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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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SUMMARY:HABs 101 Webinar: Lake Stories
DESCRIPTION:Get top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters!\n \nIn previous “HABs 101” webinars\, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms and the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems. In August\, you will hear firsthand from Michiganders who are tackling harmful algal blooms (HABs) in their inland lakes. See how they’re bringing neighborhoods and communities together to identify challenges and explore solutions. Michigan Sea Grant Director Silvia Newell will also share her perspective as a researcher putting potential HABs solutions to the test. \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-lake-stories/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250722T123000
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SUMMARY:MI Paddle Stewards - Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION:The MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer half-day course is for people who anticipate training others how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and/or how to decontaminate paddleboats to prevent the spread of invasive species. You must have at least five previous paddlesports experiences to participate in the training. You do not need to have experience with aquatic invasive species identification prior to the course\, but you do need to complete the online MI Paddle Stewards course through Michigan State University’s Desire2Learn platform prior to the training.  \nHave a safe kayak trip—learn how to avoid potential dangers\, practice self-rescue skills and develop the skills you need to manage minor in-water incidents.  Kayak Skills Safety Training is an additional half-day course. Participants that register for MI Paddle Stewards do not have to take the safety portion but are welcome to. \nNote: please wear quick-dry clothes for water immersion –no cotton. Bring dry clothes to change into after the course is complete (water immersion will be the last course element). \nParticipants will need to meet the 11 ACA Eligibility Criteria for the training. \nThis is a free event. If available\, you may register for one or both of the trainings on July 22. \nPlease bring a water bottle\, sack lunch\, sun block\, and weather appropriate clothing to the event. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/mi-paddle-stewards-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Ellsworth River Park\, Bridge St and Rushton Rd\, Ellsworth\, 49729\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T123000
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SUMMARY:MI Paddle Stewards - Alpena
DESCRIPTION:The MI Paddle Stewards train-the-trainer half-day course is for people who anticipate training others how to identify and report aquatic invasive species and/or how to decontaminate paddleboats to prevent the spread of invasive species. You must have at least five previous paddlesports experiences to participate in the training. You do not need to have experience with aquatic invasive species identification prior to the course\, but you do need to complete the online MI Paddle Stewards course through Michigan State University’s Desire2Learn platform prior to the training. \nHave a safe kayak trip—learn how to avoid potential dangers\, practice self-rescue skills and develop the skills you need to manage minor in-water incidents.\nKayak Skills Safety Training is an additional half-day course. Participants that register for MI Paddle Stewards do not have to take the safety portion but are welcome to. \nParticipants will need to meet the 11 ACA Eligibility Criteria for the training. \nNote: please wear quick-dry clothes for water immersion –no cotton. Bring dry clothes to change into after the course is complete (water immersion will be the last course element). \nThis is a free event. If available\, you may register for one or both of the training sessions on July 19. \nPlease bring a water bottle\, sack lunch\, sun block\, and weather appropriate clothing to the event. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/mi-paddle-stewards-alpena/
LOCATION:Duck Park\, 1198-1100 S 11th Ave\, Alpena\, MI\, 49707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Invasive Species
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SUMMARY:MSU Science Festival STEAM Expo Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Explore over one hundred hands-on activities\, talks\, and demonstrations at the festival’s STEAM Expo Weekend on Saturday\, April 5 and Sunday\, April 6 from 11am – 4pm at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on MSU’s campus. \nView the full calendar of events on the STEAM Expo Days website.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/msu-science-festival-steam-expo-weekend/
LOCATION:STEM Teaching and Learning Facility\, 642 Red Cedar Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science Festival
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SUMMARY:HABs 101 Webinar: Prevention and Management
DESCRIPTION:Get top tips for preventing and managing harmful algal blooms in inland waters!  \nIn previous “HABs 101” webinars\, we learned about the basics of harmful algal blooms and the value of algae in aquatic ecosystems. \nThis April\, join us for “HABs 101: Prevention and Management” for insights into what to do when your pond or lake turns green (hint: it’s not always a problem!). Get concrete tips for reducing the risk and impact of harmful algal blooms in your water and preventing them from happening again in the future. \nHosted by Michigan Sea Grant and partners around the state\, the webinar will cover topics including septic systems\, nutrient budgets\, direct management options\, and more. \nWant to dive deeper into HABs? Find a collection of resources on Michigan Sea Grant’s website. \nRegister HERE. \nVisit MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources events page to see the full agenda.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/habs-101-webinar-prevention-and-management/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:35th Annual Great Lakes Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 35th annual Great Lakes Day: A Celebration of Progress and Promise. This conference will feature presentations on emerging Great Lakes issues.\n \nThis event is free\, but registration is required.  Attendees can register HERE. \nWe have an exciting lineup of speakers\, including: \n\nMike Siefkes: Great Lakes Fishery Commission Director of Sea Lamprey control\nKris Dey: Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indian fish hatchery manager\nDon Uzarski: CMU Professor of Biology\, limnologist and Great Lakes Research and Biological Station director\nJane Elder: author of Wilderness\, Water & Rust: A Journey Toward Great Lakes Resilience\nMeag Schwartz: Great Lakes Great Responsibility president and founder\n\n\nView the event flyer.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/35th-annual-great-lakes-day/
LOCATION:MSU Brody Hall Auditorium\, 241 W Brody Rd\, East Lansing\, MI\, 48825\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T193000
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SUMMARY:Algae 101 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What’s the deal with algae? Join Michigan Sea Grant and partners for a FREE webinar all about algae\, the tiny living things at the foundation of aquatic food webs. Learn about algae’s vital role in aquatic ecosystems and get to know didymo\, cladophora\, and other types of algae that cause problems here in Michigan. \nTo register visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/register.cfm?eventID=244C29E110C0613078E13BA09BBF824CAC0504EEE3F00887236B02696FD6C762&regisProcessID=59AFE9723B26CDF5FA068634CAD2DFFC528DB533EDBB66E9D21C310681B7E9DD.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/algae-101-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240227T150000
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Day Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 34th annual Great Lakes Day conference: Celebrating Science and Water. This conference will feature presentations on emerging issues such as PFAS and Coastal Resiliency in the Great Lakes; and share research about the fascinating species we find in our Great Lakes — and the challenges marine debris brings. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. A link to the event will be sent after registration. \nView the agenda here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://miwaterstewardship.org/event/great-lakes-day-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
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