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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.    

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Calendar of Events

POST YOUR NATURAL SHORELINE EVENT
Please send: 
  1. The title 
  2. Brief description
  3. Location, time 
  4. Registration fee
  5. Contact Information (phone number and email) 
             to Julia Kirkwood [email protected]

APRIL 2025

Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26,  2025
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Annual Conference
Restoration is Possible

Location: VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, Muskegon MI
Registration Opens in 2025


EVENT INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION 

JUNE 2025

June 10 
Field Day Component (This is Part 2 of the training)
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training

Time:
9 am - 5 pm
Location:  Stony Creek Metro Park 
Cost: Included in the overall Shoreline Contractor Training - must be registered/attend both classroom days. 

CLASS IS FULL

Contact Erick Elgin [email protected]  231-928-1053
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June 14
Healthy Shoreline Planning Workshop

Time: 9 am - 3 pm
Location: Windsor Center 612 W. Adams St. Iron River WI
Cost: 10$ donations appreciated
Registration: required 
To register email: 
[email protected] 
Please include your name, lake or river where property is located and Pasty choice if you will be joining us for lunch.
Additional information will be sent via email after registration
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JULY 2025

July 10th 
Natural Shoreline Workshop
Time:  10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Kellogg Biological Station, Carriage House 3700 Gull Lake Drive Hickory Corners 
Cost: 
​$25 Gull Lake Quality Organization Members
$35 Kellogg Bird Sanctuary or Manor House Members
$50 Non-members


Contact: Misty Klotz  [email protected]  269-671-2402

Registration Deadline July 8th.    REGISTRATION INFO
Own a lakefront property in Michigan?
​This hands-on workshop will teach you how to improve your shoreline and support your lake’s health! Explore planting options, see real-life demonstrations, and connect with fellow property owners over lunch. Then, work with experts to design a personalized shoreline landscape for your property. Plus, take home native plants from Wild Ones to kickstart your project!

Partners: 
This workshop is being held with Gull Lake Quality Organization, Michigan State University Extension, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), and the Kellogg Biological Station.

OCTOBER 2025 

October 17th
Shoreline and Shallows Conference
Location: Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing MI

More information coming soon!
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JANUARY 2026

Introduction to Lakes: Online

Registration will open in the Fall 2025 for the 2026 class. 

Introduction to Lakes is a six-week online course for learning about inland lakes. 
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FEBRUARY 2026

MARCH 
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    • About MNSP/Contacts
    • MI Lake Organizations
    • MNSP News
  • Shorelines
  • Erosion at the Shoreline
  • Basics of Erosion Control
  • Shoreland Stewards
  • Find Native Plants
  • Training
    • Shoreland Ambassador
    • Contractor Training
    • Shoreline & Shallows Conference
    • Events
  • Find a Shoreline Contractor
  • Shoreline Permitting Information
  • Library
    • Library
    • Design Resources
    • Research
    • Grant Funding
  • Site Examples