1769598000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:How to Navigate Site Map Explorer
DESCRIPTION:In this session of our MiEnviro Portal for Everyone training series\, we’ll focus on the Site Map Explorer. You’ll learn: \n\nHow to navigate the map.\nHow to use the search and filter features.\nFind information about a site.\nUnderstand what documents are available to view and what they mean.\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from “EGLE Outreach” with a link for you to use to join the webinar. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/how-to-navigate-site-map-explorer/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="EGLE":MAILTO:EGLE-Assist@Michigan.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20251226T155756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T155756Z
UID:10000626-1769385600-1769817599@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Winter Salt Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Winter Salt Week is an annual awareness campaign\, highlighting the environmental damage from excessive road salt pollution to freshwater\, infrastructure\, and drinking water\, while promoting best practices\, smart salting techniques\, and solutions to keep Michigan’s precious lakes and streams fresh.  It involves virtual webinars with experts and local action days for communities\, public works\, and residents to learn about reducing salt use.  \n\nKey Goals of Winter Salt Week: \n\nEducate: Inform the public\, private contractors\, and government officials about how road salt harms infrastructure (bridges\, pipes) and pollutes water.\nPromote Solutions: Showcase effective methods like using brine\, proper application rates (just a few inches apart!)\, and alternative de-icers.\nEncourage Action: Inspire individuals and municipalities to adopt “smart salting” practices to protect freshwater resources\, as salt pollution is permanent. \n\n\nWhat Happens During the Week: \n\nWebinars: Experts discuss salt’s impact\, environmental justice\, and policy solutions.\nPublic Works Perspectives: State and local staff share real-world challenges and successes.\nLocal Action Days: Groups monitor chloride levels in local lakes and streams using tools like Salt Watch kits.\n\n\nYou can find specific dates and resources at https://wintersaltweek.org/.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/winter-salt-week-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Izaak Walton League of America":MAILTO:info@iwla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20251218T141858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141858Z
UID:10000618-1769248800-1769270400@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Friends of the Rouge Stonefly Search
DESCRIPTION:Join your Friends to look for stoneflies! Stoneflies are a primitive group of insects named for their habitat of crawling on stones in a river. Most stoneflies have high oxygen needs\, restricting them to clean well-oxygenated streams. Because of this\, they are good indicators of stream quality. Some stoneflies hatch in winter\, which is why FOTR will be looking for them in January. \nEvent Date: Sat. January 24th\, 2026 from 10am-3pm(ish)\, meet at 10am: Jack Wilcox Theater inside Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex\, 650 Church St\, Plymouth\, MI 48170. \n**There will be an indoor welcome from 10 am-11 am where volunteers will have a chance to meet their team\, enjoy refreshments (coffee\, juice\, bagels\, and donuts)\, and watch a short presentation before heading out to two sites throughout the watershed. Ending times for each team will vary\, but most teams should be able to finish by 3 pm. \nIf you have a location preference\, please select the shift closest to that location. If you have no preference\, feel free to choose any shift that is not full. While we will do our best to honor your selection\, reassignment may be necessary based on availability. \nRegistration open until full or until January 11th\, 11:59 pm. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/friends-of-the-rouge-stonefly-search/
LOCATION:Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex\, 650 Church St\, Plymouth\, MI\, 48170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stream Monitoring
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Rouge River":MAILTO:friends@therouge.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260108T201702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T201702Z
UID:10000632-1769022000-1769025600@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer & Esther Bonney
DESCRIPTION:Looking for meaningful ways to engage with native plants beyond your own yard? Our upcoming webinar features Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author\, botanist\, and founder of Plant Baby Plant\, and Esther Bonney\, youth organizer and founder of Nurture Natives. Drawing on their work in education\, storytelling\, and youth leadership\, they will explore how people of all ages can take part in the native plant movement through shared learning\, relationships\, and local action. \nEvent Details\n“Intergenerational Care for Land and Community: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer and Esther Bonney“\nDate: Wednesday\, January 21\, 2026\nTime: 7 p.m. ET\, 6 p.m. CT\, 5 p.m. MT\, 4 p.m. PT\nLocation: YouTube Live (link provided with registration).\nThis webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants after the webinar premiere. \nThis conversation is presented in partnership with Plant Baby Plant and Nurture Natives. All donations made at the time of registration will be shared between Plant Baby Plant\, Nurture Natives\, and Wild Ones to support community-rooted projects that build intergenerational relationships and put native plants into the ground. \nAbout the Webinar\nIn this special collaboration\, Robin Wall Kimmerer\, author\, botanist\, and founder of Plant Baby Plant\, joins youth leader and Nurture Natives founder Esther Bonney for an intergenerational conversation about belonging\, reciprocity\, and native plant action. \nTogether\, they will explore questions such as: \n\nHow do we create opportunities for young people to have a voice and feel empowered\, even when they are not homeowners or decision makers?\nWhat kinds of relationships and mentorships help people stay engaged in native plant work over decades?\nWhy do stories\, shared practices\, and community invitations matter just as much as plant lists?\n\nRobin and Esther will reflect on what invites people into this work\, what keeps them here\, and what elders and youth have to teach each other. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/a-conversation-with-robin-wall-kimmerer-esther-bonney/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Ones":MAILTO:info@wildones.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20260108T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T150936Z
UID:10000631-1768910400-1768914000@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Septic System Policy in Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Failing septic systems have been recognized as a threat to public health and water quality in Michigan since at least the 1970s. Approximately 37\,000 miles\, or half\, of Michigan’s streams are classified as impaired by E. coli for Total Body Contact (i.e. swimming). While EGLE estimates a 10% failure rate of systems\, which would equate to 31 million gallons of raw sewage release per day\, evaluations from some county inspection programs indicate a septic system failure rate requiring corrective action at around 27%. Michigan must implement a statewide septic code requiring system inspections to address ongoing water quality degradation and end our unfortunate distinction as the only state in the nation without such a code. Learn why Michigan lacks a statewide code and what steps are being taken to change this. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/septic-system-policy-in-michigan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260512T071950
CREATED:20251218T141937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141937Z
UID:10000617-1768867200-1773273599@miwaterstewardship.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lakes Online Course 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals\, decision-makers\, local leaders\, resource professionals\, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course\, participants will learn about lake ecology\, management\, and protection through six interactive units. \nParticipants increase their knowledge and understanding of the following six topics: \n\nLake ecology\nWatersheds\nShorelines\nAquatic plant management\nMichigan water law\nCommunity involvement\n\nThese topics are divided into six units which include closed-captioned video lectures\, interactive activities\, discussion forums\, quizzes\, and additional resources.  The units take approximately 2 hours to complete. The course is taught on a week-by-week basis\, allowing for online communication between classmates and instructors through topical discussion forums. \nPrice\nThe course is $115/person. Register by January 5 for a discounted early bird rate of $95/person. The registration deadline is January 27 at 5:00 PM. \nTo register or to learn more\, visit www.canr.msu.edu/courses/introduction-to-lakes.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/introduction-to-lakes-online-course-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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