News from the Center for Lakes and Streams
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From flip-flops to fieldwork: Help map Michigan’s aquatic invasive species one photo at a time
Published on June 23, 2025
Join the Michigan Clean Water Corps for an Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz beginning June 28 through July 6, 2025. -
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities
Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers. -
Meet Michigan's shy and only venomous snake: The eastern massasauga rattlesnake
Published on May 8, 2025
Michigan’s snakes are friends, not foes! -
Lake and stream volunteer monitoring: How to get involved
Published on February 13, 2025
Learn more about the Michigan Clean Water Corps volunteers collecting valuable water quality and habitat data on inland lakes and streams across our state. -
Aquatic invasive species decontamination stations help boaters and anglers know the regulations and aid in cleaning off their boats and gear
Published on August 12, 2024
Request a sign through the Clean Boats, Clean Waters program. -
Hydrilla’s arrival in Michigan: Learn how communities can safeguard inland lakes
Published on August 1, 2024
Join the MiCorps Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch today! -
Be careful what you flush
Published on April 8, 2024
Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems. -
Invasive hydrilla, a “monster aquatic weed,” discovered for the first time in Michigan waters
Published on October 3, 2023
Here’s how to prevent the spread of invasive hydrilla. -
Top 10 native plants for shorelines that are easy to find
Published on August 14, 2023
These native plants are not hard to locate and can improve your shoreline with their beauty and support of pollinators. -
Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities
Published on July 28, 2023
Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants.
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