Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) – Lake & Stream Monitoring

The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is a network of volunteer water quality monitoring programs in Michigan. It was created through Michigan Executive Order #2003-15 to assist the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) in collecting and sharing water quality data for use in water resources management and protection programs. About MiCorps.

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News and Blog

That’s a Wrap on the MiCorps AIS Detection Blitz!

110 verified observations of aquatic invasive species were reported by participants in MiCorps’ first-ever Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz, June 28 – July 26, 2025. A big thank you to all who participated! Check out what was found and where on our AIS Detection Blitz page. Read More

Save the date! The 2025 MiCorps Conference will be held online on December 5

Make plans to join us online for the 2025 MiCorps Annual Conference. This one-day, free event will be held on December 5, online only. Join MiCorps volunteers and program staff to celebrate our accomplishments, share what we’re learning, and better understand the data we are generating through our collective efforts. Read More

Recording available: Virtual CLMP Midsummer Check-in

Check out the recording of our 2025 CLMP midsummer check-in. Review summer sampling schedules, hear sampling tips and tricks, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and listen to an interesting Q&A session with MiCorps staff and volunteers. Read More

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We're interested in learning about new volunteer efforts, resources, and events relevant to MiCorps and volunteer water quality monitoring. If we've missed something or you have new a resource, event, or program update to share, please contact us!