Jun 8, 2023
Date: Friday, June 30 Time: 11:30AM EST Description: Summertime for many Michiganders means a trip to lakefront. For some, that can mean a week at a cottage or a literal walk out the back door. But with lake life comes the potential for invasive species, harmful boat...
Jun 8, 2023
58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species from Jennifer Kleitch, MDNR The Michigan list of threatened and endangered plants and animals now includes 407 species after completion of its seventh update in nearly 50 years. Experts from universities, the...
Jun 8, 2023
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Whether you love golf or not, one has to admit it takes a lot of water to maintain a golf course. The good news is the United States Golf Association (USGA) is investing $30 million in its effort to help water conservation. In...
Jun 8, 2023
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director For many years, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have repeatedly tried to end Michigan’s shameful distinction as the only state lacking consistent regulations to prevent failing septic systems from polluting its ground and...
Jun 8, 2023
by Paul J. Sniadecki, MLSA Board Director Senate Bill 14 passed the Michigan Senate on May 17, 2023, by 20-18 vote. It has now advanced to the House of Representatives, where it was referred to the Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation...
Jun 8, 2023
by Dr. Jo Latimore Have you heard of the Secchi Dip-In? Since 1994, it’s been a demonstration of the potential of volunteers to gather environmentally important information on our lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Our Michigan data will be included in this...
