Latest Past Events
The Effect of Climate Change on Invasive Threats to Michigan’s Trees
Online WebinarNot MI Species Webinar Series They’ll need that hug: How climate change is increasing native and invasive threats to Michigan’s trees. Invasive insects and diseases, including hemlock woolly adelgid, beech bark and beech leaf disease, are taking a toll on Michigan’s forests. As if this weren’t enough, the changing climate is further stressing trees and […]
EGLE Regulation of Construction Projects on Inland Lakes
Online WebinarEGLE Local Leaders Webinar Series Inland Lakes - what you need to know and how EGLE regulates (and doesn't regulate) construction projects on inland lakes Michigan is blessed with an abundance of inland lakes; however, lakes present unique challenges and issues to residents who reside near them. Accessing the water, shoreline protection, and creating an […]
Van Buren CD – 2025 Stream Monitoring
Lawrence Township Administration Office 411 N Paw Paw St, LawrenceWhat is Stream Monitoring? The Van Buren Conservation District, Two Rivers Coalition, and volunteers come together to protect our water. We wade into rivers and streams to collect macroinvertebrates (bugs and the like) to monitor our water’s health. We always have fun, and you don’t need experience to join in! Why bugs/macroinvertebrates? One cup of water […]