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. Participants increase their […]

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. Targeted at stormwater professionals […]

Class Dates: Five Thursdays, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26 Class Time: 10 am – Noon (with optional 9-9:45 am office hours) VIRTUAL classroom with in-person tours throughout southeast Michigan First Tour: Sunday, March 1, 1-2 pm (Huron River, Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor) More to be announced! Design your own rain garden step-by-step during […]

Title: Exploring the role of nitrogen substrate availability in the ecology of Microcystis-dominated CyanoHABs  “Nitrogen availability” refers to the amounts of biologically usable nitrogen forms relative to demand by the biological community. In cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) dominated by the non-diazotrophic cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa, nitrogen availability is critical for the production of the nitrogen-rich […]