The Convention will kick off with a welcome reception on Wednesday evening, October 3. Thursday morning, two outstanding keynote speakers - Bill Creal, former Water Resources Division Chief for the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and Lisa Borre of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies - will set the tone for the Convention along the theme of "Working Together for Healthy Lakes" - on local, state, and global scales. We will break out into thematic sessions on Thursday afternoon, followed by an evening reception highlighting posters and educational displays. Friday morning, the thematic breakout sessions will continue, and Friday afternoon will offer a variety of workshops, field trips, and breakout sessions.
Session themes include:
Invasive Species
Lake Management
Lake Monitoring
Water Law
Lake Levels
Fisheries Management
Public Health/Septic Systems
Lake Stewardship
Aquatic Plants
Natural Shorelines
Volunteer Monitoring/Citizen Science
Water Conservation
Contaminants
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If you need additional help, please go to our main website http://www.michiganinvasives.org/ and find your local cooperative invasive species management area. They would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and help if possible.
Help keep the trails and equestrian staging area looking great by joining the Brighton Trail Riders Association (BTRA) for their fall workbee! Bring your loppers, gloves and boots. They will have snacks and beverages during the workbee and a pizza party after! Meet at the equestrian staging area, located on 4246 Bishop Lake Road, where participants will break into groups and head out to the work areas. Please RSVP and direct questions to BTRA at 734-426-4754.
Thank you to all who have made a difference and continue to do so! - BTRA
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicle entry into Michigan state parks. To make a camping reservation, visit www.midnrreservations.com or call 1-800-447-2757.
Please Note: Dates occasionally change and events may be canceled due to inclement weather and other reasons. Please call the park to confirm dates/times prior to your arrival.
Welcome! I've attached the Japanese knotweed Best Control Practices PDF that may offer some assistance. Out of curiosity, where are you located?
JapaneseKnotweedBCP.pdf
Hi all,
I received an e-mail from someone in the Kalamazoo area today regarding some glass like plants growing at their church along the river bank in the rocks. Wondering if anyone can tell what this could be and whether or not it is / can become a problem. She said the roots are like a fat rubber band.
Update: It started growing on the north side of one building and has now jumped over to another area, probably 50-75 yards away. She keeps trying to kill it with Spectracide and some weed killer the church has but "it won’t quit!"
Wednesday July 25th Start: Nayanquing Point (1570 N Tower Beach Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650)
Thursday July 26th Start: Quaticassee - there is parking at the end of Jones road (2485-2459 N Jones Rd, Essexville, MI 48732)
2018 Field Trip Agenda.docx
That is what I was leaning towards but I wasn't 100% sure... I know we have a few white mulberry trees (boo ) in our field but I was really surprised to see it growing here.
Hi all,
wondering if you could help me out. This, I am assuming tree, popped up next to our air conditioner a few weeks ago and it has been growing like crazy. I swear its grown 2 feet in a week...Anyone have any idea what it could be?