Save the dates! The 2024 MiCorps Conference will be a joint event with the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership. We look forward to this opportunity to convene with advocates for Michigan’s inland waters from across the state. Plan to join us in Grand Rapids, October 2-4, at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel! Read More
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MiCorps is happy to announce three opportunities for CLMP volunteers to attend our official training program in 2024. There is no cost to attend these training events. Training is required for new volunteers, and experienced volunteers are always welcome. Anyone interested in learning more about the CLMP is invited to participate regardless of their intent… Read More
We are accepting funding proposals for both volunteer stream monitoring and stream cleanups. Proposals are due March 8. See our Stream Monitoring and Cleanup Grants page for details. Read More
The 2023 MiCorps Annual Volunteer Monitoring Conference was held at W.K. Kellogg Biological Station in October. Slides from most presentations are available on the 2023 Conference page. Read More
Curious about the health of your lake? Enroll in the 2024 Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) today! The CLMP has been an important part of Michigan’s inland lakes monitoring program for 50 years, which makes it the second oldest volunteer monitoring program for lakes in the country. The primary purpose of this cooperative program is to help… Read More
Have you heard of the Secchi Dip-In? Since 1994, it’s been a demonstration of the potential of volunteers to gather environmentally important information on our lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Our Michigan data will be included in this international effort to track changes in water quality. CLMP volunteers collect water transparency data on nearly 300 Michigan lakes… Read More
The 2023 MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) online training event took place May 9. Recordings are now available on the Lake Training page. Read More
Through funds provided by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) we’re thrilled to announce the award of $97,681 in 26 grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program and Volunteer Stream Cleanup Program. These annual grants help foster local stewardship and a sense of community while… Read More
The 2022 MiCorps Annual Volunteer Monitoring Conference was held online on November 18 due to inclement weather. All sessions were recorded, and are available on the 2022 conference page. Read More
Curious about the health of your lake? Enroll in the 2023 Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) today! The CLMP has been an important component of Michigan’s inland lakes monitoring program for over 40 years, which makes it the second oldest volunteer monitoring program for lakes in the country. The primary purpose of this cooperative program… Read More
