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 2021
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Introduction to Lakes Online - 6 week course
Dates: Course access begins January 19th and ends on March 26th Registration Cost: $115 Registration Deadline is January 14th. Contact: Paige Filice filicepa@msu.edu |
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Available Benefits and Continuing Education Credits: Those completing the 2021 course will be eligible for the following.
- 6 Master Citizen Planner education credits
- 16 Michigan Master Naturalist credits
- 16 Michigan Conservation Stewards Program advanced training hours
- 16 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-certification credits (8 Commercial Core & 8 Aquatic [category 5])
- A free one-year membership to Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, including 4 issues of The Michigan Riparian magazine.
March 2021
Shoreline and Shallows Conference: A New Wave of Thinking
Date: March 24th
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration Information: Coming Soon!
Date: March 24th
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Cost: Free
Registration Information: Coming Soon!
April 2021
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association 60th Annual Conference-Virtual
Date: April 30th - Save the Date
Please see their website for more information
Date: April 30th - Save the Date
Please see their website for more information
June 2021
Lake and Stream Leaders Institute
Date: June 8th
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration Information: Coming Soon!
Date: June 8th
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Registration Information: Coming Soon!
August 2021