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

2025 CLMP Enrollment Now Open

Are you interested in water quality, habitat, and invasive plants on one of Michigan’s inland lakes? If yes, you’re invited to become a volunteer lake monitor for the MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP). For 50 years, CLMP volunteers have collected valuable data on inland lakes statewide. This information is used by individuals, local communities,… Read More

Recording available: Virtual CLMP Midsummer Check-in

Check out the recording of our 2024 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

2024 CLMP Training recordings available

The 2024 MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) online training event was held on April 30. Recordings are now available on the Lake Training page. 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!