Learning Opportunities
Shoreline development along inland lakes often results in the wild native shore being replaced with seawalls, rock and lawns down to the water’s edge. As a result, many lakes have little or none of their original vegetation. The reintroduction of natural shorelines through the use of green landscaping technologies and bio-engineered erosion control helps promote a variety of ecological services such as slowing pollutant runoff, stabilizing eroding soils, deterring geese improving fish and wildlife habitat, and revitalizing the ecological function of the lakeshore.
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP) offers multiple learning opportunities. The "Shoreline and Shallows" Conference is currently offered every other year on the "odd" years and the MNSP joins with other lake partners for the MI Inland Lake Convention in the "even" years. The MNSP also offers Contractor training for those businesses interested in learning how to install more lake friendly solutions for erosion control.
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP) offers multiple learning opportunities. The "Shoreline and Shallows" Conference is currently offered every other year on the "odd" years and the MNSP joins with other lake partners for the MI Inland Lake Convention in the "even" years. The MNSP also offers Contractor training for those businesses interested in learning how to install more lake friendly solutions for erosion control.
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Calendar of Events |
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JANUARY
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Advancing Inland Lake Stewardship through Shoreline Best Management Practices
Location: Virtual - Webinar Watch the Recording This webinar is for consultants, contractors, and homeowners who are interested in inland lake shoreline protection. |
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MARCH
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Certified Natural Shoreline Professional #1 Spring
Southern Option (Classroom Component) This class is FULL Note: the classroom portion for this session only has been transitioned to 2 1/2 days of virtual instruction Location: Virtual - for Spring only Date: March 8th & 9th (Field/Exam Day - June 8th in Paw Paw) Cost: $300 (Includes two 1/2 days of virtual classroom instruction, lunch for field day, reference manual, exam and the one day hands-on field exercise) Online Registration |
Registration Form:
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Tree and Shrub Selection, Planting and Care Workshop
Location: Virtual
Date: March 14th
Time: 10 - 12 pm
Cost: Free
Hosted by Leelanau, Grand Traverse, and Benzie Conservation Districts.
Online Registration
Location: Virtual
Date: March 14th
Time: 10 - 12 pm
Cost: Free
Hosted by Leelanau, Grand Traverse, and Benzie Conservation Districts.
Online Registration
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Lake Conservation Webinars
Glen Lake Guardians: Promoting best management practices for watershed protection Location: Virtual Date: March 22 Time: 2 pm EST/1 pm CST Cost: Free Registration Working with lake shore property owners on natural shoreline restoration in NE South Dakota Location: Virtual Date: March 29th Time: 2 pm EST/1 pm CST Cost: Free Registration |
Hosted by the Midwest Glacial
Lakes Partnership 
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APRIL
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Lake Conservation Webinars
The Wisconsin Shoreline Stabilization Outreach Project Location: Virtual Date: April 12th Time: 2 pm EST/1 pm CST Cost: Free Registration Dibaginjigaadeg Anishinaabe Ezhitwaad: A Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu Location: Virtual Date: April 19th Time: 2 pm EST/1 pm CST Cost: Free Registration A Field Study of Maximum Wave Height, Total Wave Energy, and Maximum Wave Power Produced by Four Recreational Boats on a Freshwater Lake Location: Virtual Date: April 26th Time: 2 pm EST/1 pm CST Cost: Free Registration |
Hosted by the Midwest Glacial
Lakes Partnership 
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Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program
Location: Webinar Date: April 13th Time: 2 - 3 pm Cost: Free Registration |
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MAY
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Michigan Lakes and Streams Association 61st Annual Conference
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville Date: May 6 & 7 Registration Information |
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Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting
Location: DeVos Place Grand Rapids Date: May 14th - 20th Program Information Costs and Registration The Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies (CASS) is comprised of 9 groups representing various interests within the aquatic science realm. CASS works to cohesively present the best available science surrounding aquatic resources, as well as participate in science-based discussions on the public policy issues that affect these resources.
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JUNE
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional #1 Spring - Southern Option (Field Day/Exam Component)
Location: Maple Island, Paw Paw
Date: June 8th
Cost: Included in the Southern Option Training Costs.
Registration: You must register for the Spring Southern Option. You do not need to register separately.
Location: Maple Island, Paw Paw
Date: June 8th
Cost: Included in the Southern Option Training Costs.
Registration: You must register for the Spring Southern Option. You do not need to register separately.
SEPTEMBER
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Michigan Inland Lake Convention: Protecting Lakes Today for Tomorrow
Location: Virtual Dates: September 14 - 16 More Information Coming Soon! |
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OCTOBER
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Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training #2 Fall
Northern Option (Classroom and Field Day) Location: Camp Petosega, Alanson MI Date: October 19th-21st Classroom Days: October 19th and 20th Field Day and Exam: October 21st Cost: $375 (Includes two days of classroom instruction, lunches, reference manual, exam and the one day hands-on field exercise) Online Registration |
Registration Form: You can use this form to register or register online.
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