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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January 2020
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Introduction to Lakes Online - 6 week course
Dates: Course access begins January 14th and ends on March 13th Registration Cost: Before December 20th - $95 After December 20th $115 Registration Deadline is January 8th. Contact: Paige Filice filicepa@msu.edu |
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Available Benefits and Continuing Education Credits: Those completing the 2020 course will be eligible for the following.
- 16 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-certification credits
- 6 Master Citizen Planner Education Credits
- 16 Master Gardener Credits
- 15 credits in The Wildlife Society Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal/Professional Development Certificate Program
- A free one-year membership to Michigan Lake Stewardship Associations, including 4 issues of The Michigan Riparian magazine
March 2020
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Classroom: Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
Dates: March 3rd and 4th Location: Kellogg Conference Center East Lansing Registration Cost: $375 - includes two days of classroom instruction, lunches, reference manual, exam and one-day field training. Contact: Lani VonTersch lani@mnla.org 517-381-0437 |
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Natural Shoreline Landscape Workshop
Hosted by Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership Date: March 7th Location: Muskegon Community College: Overbrook Theater Time: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Cost: $10 Pre-registration Required by February 26th. Contact: Kathy Evans kevans@wmsrdc.org See Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership for more information on agenda |
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April 2020
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association 59th Annual Conference
Dates: April 30th - May 2nd
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville MI
Registration Information will be coming soon!
Dates: April 30th - May 2nd
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville MI
Registration Information will be coming soon!
June 2020
Field Day & Exam: Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
Date: June 3rd
Location: Paw Paw, Michigan
Registration Information: See March
Field Day & Exam: Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
Date: June 3rd
Location: Paw Paw, Michigan
Registration Information: See March
September 2020
MI Inland Lake Convention: Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment
Date: September 17th-18th
Location: Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids
Registration Information Coming Soon!
CONVENTION WEBSITE
MI Inland Lake Convention: Conserving Lakes in a Changing Environment
Date: September 17th-18th
Location: Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids
Registration Information Coming Soon!
CONVENTION WEBSITE