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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Calendar of Events
POST YOUR NATURAL SHORELINE EVENT
Please send:
Please send:
- The title
- Brief description
- Location, time
- Registration fee
- Contact Information (phone number and email)
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
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DATE: Thursday, March 9
Time: 9:30-4 LOCATION: The Shoreline and Shallows Conference will be held in person at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing. Cost: $50 Early Bird $65 Regular Student: $30 More Conference Information REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - Walks in are accepted but lunch is not guaranteed. Registration Questions: Contact Lois Wolfson wolfson1@msu.edu 517-230-9281 |
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Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
Date: March 7 and 8 Classroom Session (Field Day in June TBD) Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center East Lansing Cost: $375 includes 2 days of Classroom and Field Day, lunches and Exam Download this form to register by mail
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APRIL
MAY
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JUNE
Field Day: Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
Location: Paw Paw, Michigan
Date: TBD
Cost: Included in the Training Cost
Location: Paw Paw, Michigan
Date: TBD
Cost: Included in the Training Cost