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Lake Michigan Partner News, 05-05-2016-2.pdf

I certainly do not know the details on how other groups gather this information but on the MISIN side of things...The treatment tracking application that we have been working on may come in handy for situations like this where you might need the property owner information. We have 2 features (site polygon / site point) that will contain attribute data for the property owner information (provided by the user). This way people will be able to search for a misin record and see if there is a corresponding treatment site with the property owner information. Right now MISIN can only geo-locate an address/address range but not information pertaining to the actual parcel.

Invasive Species Grant Opportunity - And More! Michigan DNR sent this bulletin at 05/03/2016 10:02 AM EDT invasive species banner Michigan Invasive Species State announces Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program funding opportunities for 2016 Invasive Species Grant Handbook CoverFunding proposals for 2016 are now being accepted through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources, Environmental Quality and Agriculture and Rural Development – is part of a statewide initiative launched in 2014 to help prevent and control invasive species in Michigan. Potential applicants can now find the 2016 Grants Handbook and register for the May 12 informational webinar on the grant program online at www.michigan.gov/invasivespecies. Pre-proposals will be accepted through June 15 and requested full proposals are due by September 15, 2016. Read the full announcement for the 2016 Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. DNR advises caution to prevent spread of oak wilt disease To prevent oak wilt from spreading to healthy trees, don’t prune or wound oaks between April 15 and July 15. The spread of oak wilt occurs during this time of year as beetles move spores from fungal fruiting structures on the trees killed last year by oak wilt to wounds on healthy oaks. As warmer weather melts away snow and ice, the beetles that move oak wilt become active. Learn more about preventing the spread of oak wilt. Are you registered for the AIS Landing Blitz? There’s still time to sign up to be a part of this summer’s Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz from July 1 – 10, 2016. To find out more about this opportunity to reach boaters and anglers at your local boating access site, visit the AIS Landing Blitz webpage. Are invasive plants threatening your lake? New video shows how joining the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch can help Invasive aquatic plants can be bad news for your lake, as high densities of these unwanted species can negatively affect fish populations and reduce recreational opportunities. Michigan DEQ and MiCorps staff teamed up to create this short video which introduces and describes the Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch (EAPW) and demonstrates how lake volunteers can identify, monitor, and map four aquatic invasive plant species. Early detection, with the help of the EAPW, can lead to a rapid response which is critical to preventing or managing invasions in your lake. You can view this video and other short, informational videos that demonstrate how to complete some of the other MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program water quality parameters at https://micorps.net/lake-monitoring/lake-training/. (Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to view the new EAPW video.) Questions or comments related to the video may be directed to Dr. Jo Latimore (MSU/MiCorps staff) at latimor1@msu.edu.

The position will focus on coordinating a partnership of local, regional, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and property owners to stop the spread of five invasive plants including: Phragmites, Black Swallow Wort, Japanese Knotweed, European Frog-bit and Flowering Rush around Lake St. Clair. Job Opening: Lake St. Clair Coordinator A full-time, grant-funded coordinator is being sought to facilitate and coordinate the activities of the Lake St. Clair CISMA through October 2017. This is a leadership position that focuses on facilitating implementation of a multi-partner, multi-county invasive species management strategy and associated ecological restoration initiatives. More info: https://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/lake-st-clair-coordinator

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2016 Michigan Watershed Summit Eagle Eye Banquet Facility 15500 Chandler Road - East Lansing Events Date/Time Date(s) - 03/29/2016 All Day Location Eagle Eye Banquet Facility Here are just a few of the presentations that will be at this year’s summit: Lisa Brush, The Stewardship Network: Aquatic Invasive Plants and CISMAs Brian Jonckhere, Livingston County Drain Commissioner: Drain Code 101: “They can do what?” Andrea Wendt, Shiawassee Conservation District: Septic System Assistance Program: Helping People Help Their Watershed, One Septic System at a Time Sara Holden, DEQ Water Resources Division: Michigan Inland Lake Harmful Algal Blooms And much more… The purposes of this summit include: Bringing together as many of Michigan’s watershed groups as possible Providing an opportunity for speakers from other organizations to share information and updates Giving these groups a chance to interact with and learn from each other Facilitating discussion on current status, concerns and outlooks regarding Michigan’s water environment The 2016 event is being hosted by the Michigan Water Environment Association in partnership with the Michigan DEQ. Please contact Karlyn Wickham at karlyn@mi-wea.org for more information.

Michigan’s third annual aquatic invasive species "Landing Blitz" outreach event is scheduled for July 1 through July 10, 2016 as part of Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week and you’re invited to participate! The Landing Blitz is a collaborative outreach campaign to raise awareness about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) through recreational boating and related activities. This year’s Landing Blitz will build on the previous events (We had 52 host locations in 2015!). Local volunteer partners will deliver consistent messaging about preventing the introduction and spread of AIS from the movement of watercraft and equipment between water bodies at both public and private boating access sites throughout the state. Media involvement (press releases, local news stories, etc.) will also be used to create a larger impact. More specifically, local partners such as lake associations, conservation districts, Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) and others will be empowered to meet with boaters during the event period to deliver messaging that includes: · “Clean, Drain, Dry, Dispose” and “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!” · Clean Boats Clean Waters program awareness and principles · Boat washing & equipment decontamination procedures (with and without a mobile or permanent wash station) · Reporting protocols for watch list species and others · Awareness of specific regulations (Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act PA 451 of 1994, Fisheries Order 245 Fish Disease Control, etc.) · Proper bait disposal We’re inviting you and/or your organization to volunteer as a Landing Blitz host at a boating access site in your local area on at least one day during the event period (July 1 – July 10). In return, we’ll help coordinate statewide participation, messaging and promotion of the event. When you sign up you’ll receive talking points, templates for press releases, and be invited to attend an informational teleconference call for all interested participants in the weeks prior to the event. Additionally, outreach and promotional materials such as signs, event-themed microfiber towels, etc. will be provided as giveaways for use during the event. As a participant, you’ll need to commit to hosting the event at a local boating access site on the date/s and time of your choosing within the event period and provide at least a couple volunteers to interact with boaters and deliver messaging during the event. You can view a brief video recap from previous years here. With your help, the AIS Landing Blitz will encourage recreational boaters to take action to prevent AIS and help raise awareness for this important issue in Michigan. Registration as a location host is open until May 31, 2016. To officially register for the event, send Kevin Walters (WaltersK3@michigan.gov) an email with the following information: Your name & affiliation Contact information Event location (County, waterbody, and name of boat ramp if possible) Intended event date/s Kevin will follow up with you as more information becomes available!

The 2016 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention will be taking place on April 28-30, 2016, at the Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI. If you plan to attend, please see the announcement below to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Discount which ends next week (March 15th). In conjunction with this event, MiCorps will also be offering training on the lake monitoring techniques used in the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) on Thursday, April 28. All CLMP participants enrolled in a parameter that they have not previously done should try to join us for this training. Depending on the type of monitoring you will be conducting, your attendance at these trainings may be required in order to participate in the program (see below). These trainings are also open to any lake monitors who would like to learn these methods or are interested in a refresher. Pre-registration is required to attend these sessions (see http://www.mymlsa.org/2016-clmp-training). Training recommended but not required Secchi Disk Transparency Spring or Summer Total Phosphorus Training required Chlorophyll-a Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Score the Shore (Lakeshore Habitat Assessment) Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch Aquatic Plant Mapping These CLMP training sessions are offered free of charge to all CLMP enrollees; however, participants are responsible for all associated lodging, meals, and travel expenses to attend. Please note: CLMP enrollees who wish to attend the Michigan Inland Lake Convention sessions must register for the Convention and pay the appropriate registration fees. The Michigan Inland Lake Convention is a separate event, with a separate registration and fees. (See announcement, below.) If you haven't yet joined the CLMP for the 2016 sampling season, please visit https://micorps.net/lake-monitoring/ to learn more about the monitoring parameters and to enroll in the program. Deadlines for enrollment in 2016 parameters are fast approaching! Questions? More information and an online registration form for the CLMP training sessions is available at http://www.mymlsa.org/2016-clmp-training. Please contact Jean Roth (jroth@mlswa.org, 989-257-3715) with any questions. Will additional CLMP trainings be offered? MiCorps will be offering an alternate webinar training on May 3 from 6-8 PM for four of the 2016 parameters: Secchi Disk Transparency, Spring and Summer Total Phosphorus, Chlorophyll, and Score the Shore. While in-person training is still recommended for all first year CLMP participants, this additional training format is being offered to accommodate participants who may not be able to attend the in-person trainings on April 28, or for those participants who would simply like a refresher. Additional training resources (videos, factsheets, training presentations) are also available from the website (https://micorps.net/lake-monitoring/lake-training/). If you are unable to attend the in-person trainings and would like to receive additional information on the webinar, please contact laurak@glc.org to be added to our webinar training information list. We will also send an announcement out to the micorps-news@great-lakes.net email list with more details on how to register for the webinar.

Lake Michigan Partner News Mar 11, 2016 Lake Michigan Partner News, 03-11-2016-1.pdf

A USDA Report to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee and the National Invasive Species Council by Hilda Diaz-Soltero, USDA Senior Invasive Species Coordinator usdanoharm20160216.docx

Provides resources for USDA grants and funding information for invasive species, updated annually. usdagrants2016.pdf

You can play an important role in the early detection and rapid response to invasive threats in your area by reporting invasive species observations to the MISIN database. Phyllis Higman and Claire Petersen with the MISIN will provide an introduction to invasive plants and teach you how to report invasive species you encounter online or with their new smartphone app. Bring your smart phone, tablet or other device with the MISIN app already loaded. Workshop will be help entirely indoors. MNFI's A Field Guide to Invasive Plants of Aquatic and Wetland Habitats for Michigan will be for sale for $12.00-cash only. Location information Register using the link below. Registration form: https://www.stewardshipnetwork.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=85 Event Provider: Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve Event Address: Bunker Interpretive Center 1750 East Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 State/County: MI - Kent Event Date: Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm Event Topic: Invasive Species Event Format: Presentation Event Setting: Indoor Event Cost: Free Sign-up required?: Yes Event Contact Name: Jeanette Henderson Event Contact Email: jmh46@calvin.edu Related Cluster(s): West Michigan Cluster