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:
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- Registration fee
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JANUARY 2026
Introduction to Lakes: Online
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FEBRUARY 2026
MARCH 2026
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training
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Date: March 11 and 12 (2 days of classroom instruction required Field Day Options See Below June and October)
Location: Lake St. Clair Metropark Thomas Welsh Activity Center, 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township Time: 9 am - 5 pm each day Cost: $425 (includes 2 days of classroom, 1 field day, exam, materials, park entry fees for day of the classes and lunch) Registration Deadline: February 25, 2026 (or until full) |
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MAY 2026
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Annual Conference
JUNE 2026
CNSP Field Day Option 1
Date: June 4
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Cost: Included in CNSP Registration
You must choose one Field Day Option during Registration
Location: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Cost: Included in CNSP Registration
You must choose one Field Day Option during Registration
JULY 2026
AUGUST 2026
OCTOBER 2026
CNSP Field Day Option 2
Date: October 14
Location: Mullet lake, Aloha State Park, 4347 3rd St Cheboygan
Cost: Included in CNSP Registration
You must choose one Field Day Option during Registration
Location: Mullet lake, Aloha State Park, 4347 3rd St Cheboygan
Cost: Included in CNSP Registration
You must choose one Field Day Option during Registration