Lakes https://www.wcmu.org/tags/lakes Lakes en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:58:30 GMT Enrollment for volunteer lake, stream monitoring open https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-08/enrollment-for-volunteer-lake-stream-monitoring-open Water quality data for various Michigan streams and lakes is used to make policy and management plans, but a lot of that data actually come from regular people. A state-led program is now looking for more volunteers to help monitor water bodies near them. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 22:58:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-08/enrollment-for-volunteer-lake-stream-monitoring-open Teresa Homsi Nonprofits discuss Lake Charlevoix shoreline protection projects https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-02/nonprofits-discuss-lake-charlevoix-shoreline-protection-projects Three local nonprofits are meeting with planning commissions around Lake Charlevoix to discuss opportunities on how they can improve the lake’s shoreline and water quality. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:09:09 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-02/nonprofits-discuss-lake-charlevoix-shoreline-protection-projects Teresa Homsi MSU Extension Service offers 6-week class on inland lake ecology https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-22/msu-extension-service-offers-6-week-class-on-inland-lake-ecology Lake ecology, watersheds, shorelines, and Michigan water law – are some topics covered in an upcoming online course for the general public. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 22:24:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-12-22/msu-extension-service-offers-6-week-class-on-inland-lake-ecology Teresa Homsi Dozens of lakes, streams and other geographical areas in Michigan will now have new names https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-12/dozens-of-lakes-streams-and-other-geographical-areas-in-michigan-will-now-have-new-names More than thirty geographic landmarks in Michigan have been given new names this week. Mon, 12 Sep 2022 22:31:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-12/dozens-of-lakes-streams-and-other-geographical-areas-in-michigan-will-now-have-new-names Michelle Jokisch Polo Deadline for overnight shanties this Friday https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-03-11/deadline-for-overnight-shanties-this-friday In a few days, anglers will have to bring their fishing shanties in at night.After midnight on Friday, March 15, it won’t be safe to leave them on the ice… Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:05:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-03-11/deadline-for-overnight-shanties-this-friday Max Johnston Invasive aquatic plant hurting lakefront property https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-29/invasive-aquatic-plant-hurting-lakefront-property Michigan has more than eleven thousand inland lakes. They’re places where people like to swim, boat, and fish — and many people buy lakefront property to… Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:41:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2018-03-29/invasive-aquatic-plant-hurting-lakefront-property Rebecca Thiele