Jun
24
June 24, 2017 9:00 am 3:00 pm
Ralph A. MacMullan Center
104 Conservation Drive
Roscommon, MI 48653
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Learn how to be a good steward of your lake’s ecosystem.

Michigan has over 11,000 inland lakes, each with unique recreational, scenic and environmental benefits. Join us for this one day workshop to learn more about inland lake ecology and how we can work together to be good stewards of our beautiful water resources.
Workshop Topics:

  • General overview of lake ecology
  • Natural Shorelines
  • Low impact shoreline practices
  • Ground water model
  • Neighborhood collaboration
  • Septic system maintenance
  • Aquatic invasive species
  • Optional Water Science Boat Tour

Speakers include several members of the MSU Extension Water Resource Management and Education Team:

  • Dr. Lois Wolfson
  • Dr. Jo Latimore
  • Terry Gibb
  • Bindu Bhakta
  • Erick Elgin

Optional extended-learning boat tour from 3-5 pm.

Registration: Call the Higgins Lake Foundation at 989-275-9183 (T-W-Th, 9 am – 3 pm). Registration fee of $20 will be refunded at the event.

Informational Flyer: http://michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu/uploads/files/6_24_17_Lakes_Workshop.pdf