Online Webinar
Michigan Vernal Pool Training Series 2025
Online WebinarLearn more about vernal pools and how you can help monitor and protect these fascinating and important wetlands across Michigan! This virtual training will provide information and resources to those interested in participating in the Michigan Vernal Pool Patrol or just interested in learning more about these important wetlands. The training will consist of three […]
WLEB Winter Webinar: Water Quality Monitoring
Online WebinarIn this webinar, Tom Zimnicki of the Alliance for the Great Lakes and Ed Verhamme of LimnoTech will discuss the origin and updates from a new high density water quality monitoring network in Michigan’s Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) being funded by Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Erb Family Foundation. This […]
Ice Breaker: Road Salt, A Necessary Evil?
Online WebinarNo one likes to drive on icy roads, so road salt provides an important service during winter months in northern climes. However, excessive road salt application can have negative impacts on our aquatic resources. Dr. Alan Steinman, a leading researcher from the Annis Water Resources Institute at Grand Valley State University, will provide a brief […]
Book Talk: Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed
Online WebinarDiscover the compelling journey of the Ken-O-Sha watershed’s transformation in this virtual book talk with authors Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners. During the talk, the authors discuss the book and delve into the ecological, social, spiritual, and economic history of Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Plaster Creek, highlighting the innovative work of the Plaster Creek […]
Great Lakes Issues on the National Stage
Online WebinarHow can our representatives in Washington support the Great Lakes in 2025? Hear from members of our team who presented our recently released federal priorities to members of Congress in meetings at the Capitol. In 2025 our federal agenda focuses on invasive species, fixing our failing water infrastructure, stopping plastic pollution, preventing harmful algal blooms, […]
From Source to Tap: EGLE Drinking Water Webinar
Online WebinarFrom Source to Tap: Implementing a Resilient Source Water Protection Plan with Innovative Management Strategies This webinar will explore the critical importance of source water protection planning for safeguarding community water supplies. The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan will share their 25 years of source water protection experience with a focus on practical management strategies to […]
Advocacy 101: Speak Up for Clean Water
Online WebinarIt is important to speak up for the issues we care about, but it can sometimes feel daunting and difficult to get started. Learn from Jessica Gordon, Izaak Walton League of America Grassroots Advocacy Manager, about the importance of advocacy and how you can become an effective advocate for water and the environment. This workshop […]
WLEB Winter Webinar: Healthy Soils, Healthy Waters
Online WebinarIn this webinar, Dr. Jennifer Blesh of University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability will share updates on the Healthy Soils, Healthy Waters project being funded by MDARD to enhance our knowledge of soil health and water quality in Michigan's WLEB. Register HERE.
Monitoring and Controlling Invasive Species in the Great Lakes
Online WebinarWhat do sea lamprey, zebra and quagga mussels, round goby, and phragmites all have in common? They have invaded the Great Lakes and are changing the entire ecosystem. Join us for a webinar that highlights some of the current research around monitoring and controlling invasive species in the Great Lakes. Panelists will include: Harvey Bootsma, […]
2025 Invasive Species Forum
Online WebinarThe virtual Invasive Species Forum is an annual event that brings attention to invasive species issues, research, and advances in prevention and management occurring across Canada, and in neighboring U.S. States. The 2025 Invasive Species Forum is taking place Feb. 18-20. See the preliminary program to learn more about keynote speakers, session presentations, special sessions, and more! View […]