Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional (CNSP) Training
The Certified Natural Shoreline Professional (CNSP) training was created to provide contractors and landscape professionals with the information and skills they need to design and implement lake healthy erosion control using natural materials and bio-engineering practices to protect Michigan's inland lakes.
Need help finding a contractor? Check out the CNSP Listing
Benefits of becoming a CNSP
Questions about the program?
Contact: Erick Elgin MSU Extension Water Resource Educator elgineri@anr.msu.edu or call 231-928-1053. |
Certification Renewal: After three years there is a $25 re-certification fee. CNSP Renewal and Listing Contact:
Lani VonTersch Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association 517-381-0437 lani@mnla.org |
About the Training and Certification Process
Certification
Training Components: 1) Two Days of Classroom instruction includes topics on:
2) One Day - Field exercise: Participants will gain experience by installing a natural shoreline landscape on an inland lake property. 3) Exam An exam is given during the Field Day. |
It was a beautiful day for the 2013 CNSP Field Day
in Paw Paw on Maple Lake. Press play to watch the slide show For more pictures of this site see the Demonstration Sites and our Facebook page for updates. |
Stay tuned for information on CNSP 2024 See the Events Page for more information. Please see the Training Page for other learning opportunities. |