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
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FEBRUARY
MARCH 2025
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March 19th and 20th Classroom Days
Shoreline Contractor Training Location: Thomas Walsh Activity Center - Lake St. Clair Metro Park Time: 9 - 5 pm each day Cost: $395 Registration is now Open! Class and Registration Information Page Seating is limited to 60 participants. Deadline to register is March 7, 2025. Contact Erick Elgin [email protected] 231-928-1053 |
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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
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
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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. Contact Erick Elgin [email protected] 231-928-1053 |
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OCTOBER 2024
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October 2-4 2024
Michigan Inland Lakes Convention Location: Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel Michigan Hotel reservations at the group rate are available until September 2. Convention registration will open in July. 
We are seeking speakers on current and emerging research, management strategies, policy, and education for conserving and protecting inland lakes and streams. Abstracts may be submitted for one of four options: 1) a 30-minute oral presentation; 2) a 90-minute session that is made up of three 30-minute presentations organized into a coherent, themed session; 3) a 1.5 or 3-hour interactive workshop, or 4) a 5-minute lightning talk on your research, organization, or program. A limited number of spaces are available for each option.
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Visit https://bit.ly/milc2024 to submit an abstract.
Abstract submissions are open until May 19. |
JANUARY 2025
Introduction to Lakes |
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