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
APRIL 2024
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Friday April 26 and Saturday April 27, 2024
Michigan Lakes and Streams Association Annual Conference Restoration is Possible Location: VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center, Muskegon MI Registration Open Until April 18, 2024 EVENT INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION |
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JUNE 2024
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June 12
Field Day Component (This is Part 2 of the training) Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training Time: 9 am - 5 pm Location: Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center 4300 Main Park Rd, Shelby Township MI 48316 REGISTRATION IS FULL Please contact Erick Elgin if you want to be on the waiting list. [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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