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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April 2021
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association 60th Annual Conference-Virtual
Date: April 30th - Registration is open
Please see their website for more information
Date: April 30th - Registration is open
Please see their website for more information
May 2021
Creating a Natural Shoreline Using Native Plants
Hosted by Missaukee County Conservation District
Date: May 1st
Time: 110:00 am - 12:30
Location: Missaukee County Road Commission Meeting Room
The MCD is hosting this workshop as part of their annual tree and native plant sale. Garrett Noyes, Birdsfoot Native Plant Nursery, will share his vast knowledge of native plants focusing on species for lakeshores and streambanks for reducing runoff and erosion and improving habitat. Workshop will include species selection, site preparation and maintenance.
Contact: Michelle Hill - Program Coordinator 231-839-7193 or register online.
Registration Information
Creating a Natural Shoreline Using Native Plants
Hosted by Missaukee County Conservation District
Date: May 1st
Time: 110:00 am - 12:30
Location: Missaukee County Road Commission Meeting Room
The MCD is hosting this workshop as part of their annual tree and native plant sale. Garrett Noyes, Birdsfoot Native Plant Nursery, will share his vast knowledge of native plants focusing on species for lakeshores and streambanks for reducing runoff and erosion and improving habitat. Workshop will include species selection, site preparation and maintenance.
Contact: Michelle Hill - Program Coordinator 231-839-7193 or register online.
Registration Information
June 2021
Lake and Stream Leaders Institute
Date: June 8th
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
In this free, 3-hour interactive workshop, we will explore effective communication techniques for advancing lake and stream stewardship and conservation. We will look at both external communication (how we talk about water resources and our work with outside audiences) and internal communication (how organizations share and discuss goals and values internally). You will leave with ideas, tools, and inspiration on how to improve communication for your organization. We will be joined by two experts in organizational success for natural resource organizations: Dr. Michael Everett, faculty member in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University, and Jenn Wright, Executive Director of the Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire, Michigan.
Registration Information
Dr. Jo A. Latimore
Aquatic Ecologist and Outreach Specialist
MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
Date: June 8th
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
In this free, 3-hour interactive workshop, we will explore effective communication techniques for advancing lake and stream stewardship and conservation. We will look at both external communication (how we talk about water resources and our work with outside audiences) and internal communication (how organizations share and discuss goals and values internally). You will leave with ideas, tools, and inspiration on how to improve communication for your organization. We will be joined by two experts in organizational success for natural resource organizations: Dr. Michael Everett, faculty member in the Department of Community Sustainability at Michigan State University, and Jenn Wright, Executive Director of the Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire, Michigan.
Registration Information
Dr. Jo A. Latimore
Aquatic Ecologist and Outreach Specialist
MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
August 2021