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Working Together for Healthy Lakes2018 Joint Conference
October 4 - 5, 2018Crowne Plaza - Grand Rapids, MI
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The Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership and the Michigan Clean Water Corps welcome you to the 3rd Biennial Michigan Inland Lakes Convention! We are excited to offer a great program with two days of scientific, management, and volunteer monitoring presentations focusing on Michigan’s inland lakes. This Convention is a great opportunity for professionals, practitioners, and the public to engage with one another to protect and enhance Michigan’s inland waters. We hope you enjoy the Convention!
The Michigan Inland Lakes Convention is brought to you by:
Convention Planning Team:Jo Latimore (Chair), Michigan State University
Jason Broekstra, PLM
Erick Elgin, Michigan State University Extension
Constanza Hazelwood, Northwestern Michigan College
Megghan Honke Seidel, Michigan State University Extension
Julia Kirkwood, MI Department of Environmental Quality
Marcy Knoll Wilmes, MI Department of Environmental Quality
Amy Lounds, MI Department of Environmental Quality
Joe Nohner, MI Department of Natural Resources
Howard Wandell, Michigan Chapter, NALMS
Lois Wolfson, MSU Institute of Water Research
Student Marketing Team:
Courtney Adams, Northwestern Michigan College
Max Becker, Northwestern Michigan College
Alicia Symanski, Northwestern Michigan College
Taylor West, Northwestern Michigan College
Welcome
Working Together for Healthy Lakes2018 Joint Conference
Susan George
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Convention ScheduleWednesday, October 3, 2018
7:00 – 9:00 PM Pre-Convention Reception: light appetizers & drinks Thornapple
Thursday, October 4, 2018
8:00 AM Registration Open Great Lakes Atrium
8:30 AM Continental Breakfast & Coffee Great Lakes Atrium
9:30 - 9:45 AM Welcome Grand Centennial
9:45 – 10:30 AMKeynote: William Creal
Protecting Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Emerging and Future Policy Issues
Grand Centennial
10:30 - 11:00 AM Break
11:00 – 11:45 AMKeynote: Lisa Borre
A Watershed Moment: Local to Global Collaboration for Healthy Lakes
Grand Centennial
12:00 – 1:30 PM Lunch Grand Centennial
1:30 – 3:00 PM Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
3:00 – 3:30 PM Break
3:30 – 5:00 PM Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
5:00 - 8:00 PMEvening Reception:Food and Drink, Posters, and Displays
Great Lakes Atrium
Friday, October 5, 2018
7:00 AM Registration Open Great Lakes Atrium
7:00 AM Continental Breakfast & Coffee Great Lakes Atrium
8:00 – 9:30 AM Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
9:30 – 10:00 AM Break
10:00 – 11:30 AM Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
11:30 – 1:00 PM Lunch Grand Centennial
1:00 – 2:30 PM Workshops and Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
2:30 - 3:00 PM Break
3:00 - 4:30 PM Workshops Continued and Concurrent Sessions See pages 12-17
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Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids
Concurrent sessions will be held in the Thornapple, Petoskey/Mackinac, Harbor Springs/Saugatuck, Traverse City, and Grand Centennial rooms.
See pages 12 - 17 for specific room assignments.
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Keynote Speaker
Thursday, October 4th9:45 - 10:30 amGrand Centennial
Protecting Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Emerging and Future Policy Issues
William CrealRetired Chief of the Water Resources Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Lansing, MI
William Creal is the recently retired Chief of the Water Resources Division and spent 37 years in various capacities in the water programs of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. During his 37 years, he was instrumental in setting water policy including policies on aquatic invasive species, inland lakes monitoring, water quality standards, large agricultural operations, and inland lakes protection. His presentation will discuss topics such as the importance of partnerships and collaboration and the value of volunteer monitoring and citizen science, as well as current and future environmental policy issues relating to inland lakes.
William Creal is the recently retired Chief of the Water Resources Division (retired in February 2016) and is currently enjoy-ing living on Whitmore Lake just north of Ann Arbor. Bill spent 37 years in various capacities in the water program of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality/Department of Natural Resourc-es. He served for six years as the Chief of the Water Resources Division which included approximately 300 staff. The Water Resources Division includes the Water Resources Program (wetlands, floodplains, dredge and fill, inland lakes and streams, critical dunes, dam
safety, Great Lakes bottomlands and submerged lands, hydrologic data and analysis, and shorelands protection and management); Surface Water Quality program (Water Quality Standards, Total Maximum Daily Loads, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, monitor-ing, nonpoint source, water withdraw-al, aquatic nuisance control, biosolids, industrial pretreatment, storm water, surface water restoration, and surface water ambient monitoring); Ground-water Discharge Permits Program; and the Aquatic Invasive Species Program.
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Keynote Speaker
Thursday, October 4th10:30 - 11:15 pmGrand Centennial
A Watershed Moment: Local to Global Collaboration for Healthy Lakes
Dr. Lisa BorreCary Institute of Environmental Studies, Millbrook, NY
The health of lakes in Michigan and around the world is threatened by a decline in water quality, harmful cyanobacteria blooms (HABs), invasive species, and other problems. Climate change is also having profound effects on lake health. Rising wa-ter temperatures, loss of winter ice cover, changes in lake stratification, increased evaporation, and more extreme weather events, including droughts and intense rainstorms, are further complicating already challenging lake protection and resto-ration efforts. Now more than ever, lake and watershed organizations are doubling down on lake and watershed management, including stronger protections for lake shorelines and riparian areas and implementing integrated, watershed-wide lake basin management, to address today’s challenges, and to also build resilience of lake ecosystems for the future. At the same time, lake research is undergoing a transformation with technological advances, use of high frequency data, and glob-al collaboration through groups such as the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) that are rapidly advancing what we know about lake ecosys-tems. In this talk, she will share stories from her writing, travels, and work with lake basin communities and research and management networks to review lessons learned and describe promising strategies for working together for healthy lakes.
BI O Lisa Borre was born and raised in Grand Rapids. Time spent at family cottages on Lake Michigan and Beaver Island helped inspire a career devoted to the conserva-tion and management of lakes around the world. In her early career, she coordinat-ed the Lake Champlain Basin Program, facilitating development of a comprehen-sive watershed plan that now serves as a model for stakeholder engagement. Lisa co-founded LakeNet, a world lakes net-work that was active from 1998 to 2008, leading a global initiative to document and share lessons learned in lake basin management. She is currently a Senior Research Specialist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in the Weathers Lab,
providing research support for the Glob-al Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) and coordinating development of Lake Observer, a mobile application for recording lake and water observations across the globe. She is on the board of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) and the Advisory Coun-cil of the Lake Champlain Committee, and an associate investigator with the SAFER Project: Sensing the Americas' Freshwater Ecosystem Risk from Cli-mate Change. She writes about lakes for National Geographic's Voices (formerly Water Currents) blog and lives near the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Workshops & Field TripsTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
Aquatic Plant Identification3:30 - 5:00 pm / Grand Centennial Rm.
Aquatic plants are an important component of lake ecosystems and provide many ecosystem services. Yet, aquatic plants are often identified simply as “cabbage” or “narrow-leaf pondweed species”, which overlooks the diversity of species present in north temperate lakes. Furthermore, aquatic invasive species can often be confused with a na-tive look-alike, which may spur improper management actions or inaction. This can be especially true for the Eur-asian watermilfoil, which has several native look-alikes. This workshop aims to provide an introduction to aquatic plant features and identification with an emphasis on the milfoil (Myriophyllum) and pondweed (Potamogeton) genera. This workshop will consist of a lecture followed by practice identifying physical specimens from keys. Participation in this workshop will help foster a growing appreciation of native aquatic plants that add beauty and intrigue to our lakes as well as provide skills that can help improve aquatic plant management. Participants are encouraged to bring any aquatic plant specimen they would like to identify and to bring their own hand lenses. Led by: Erick Elgin, MSU Extension
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
Becoming a MI Shoreland Stewards Ambassador1:00 - 4:30 pm / Traverse City Rm.
Are you interested in taking the next step as a steward to protect and preserve the health of your lake? This work-shop is the second pilot training of the new MI Shoreland Stewards Ambassador (MiSSA) Program being developed by the MI Natural Shoreline Partnership. MiSSAs will spread the word and help educate lake residents and other community members about the MI Shoreland Stewards Program and how to use it to determine if they are prac-ticing good stewardship. This workshop will explain what the role of an “Ambassador” is and provide tools and resources to get started. You will learn how to register your lake association (an official association is not required) on the MI Shoreland Stewards website and some tips on how you can assist lake residents with the survey. You will also be provided access to promotional materials that can be used to help you promote healthier shoreland property management. Led by: Julia Kirkwood, MDEQ
Tour: History, Lake Management and Cooperative Efforts Controlling the Invasive Species “European Frog-bit” in Reeds Lake.12:00 - 4:30 pm / Traverse City Rm.***You will collect a box lunch then board the tour bus at noon***
European frog-bit, an invasive plant, was recently discovered in Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. During this tour, explore the history, lake management plan, and cooperative efforts to control it. You will collect a box lunch then board the tour bus at noon. The tour will be led by Jason Broekstra, Michigan Aquatic Managers Association. Doug La Fave, City of East Grand Rapids, will provide a history of Reeds Lake, followed by a review of the Lake Management Plan by Jaimee Conroy, PLM Lake & Land Management Corp. Drew Rayner, West Michigan Coop-erative Invasive Species Management Area (CISMA), will provide a review of European frog-bit. You will then tour frog-bit treatment areas on Reeds Lake via air boat led by Bill Keiper, DEQ, followed by an opportunity to sample for aquatic plants, algae, and water quality (weather permitting). After a wrap-up discussion, the bus will depart Reeds Lake at 3:30 to return to the hotel. Tour travel is sponsored by the Michigan Aquatic Managers Association, and the facility is provided by the City of East Grand Rapids.
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Workshops & Field TripsFRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
Riparian Area Integrated Learning (RAIL) Project Database: Aquatic Macroinverte-brates Citizen Science Monitoring with Immediate Feedback of Results of a Stream Ecosystem1:00 - 4:30 pm / Petoskey/Mackinac Rm.
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are such an interesting way to bring a hands-on inquiry-based citizen science activity into the hands of people by letting them sample and then gain insight into concepts and processes that occur within the mysterious world of a stream ecosystem. I, as the creator of the RAIL Project have been using it for the past 16 years to teach middle school aged students about ecology and the importance of the water around them while at the same time, they have been able to contribute authentic data to scientists in the field of stream ecology. As an educator, it is this authentic piece that makes the biggest impact. For this workshop, participants will get an introduction to aquatic macroinvertebrates and how they are used to calculate ecosystem attributes and water quality index scores. Next participants will sample a local lotic system and utilize the RAIL Project interactive database to see how easy it is to 1) identify their sample 2) upload their findings and 3) get an immediate report on both water quality and ecosystem attributes. Each participant will leave the workshop with access to use this database, the online supplemental materials, and the award-winning RAIL Project K-12 curriculum to share with area schools near them. Led by: Keith Piccard, Grand Valley State University
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Posters and Educational DisplaysThe Poster and Educational Display Session will be held during the Evening Reception on Thursday between 5 and 8 PM. Poster authors and display representatives will be on hand to discuss their work.
POSTERS
Analysis of Microcystis cyanophage seasonal prevalence in Ford Lake (Washtenaw Co., MI)Michael Angell
Reproducible results after five years of volunteer stream monitoring in Benzie County John Ransom and Gerald Wilgus
Creating Undergraduate Research Opportunities through Links to Citizen ScienceThomas Tisue
Integrating Drone Technology with Water, Soil, and Plant analysis in Costa RicaTaylor West and Constanza Hazelwood
Educating waterfront property realtors and buyers Craig Kivi
The Mobile Boat Wash Program: 5 Years of Working with Boaters to Stop Invasive Species Korin Foss, Joe Gignac, Samantha Haines, Anyah Preston, Jo Latimore, and Kevin Walters
EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
Benzie County River Improvement Company
Freshwater Studies Program, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Northwestern Michigan College
Grand Valley State University, Annis Water Resources Institute
Invasive Species Control Coalition of Watersmeet
Macatawa Area Coordinating Council (Macatawa Watershed Project)
Michigan Aquatic Managers Association
Michigan Chapter, North American Lake Management Society
Michigan Clean Boats Clean Waters
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality – Aquatic Invasive Species Management
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality – Wetlands, Lakes and Streams Program
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Lake Stewardship Associations (formerly MI Lake & Stream Associations)
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership
MI Shoreland Stewardship Program
Michigan State University Extension
Michigan Wetlands Association
MiCorps: Michigan Statewide Volunteer Monitoring Program
Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society
RIPPLE: Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes
Wildlife Forever
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Outstanding Contribution
William “Scott” Brown is a tireless advocate for inland lake stewardship. As Executive Director for the Michigan Lake Stewardship Associations (MLSA), his work to maintain a key partnership with MiCorps was substantial and greatly appreciated. The Michigan Clean Water Corps with the Michigan Inland Lake Partnership would
like to recognize Scott for his many contributions to Michigan’s inland lakes.
Scott will be acknowledged at lunch on Thursday as well. Please join us!
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Michigan Chapter of the North American Lake Management Society (McNALMS) periodically gives a Lifetime Achievement Award to an individual who has, during a long career, significantly contributed to the advancement of the understanding of lakes, provided leadership in addressing key lake issues, and exhibited excellence in promoting lake ecology and/or management.
This year McNALMS is presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Ralph Bednarz. Mr. Bednarz has been a champion of lake protection on high quality lakes and has spent his professional career monitoring and managing lakes in Michigan. Mr. Bednarz, now retired, spent most of his professional career with the Inland Lakes Management Unit in the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
A brief presentation recognizing Ralph’s influential career will take place during lunch on Thursday.
Recognitions
MNSP Celebrates 10 Years
The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership (MNSP) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year! MNSP has changed the way we view and manage our inland lake shorelines in Michigan by promoting natural shoreline techniques. Since its creation MNSP has established a popular contractor training program, educated countless shoreline owners and lake associations, and influenced state policy regarding natural shoreline permitting.
Please join us during lunch on Thursday for some anniversary cake as we recognize the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership for 10 years of success!
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Thursday Early Afternoon SessionsThornapple Petoskey/Mackinac Harbor Springs/ Saugatuck Traverse City
Sess
ion Invasive Species I
Moderator: Sarah LeSage
Lake Management I
Moderator: Bethany Matousek
Law, Lake Levels, & Fish
Moderator: Lon Nordeen
Public Health & Septic Systems
Moderator: Bindu Bhakta
1:30
MICHIGAN INVASIVE SPECIES GRANT PROGRAM: SPOTLIGHT ON AQUATIC PROJECTS
LeSage, Sarah
MONITORING TO EVALU-ATE POTENTIAL WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS FROM LAKE AERATION
Kohlhepp, Gary
MICHIGAN WATERFRONT ALLIANCE-PROTECTING, PROMOTING THE WISE USE OF MICHIGAN INLAND WATERS
Nordeen, Lon
RECENT ADVANCES IN SWIMMER’S ITCH RE-SEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONTROL
Reimink, Ron
2:00
RESPONDING TO INVASIVE ANIMALS IN MICHIGAN - MULTIFACETED APPROACH FOR RED SWAMP CRAYFISH RESPONSE
Herbst, Seth
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR DIVER-ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING
Calabro, Eric; Garwood, Anne
“THE COMEDY OF CRYSTAL LAKE”: HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF MANAGING THE LEVEL OF A LARGE INLAND LAKE
Daniels, Stacy
SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS AND MDEQ ONSITE WASTEWATER Q & A
Ladouceur, Dale; Ren-don, Kristine; Cotton, Dave
2:30
HIGH PRIORITY INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT MANAGE-MENT CHRONICLE: EUROPE-AN FROG-BIT
Alwin, Thomas
AQUATIC NUISANCE CON-TROL PERMITS OVERVIEW AND UPDATES
Heaton, Sylvia
SPATIAL PATTERNS OF FISH SPECIES DIVERSITY IN MICHIGAN LAKES
Bremigan, Mary Tate
NEARSHORE SEPTIC SYS-TEMS: IMPACTS, SYSTEM BASICS, AND MAINTE-NANCE
Bhakta, Bindu; Elgin, Erick
3:00 BREAK
MiCorps Session SuggestionsIf you are a MiCorps volunteer and are interested in presentations that are especially relevant to you, check out the presentation sessions marked with the MiCorps Dragonfly.
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Thursday Late Afternoon SessionsThornapple Petoskey/Mackinac Traverse City Grand Centennial
Sess
ion Invasive Species II
Moderator: Scott Brown
Lake Management & Monitoring
Moderator: Julia Kirkwood
Lake Stewardship
Moderator: Lon Nordeen
Aquatic Plant Workshop
Moderator: Erick Elgin
3:30
AN OVERVIEW OF THE ABI-OTIC AND BIOTIC CHARAC-TERISTICS OF INLAND LAKES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS-FUL INTRODUCTION AND ES-TABLISHMENT OF INVASIVE STARRY STONEWORT
Brown, Scott
MANAGING LARGE INLAND LAKES: THE NEED FOR AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR SUCCESSFUL LAKE MANAGEMENT
Jermalowicz-Jones, Jennifer
STEWARDSHIP FOR LAKES: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
Sniadecki, Paul
Panel: Clawson, Beth; Gallagher, Mike; Wilks, John
HANDS-ON AQUATIC PLANT IDENTIFICATION WORKSHOP WITH A FOCUS ON MILFOILS AND PONDWEEDS
Elgin, Erick
4:00
PREVENTING AQUARIUM AND WATER GARDEN IN-VASIVE SPECIES THROUGH RETAILER ENGAGEMENT AND INQUIRY
Filice, Paige; Latimore, Jo
LONG‐TERM MONITORING OF PHOSPHORUS IN A GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE A WATERSHED
Oudsema, Maggie
4:30
GREAT LAKES HYDRILLA RISK ASSESSMENT
Gibson, Robert
WATERSHED PLANNING BASICS FOR INLAND LAKES
Kirkwood, Julia
5:00
EVENING RECEPTION
Please Join Us Tonight!All are welcome to attend the Evening Reception taking place Thursday evening from 5:00 - 8:00pm in the Great Lakes Atrium. Come enjoy hot and cold hors d’oeuvres and drinks while checking out posters and educational displays and catching up with friends and colleagues. Posters and educational display information can be found on
page 10 of this program.
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Friday Early Morning SessionsThornapple Petoskey/Mackinac Harbor Springs/Saugatuck Traverse City
Sess
ion Natural Shorelines I
Moderator: Julia Kirkwood
Volunteer & Citizen Science
Moderator: Marcy Knoll Wilmes
Natural Resources Management
Moderator: Joe Nohner
Water Conservation
Moderator: Constanza Hazelwood
8:00
GET YOUR UPDATE ON THE SHORELINE PART-NERSHIP AND NEXT STEPS ON DESIGNING FOR HIGH ENERGY SITES
Kirkwood, Julia; Majka, Brian
MICORPS STATEWIDE VOL-UNTEER MONITORING PRO-GRAM: SUCCESS THROUGH SCIENCE
Wilmes, Marcy; Steen, Paul; Grace, Carolyn; Ransom, John; Wilgus, Gerald; Krantz, Niklas
MANAGING MICHIGAN’S NATURAL RESOURCES ON INLAND LAKES
Avers, Barbara; Diana, Matt; Gunderman, Brian
PANEL TALK: LEARNING ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN WATER MANAGEMENT: A TALE OF THREE COUNTRIES
Hazelwood, Constanza
Student Panel: Adams, Courtney; Becker, Max; Cooper, Chelsea; DePauw, Kathryn; Symanski, Alicia
9:30 BREAK
Follow Us on Social MediaStay connected to what’s happening at the Convention and keep up-to-date on news with the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
#MILC2018
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Friday Late Morning SessionsThornapple Traverse City Harbor Springs Petoskey/Mackinac Saugatuck
Sess
ion Natural Shorelines II
Moderator: Eric Calabro
Citizen Science & Human Dimensions
Moderator: Beth Clawson
Fish Habitat
Moderator: Joe Nohner
Contaminants
Moderator: Lois Wolfson
Water Law
Moderator: Clifford Bloom
10:0
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PROTECTING AND RESTORING AQUATIC PLANTS IN THE NEAR-SHORE
Calabro, Eric
WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERS
Clawson, Beth
ASSESSMENT OF FISH HABITAT AND POPULATIONS AT REGIONAL‐ AND LAKESCALES AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB VIEWER
Wehrly, Kevin; Nohner, Joe
PFAS CHEMICALS IN THE WATER
Wolfson, Lois
RIPARIAN RIGHTS AND LOCAL GOVERN-MENT REGULATIONS
Bloom, Clifford
10:3
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FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT RECOMMEN-DATIONS FOR THE SHORELINE
Wesley, Jay
ENGAGING FAITH COMMUNITIES IN CITIZEN SCIENCE
Koning, Gerry
PFAS: THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACT TO MICHIGAN LAKES
Rediske, Rick
11:00
PROTECTING THE NEARSHORE THROUGH UPLAND LAKESCAPING
Hoch-Melluish, Patty
ONBOARD EDUCATION AS A WAY OF COM-MUNICATING LAKE SCIENCE
Vail, Janet
INTEGRATING USER FEEDBACK INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT TOOL FOR LAKE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
Tracy, Erin
PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS IN FISH FROM MICHIGAN
Bohr, Joe
11:30 LUNCH
Door PrizesDoor prizes, including a fish finder, Secchi disk, gift cards, books, and more will be
given out during the lunches and evening reception. So, listen for your name or ticket number.
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Friday Early Afternoon SessionsTraverse City Petoskey/Mackinac Harbor Springs/Saugatuck Meet in Traverse City
Sess
ion Workshop: Natural
Shorelines
Moderator: Julia Kirkwood
Workshop: Citizen Science
Moderator: Keith Piccard
Concurrent Session:Lake Management II
Moderator: Tony Groves
Field Trip: Reeds Lake
***Begins at Noon***
Lead: Jason Broekstra
1:00
BECOMING A MI SHORELAND STEWARDS AMBASSADOR
Kirkwood, Julia; Buchanan, Jen; Baker, Eli
*Workshop continues after break*
RIPARIAN AREA INTEGRAT-ED LEARNING (RAIL) PROJ-ECT DATABASE: AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATES CITIZEN SCIENCE MONI-TORING WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK OF RESULTS OF A STREAM ECOSYSTEM
Piccard, Keith
*Workshop continues after break*
ALUM TREATMENT FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVE-MENT: WATER QUALITY IN BYRAM LAKE, GENESEE COUNTY, 28 YEARS AFTER ALUM TREATMENT
Groves, Tony; McNair, James
HISTORY, LAKE MANAGE-MENT PLAN, AND COOP-ERATIVE EFFORTS FOR CONTROLLING INVASIVE EUROPEAN FROG-BIT IN REEDS LAKE
Moderator: Broekstra, Jason
Presenters:
La Fave, Doug; Conroy, Jaimee; Rayner, Drew; Keiper, Bill
**Meet in Traverse City Rm**
*Workshop continues after break*
1:30
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ALUM TREAT-MENT IN SPRING LAKE
Steinman, Alan; Ogdahl, Mary, Oudsema, Maggie; Hassett, Michael
2:00
ALUM FOR PHOSPHORUS CONTROL IN LAKES AND PONDS: 50 YEARS OF EVOLVING STRATEGIES
Osgood, Dick
2:30 BREAK
Full Abstracts Are OnlineCheck out the Michigan Inland Lake Partnership website to view full abstracts of all Convention talks, workshops and, posters, as well as, presenter contact information.
Abbreviated abstracts can be found in the following pages.
http://www.canr.msu.edu/michiganlakes
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Traverse City Petoskey/Mackinac Harbor Springs/SaugatuckSe
ssio
n Workshop: Natural Shorelines
Moderator: Julia Kirkwood
Workshop: Citizen Science
Moderator: Keith Piccard
Concurrent Session:Invasive Species &
Boaters
Moderator: Edgar Rudberg
Field Trip: Reeds Lake
Lead: Jason Broekstra
3:00
CONTINUED:
BECOMING A MI SHORELAND STEWARDS AMBASSADOR
CONTINUED:
RIPARIAN AREA INTEGRAT-ED LEARNING (RAIL) PROJ-ECT DATABASE: AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATES CITIZEN SCIENCE MONI-TORING WITH IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK OF RESULTS OF A STREAM ECOSYSTEM
FIVE YEARS OF VOLUNTARY BOAT WASHING PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN: SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES IN INVA-SIVE SPECIES PREVENTION
Latimore, Jo; Walters, Kevin
CONTINUED:
HISTORY, LAKE MANAGE-MENT PLAN, AND COOP-ERATIVE EFFORTS FOR CONTROLLING INVASIVE EUROPEAN FROG-BIT IN REEDS LAKE
3:30
BENZIE CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S “AQUATIC INVA-SIVE SPECIES PATHWAYS PROJECT”: A MOBILE BOAT WASHING APPROACH TO DEALING WITH AIS
Perrino, Jane
4:00
CATCHING THE “UNICORN:” EMPOWERING BOATERS TO TAKE ACTION TO HELP PREVENT AIS
Rudberg, Edgar
Friday Late Afternoon Sessions
Continuing Education CreditsBy attending this Convention, you can receive up to 8 MDARD Pesticide Credits per day and/or up to 9 Master Citizen Planner Credits. You can also receive 9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal/
Professional Development Certificate Program. See the Registration Table for applications.
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Thursday Afternoon AbstractsSession: Invasive Species I
1:30 - 3:00pm
State investments to prevent, detect, and control aquatic invasive species in inland lakesOver the last 8 years, investments to protect Michigan’s inland lakes from the harmful economic and ecological effects of aquatic invasive species have increased substantially. The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality, Natural Resourc-es, and Agriculture and Rural Development work cooperatively to implement the state’s aquatic invasive species program. In this session, the Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Natural Resources will highlight Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program priorities and funded projects that address inland lakes. Key projects include advancing the man-agement and control of species including Eurasian water milfoil, starry stonewort, Cabomba, and New Zealand mud snail as well as educating boaters and anglers to reduce the risk of aquatic invasive species dispersal. We will also present case studies in early detection and response to aquatic invasive species found inland lakes focusing on Red Swamp Crayfish and European Frog-bit.
MICHIGAN INVASIVE SPECIES GRANT PROGRAM: SPOTLIGHT ON AQUATIC PROJECTSSarah LeSage, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
RESPONDING TO INVASIVE ANIMALS IN MICHIGAN: MULTIFACETED APPROACH FOR RED SWAMP CRAYFISH RESPONSESeth Herbst, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
HIGH PRIORITY INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT CHRONICLE: EUROPEAN FROGBITThomas Alwin, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Session: Lake Management I1:30 - 3:00pm
MONITORING TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL WATER QUALITY AND BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS FROM LAKE AERATION Gary Kohlhepp, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityPermits for lake aeration, the process of artificially introducing air to circulate water to create an aerobic environment, as an inland lake management tool have been applied for by lake associations more frequently over the last several years. In response, the MDEQ–Water Resources Division, in cooperation with the MDNR and external stakeholders, developed guidance describing the monitoring activities required by the applicant before and after permit issuance. The guidance identifies a consistent set of water quality and biological indicators needed to evaluate potential lake impacts. The specific parameters, sampling intensity, and sample frequency/timing will be discussed.
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMITS FOR DIVER-ASSISTED SUCTION HARVESTING Eric Calabro and Anne Garwood, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityDiver-Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) is a relatively new technique that can be used to manage aquatic invasive plants (AIPs). DASH uses SCUBA divers to identify and hand-pull intact AIPs out of the sediment of an inland lake and can be effec-tive in certain situations. However, careful consideration of site-specific characteristics is extremely important when deter-mining whether DASH can be successful in a particular area of a waterbody. If DASH is conducted in areas with unfavorable site characteristics, performed by inexperienced people, or undertaken without proper equipment there is the potential to unintentionally spread invasive species, remove native vegetation, and disrupt benthic habitats. DASH, its impacts, and permit requirements will be discussed.
AQUATIC NUISANCE CONTROL PERMITS OVERVIEW AND UPDATESSylvia Heaton, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityThe Aquatic Nuisance Control (ANC) Program regulates the chemical control of aquatic plants, algae, and the snails associat-ed with swimmer’s itch. This presentation will include an overview of the ANC permit process, as well as recent updates to the program, new chemicals expected to be available for control, and other emerging issues.
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Thursday Afternoon AbstractsSession: Law, Lake Levels, & Fish
1:30 - 3:00pm
MICHIGAN WATERFRONT ALLIANCE-PROTECTING, PROMOTING THE WISE USE OF MICHIGAN INLAND WATERSLon Nordeen, Michigan Waterfront AllianceMWA is a non-profit organization formed more than 20 years ago to educate and promote the wise use of our Michigan inland waterways and support participation in the legislative process. This presentation will include a discussion of recent efforts including the formation of an MWA / DNR Task Force to improve State of MI policies and laws concerning the fight against aquatic invasive species (AIS), to promote the DNR Trusteeship responsibility for upholding the Public Trust, to help support future AIS strategy and efforts to maintain the funding for the Cooperative Lakes Management Program.
“THE COMEDY OF CRYSTAL LAKE”: HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF MANAGING THE LEVEL OF A LARGE INLAND LAKEStacy Daniels, Benzie County River Improvement CompanyIn 1873, an attempt to construct a system of canals from Crystal Lake to Lake Michigan in Benzie Co. led fortuitously to the dramatic lowering of the level of a very large inland lake, and creation of a new beach that insured future development as a prime recreational area. Its unintended consequences evolved serendipitously from a perceived “failure” of an “ill-advised project”, to an unqualified “success”. This presentation will cover the history of this event and the subsequent impacts.
SPATIAL PATTERNS OF FISH SPECIES DIVERSITY IN MICHIGAN LAKESMary Tate Bremigan, Michigan State University Shoreline areas provide food and habitat for many species, and collectively, inland lakes represent very large amounts of shoreline habitat. Using state agency data, we are characterizing spatial patterns of lake fish species composition and the land, water and human variables that appear to drive these spatial patterns in fish diversity. In this talk we will specifically address these questions: (1) Is there a typical number of fish species in a Michigan lake?, (2) How similar is species com-position from one lake to another?, and (3) What land, water, and human variables explain differences in fish communities?
Session: Public Health & Septic Systems1:30 - 3:00pm
RECENT ADVANCES IN SWIMMER’S ITCH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONTROLRon Reimink, Freshwater Solutions, LLCSwimmer’s itch is caused by larval parasites that shed daily from aquatic snails. Humans serve as accidental hosts, where the worms penetrate the epidermis and die, often causing raised bumps that can itch for 1-2 weeks. This presentation will educate attendees on the basic biology of the parasites, summarize field work completed in 2018 on large recreational lakes in NW Michigan, describe recent developments in control, and dispel some common misconceptions.
SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS AND MDEQ ONSITE WASTEWATER Q&ADale Ladouceur, Kristine Rendon, and Dave Cotton, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityThis presentation will discuss the different components of septic systems and how they work. The second half of the presentation will contain a DEQ Onsite Wastewater Q&A session between the DEQ and attendees.
NEARSHORE SEPTIC SYSTEMS: IMPACTS, SYSTEM BASICS, AND MAINTENANCEBindu Bhakta, MSU Extension and Erick Elgin, MSU ExtensionThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality estimates that more than 10% of the state’s 1.4 million septic systems are failing. Special considerations must be given to the treatment of wastewater along lakes to avoid potential impact on the health of families and the entire ecosystem. This session will include an explanation of why septic systems can impact lakes and human health. Septic system basics and critical maintenance practices will also be covered.
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Thursday Afternoon AbstractsSession: Invasive Species II
3:30 - 5:00pm
AN OVERVIEW OF THE ABIOTIC AND BIOTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF INLAND LAKES THAT ARE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING THE SUCCESSFUL INTRODUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF INVASIVE STARRY STONEWORTWilliam Brown, Michigan Lake Stewardship AssociationsNitellopsis obtusa (starry stonewort), a submerged macrophyte that is considered a highly beneficial though increasingly rare connoisseur and promoter of clean waters within its native range that extends from the west coast of Europe to Japan, is rapidly spreading throughout the Great Lakes region. This presentation will cover a wide ranging overview of the unique physiological requirements of the exotic member of the Characeae family, and the critical abiotic and biotic characteristics of inland lakes that are known to be capable of supporting the successful introduction and establishment of the invasive starry stonewort.
PREVENTING AQUARIUM AND WATER GARDEN INVASIVE SPECIES THROUGH RETAILER ENGAGEMENT AND INQUIRYPaige Filice and Jo Latimore, Michigan State UniversityNon-native aquatic plants and animals introduced through trade pose a significant ecological and economic threat to Mich-igan. In response, we developed the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) campaign in 2015 in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Preliminary results of a retailer survey indicate that while a majority of retailers believe that aquariums and water gardens pose an invasive species risk, not all actively educate their customers about the risk or how to prevent the introduction of non-native species from trade into the wild.
GREAT LAKES HYDRILLA RISK ASSESSMENTRobert Gibson, Ecology and Environment, Inc. Hydrilla verticillata is one of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants with the ability to grow and spread rapidly. The mon-oecious biotype, which is better adapted to survive at higher latitudes than the dioecious biotype, has been found in several locations in New York and Ohio, raising concerns about its spread throughout the Great Lakes Basin (GLB). This presentation will summarize risk assessment results, including identifying areas in the GLB most vulnerable to invasion based on likeli-hood of introduction and habitat suitability, and describe BMPs for prevention, early detection, and management.
Session: Lake Management & Monitoring3:30 - 5:00pm
MANAGING LARGE INLAND LAKES: THE NEED FOR AN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR SUCCESSFUL LAKE MANAGEMENTJennifer Jermalowicz-Jones, Restorative Lake SciencesAlthough an integrated lake management approach could be applied to most lakes, it is especially important for the suc-cessful management of large (>1,000 acre) inland lakes. We will present an evaluation focusing on Houghton Lake, which is a 22,044-acre natural, glacial lake located in northern Michigan with more than 30 developed canals and 30.5 miles of shoreline. Specialized planning for individual improvement types was necessary to assure the Houghton Lake Improvement Board and the Houghton Lake community that the wide ranging issues could be addressed and ultimately lead to substantial gains in the overall ecological balance of the lake.
LONG-TERM MONITORING OF PHOSPHORUS IN A GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE AND RESTORE A WATERSHEDMaggie Oudsema, Annis Water Resources Institute Grand Valley State UniversityLake Macatawa (Lake Mac), located in southwest Michigan, is the receiving water body for a highly degraded watershed and has exhibited hypereutrophic conditions for over 40 years. Project Clarity, a large-scale, multidisciplinary, collaborative, public-private partnership, has developed a long-term monitoring initiative to provide critical information on two key wetland restoration areas and the overall status of Lake Mac. TP concentrations in Lake Mac continue to vary annually, albeit at levels far above the Total Maximum Daily Load. Continued efforts in the watershed, complemented by monitoring, will allow us to assess restoration success over time, and whether additional measures will be needed to meet restoration goals.
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Thursday Afternoon AbstractsSession: Lake Management & Monitoring - Continued
3:30 - 5:00pm
WATERSHED PLANNING BASICS FOR INLAND LAKESJulia Kirkwood, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityHave you heard the term watershed planning but don’t really know what that means or even how to begin? Learn why wa-tershed planning is important, the basics of how the process works, what type of information is included in a plan and how to get started.
Session: Lake Stewardship3:30 - 5:00pm
STEWARDSHIP FOR LAKES… A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACHPaul Sniadecki, Michigan Lake Stewardship AssociationsPanel:Beth Clawson, MSU ExtensionMike Gallagher, Michigan Lake Stewardship AssociationsJohn Wilks, Michigan Lake Stewardship AssociationsThis workshop will explore the basic, intermediate, and leading-edge activities involved with the stewardship of inland lakes. Participants will interactively engage checklists to assess and score the processes in place at their water body. The assessments will be aggregated anonymously (via Turning Point Software Response Devices) to determine where their ef-forts stand relative to their peers. Participant data will also be merged to a state-wide database to assess longer term efforts. Participants will further identify the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities, combined with people-power resources, to determine the annual level of effort required to move stewardship efforts beyond the basic level of care. Annual Funding requirements will also be identified for each level of stewardship. Finally, participants will match the necessary human and financial capital to available volunteers involved as individuals, groups, or lake associations. Recruitment and retention strategies for lake stewards will be discussed.
Jo Latimore
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Session: Natural Shorelines I8:00 - 9:30am
GET YOUR UPDATE ON THE SHORELINE PARTNERSHIP AND NEXT STEPS ON DESIGNING FOR HIGH ENERGY SITESJulia Kirkwood, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityBrian Majka, GEI ConsultantsThis session will present information and updates on the happenings of the MNSP and where we are headed in the future. We will discuss how we are working to understand what success looks like on natural shoreline installation and how we are moving into providing more information on the continuum of options of bioengineering solutions and the challenges of designing for sites that have high energy. In addition, this session will provide Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals with more insight and tips on how to address certain challenges of high energy sites.
Session: Volunteers & Citizen Science8:00 - 9:30am
MICORPS STATEWIDE VOLUNTEER MONITORING PROGRAM: SUCCESS THROUGH SCIENCEVolunteer engagement is vital to surface water quality monitoring in the State of Michigan. The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) engages volunteers across the state in stream and lake water quality monitoring. Descriptions of program sam-pling parameters, volunteer presentations, and volunteer success stories for the program will be outlined along with in depth details for the Score the Shore, lakeshore habitat parameter. Special attention will be given to the shoreline program Score the Shore.
VOLUNTEER SUCCESS THROUGH SCIENCEMarcy Wilmes, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
REPRODUCIBILITY AND REPORTING OF DATA AFTER FIVE YEARS OF VOLUNTEER STREAM MONITORING IN BENZIE COUNTYJohn Ransom, Benzie Conservation District and Gerald Wilgus, Volunteer Crew Leader
CLMP LAKE MONITORING WITH VOLUNTEERSCarolyn Grace, St. Joseph County Conservation District
2018 EXOTIC AQUATIC PLANT WATCH IN OAKLAND COUNTYNiklas Krantz, Huron River Watershed Council
SCORE THE SHORE DATA CRUNCHPaul Steen, Huron River Watershed Council
Session: Water Conservation8:00 - 9:30pm
LEARNING ABOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN WATER MANAGEMENT: A TALE OF THREE COUNTRIESConstanza Hazelwood, Northwestern Michigan CollegeNorthwestern Michigan College Student Panel: Courtney Adams; Max Becker; Chelsea Cooper; Kathryn DePauw; Alicia SymanskiInterns in the Freshwater Studies program at Northwestern Michigan College are required to complete an internship experi-ence related to water management. During the summer semester of 2018, three groups of students fulfilled their internship requirements in different locations around the world: Long Lake, Michigan, Indonesia and Costa Rica. Students completing internships gain deeper understanding of water-related careers, water challenges and solutions. The experiences the in-ternships have provided have been invaluable, with both host organizations and students establishing a mutually beneficial relationship, often leading to employment. This panel session will discuss different perspectives on community engagement in water resource management. During this panel student interns will describe their learning experiences in Costa Rica, Indonesia and the USA, and they will compare their findings across the locations they visited and the diverse communities where they worked.
Friday Morning Abstracts
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Session: Natural Resources Management8:00 - 9:30am
MANAGING MICHIGAN’S NATURAL RESOURCES ON INLAND LAKESBarbara Avers, Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesMatt Diana, Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesBrian Gunderman, Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesInland lakes provide habitat for fish and wildlife populations that provide ecological, recreational, and subsistence values to society. These populations support diverse recreational opportunities for inland lake users, such as fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Managing fish and wildlife includes regulating fishing and hunting, managing habitat to support their populations, and collaborating with the public to ensure sustainable fish and wildlife populations for future generations. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages fish and wildlife populations on inland lakes in collaboration with other agencies and with the public. In this session, you’ll learn more about how the Department manages waterfowl populations to provide more waterfowl for hunters and birders and in some instances to minimize nuisance species on private properties. We’ll provide information on the importance of wetlands for healthy lake ecosystems and recommendations for maintaining wetlands in your lake and watershed. You’ll also learn about how the DNR manages fish and aquatic resources on inland lakes, as fisheries biologists discuss fishing regulations, fish stocking, fish kills, fish habitat projects, the importance of water quality and natural shorelines, and emerging threats to fish and aquatic resources in Michigan. We’ll show you how the DNR assesses fish populations in lakes and how fish populations relate to key habitat variables. DNR biologists will also address frequently asked questions and provide information on how to learn more about maintaining a healthy inland lake ecosystem to sustain fish and wildlife populations.
Session: Natural Shorelines II10:00 - 11:30am
PROTECTING AND RESTORING AQUATIC PLANTS IN THE NEARSHOREEric Calabro, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityNative aquatic plants within inland lakes perform many valuable ecosystem services. The cumulative effects of residential development and shoreline hardening have resulted in reduced habitat complexity and riparian vegetation cover in Michi-gan’s inland lakes. Improving riparian habitat and restoring native aquatic plants is essential in improving the quality of in-land lakes across the state. There are a variety of approaches that aquatic plants can be integrated into inland lake shorelines that balance landowner wants and needs. Natural shorelines are a critical component of a healthy lake, and a well-designed bioengineered shoreline can balance lace access, views, aesthetics, and lake health.
FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SHORELINEJay Wesley, Michigan Department of Natural ResourcesWetlands and natural shorelines directly provide habitat and indirectly improve habitat, benefiting fish and wildlife. Wetland plants in the riparian zones of lakes and rivers intercept nutrients, mitigating eutrophication that threatens fish populations. Wetland plants also provide structural habitat that acts as nurseries for fish and wildlife. Natural shorelines along wetlands and lakeshores also provide large woody debris as habitat. This presentation will summarize benefits of wetlands and natural shorelines to fish and wildlife, summarize resources available to professionals planning restoration and protection, and pro-vide recommendations for managing these habitats to benefit fish and wildlife. Jay Wesley, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
PROTECTING THE NEARSHORE THROUGH UPLAND LAKESCAPINGPatty Hoch-Melluish, Kieser & Associates, LLCThis presentation will discuss landscaping techniques on riparian property that protect the nearshore including reducing impervious surfaces, storm water management, rain gardens, rain barrels, native plants, etc.
Friday Morning Abstracts
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Friday Morning AbstractsSession: Citizen Science & Human Dimensions
10:00 - 11:30am
WORKING WITH VOLUNTEERSBeth Clawson, Michigan State University ExtensionActively involving individuals and groups in participating with workdays, inspection days, and events takes a fair amount of planning, coordination, and leadership skills. Learn about ways to recruit, train and retain volunteers from the training for Clean Boats, Clean Water Volunteer Heroes that can be transferred to a broader variety of lake citizen science, and associa-tion activities.
ENGAGING FAITH COMMUNITIES IN CITIZEN SCIENCEGerry Koning, Trinity Christian Reformed ChurchSmall, highly-impacted streams often receive minimal attention. The potential for citizen science groups, like the MiCorps program, to monitor small, urban or suburban waterways is being increasingly recognized as a way to engage community stakeholders in local watershed monitoring and management. The MiCorps program on the Rush Creek watershed is led by a local religious commu-nity, Trinity Church. Throughout the state, faith communities are an underutilized resource for participating in and supporting citizen science projects. This talk aims to provide insights on how to recruit and motivate people from faith communities in engaging in the care and restoration of their local watershed.
ONBOARD EDUCATION AS A WAY OF COMMUNICATING LAKE SCIENCEJanel Vail, GVSU Annis Water Resources InstituteSince the late 60s, the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute has provided onboard education about lakes for over 175,000 people. Most of the program participants are in 4th grade through high school as well as college students. Our research and education vessels are specially equipped for hands-on science, which includes water quality sampling and analysis. Through this educational experience, participants develop a greater understanding of lake science as well the importance of stewardship of lakes.
Session: Fish Habitat10:00 - 11:30am
Fish populations rely upon healthy habitats to survive, grow, and reproduce. Quality fish habitat includes physical, biological, and chemical conditions that affect fishes throughout their life cycles. For example, populations of different fish species might be limited by the amount of aquatic vegetation, the presence of abundant zooplankton for juvenile fish, or the availability of cold, oxygenated water during the hot summer months. Therefore, to understand what creates or threatens fish habitat, a lake’s regional climate, wa-tershed, and shoreline must be known. The Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership compiled this information across an 8-state region that includes Michigan to assess patterns in populations of Bluegill, Northern Pike, Walleye, and coldwater fishes like Cisco or Lake Trout and to identify lakes that are suitable to sustaining these fishes. The assessment also provides information on threats from changes to the shoreline, watershed, and regional climate. Based on the threats identified by the assessment, a series of recom-mended conservation actions to most efficiently address the causes of fish habitat decline in each lake is provided. This information is critical to lake and fishery managers seeking to understand and address the causes of fish habitat degradation and resulting fish population changes. The partnership sought to develop a public web viewer that provides access to all of this information in a manner that is accessible, understandable, and trusted by fishery biologists, lake managers, researchers, and the public. To do this, the partnership conducted surveys and focus groups evaluating user needs, capabilities, and feedback on the web viewer. This information was used to make successive improvements to the viewer. Speakers in this session will focus on the fish habitat assessment, conservation guidelines, web viewer, and the process for creating a successful web viewer.
ASSESSMENT OF FISH HABITAT AND POPULATIONS AT REGIONAL- AND LAKE-SCALES AND DEVELOPMENT OF A WEB VIEWERKevin Wehrly and Joe Nohner, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
INTEGRATING USER FEEDBACK INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT TOOL FOR LAKE CONSERVATION AND MAN-AGEMENTErin Tracy, Michigan State University
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Friday Morning AbstractsSession: Contaminants
10:00 - 11:30am
PFAS CHEMICALS IN THE WATER, FISH AND THE ENVIRONMENTLois Wolfson, Michigan State University Institute of Water ResearchPerfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) or more specifically per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become increasingly prevalent in the environment, and are being found in water, fish, wildlife, and humans. They were widely used in industry to make products stain and grease resistant and waterproof. When humans and other animals consume water or food con-taining PFAS, these chemicals can remain in the body for many years after exposure, and multiple studies have identified negative health effects. This session will provide background information on PFAS and what is known about these chemicals.
PFAS: THE CURRENT AND POTENTIAL FUTURE IMPACT TO MICHIGAN LAKESRichard Rediske, GVSU Annis Water Resources InstitutePoly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been in use for their unique chemical properties since the 1940s and are persistent widespread environmental contaminants that have been associated with adverse health effects. These compounds are highly mobile in aquifer systems, soluble in water, exhibit moderate bioaccumulation, and hove only recently been in-cluded as analytical parameters in environmental surveys of surface water and fish. In Michigan, PFAS contamination has been found in lakes near military bases and industrial disposal sites. Information on PFAS chemicals will be presented with respect to their use in industry and consumer products, physical/chemical properties, and toxicity. Landscape variables and geologic conditions that promote contaminate migration also will be discussed. Case studies of PFAS contamination in Michigan lakes will be used as examples and information about home water treatment will be presented.
PERFLUORINATED COMPOUNDS IN FISH FROM MICHIGAN WATERSJoe Bohr, Michigan Department of Environmental QualityThe MDEQ has been measuring perfluorinated compounds in fish since 2011 and has sampled 28 water bodies to-date. Most of the sampling has been in response to concerns over nearby contaminated sites, but we have also analyzed fish from waters with no known or suspected sources of the chemicals in the watersheds. Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) has been detected at some level in nearly all of the 60 different fish populations sampled and causes consumption advisories in many of those populations.
Session: Water Law 10:00 - 11:30am
RIPARIAN RIGHTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONSClifford H. Bloom, Esq., Bloom Sluggett, PCThis session will discuss general riparian principles (ownership of the bottom lands for inland lakes and the Great Lakes, the rights of riparians, conflicting uses, real estate matters); local government regulation of the waterfront (zoning regulations, other ordinances), lake associations and property owners’ associations, state environmental laws affecting the waterfront, and the Public Trust Doctrine.
MNSP Contractors class installing a natural shoreline in partnership with the City of Paw Paw.Jo Nohner
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Friday Afternoon AbstractsSession: Lake Management II
1:00 - 2:30pm
This session will include three presentations on the application of alum (aluminum sulfate) for water quality improvement in lakes.
ALUM TREATMENT FOR WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: WATER QUALITY IN BYRAM LAKE, GENESEE COUNTY, 28 YEARS AFTER ALUM TREATMENTTony Groves, Progressive AE, and James McNair, GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute
CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ALUM TREATMENT IN SPRING LAKEAlan D. Steinman, Mary E. Ogdahl, Maggie E. Oudsema and Michael C. Hassett, GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute
ALUM FOR PHOSPHORUS CONTROL IN LAKES AND PONDS: 50 YEARS OF EVOLVING STRATEGIESDick Osgood, Osgood Consulting, LLC
Session: Invasive Species & Boaters3:00 - 4:30pm
FIVE YEARS OF VOLUNTARY BOAT WASHING PROGRAMS IN MICHIGAN: SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES IN INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTIONJo Latimore, Michiagn State University and Kevin Walters; Michigan Department of Environmental QualityBoating is a primary pathway for distribution of aquatic invasive species among water bodies. However, boaters frequently are not aware of, or do not perform, effective decontamination practices. In response, one statewide program and several smaller, regional efforts have launched to provide staffed, portable boat washing units for events at boating access sites. Outputs include hundreds of outreach events, thousands of boats washed, and hundreds of thousands of contacts with boaters and other outdoor enthusiasts. Event data offer insight on the extent of boat movement and boater motivations for accepting or declining free boat washing when offered. Overall, boater acceptance of free boat washes and levels of interest in aquatic invasive species is highly variable. Other lessons learned include the importance of training program staff in trail-ering and dealing with inappropriate boater behavior, as well as recognition of barriers preventing cooperation from some agency staff and fishing tournament organizers.
BENZIE CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S “AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PATHWAYS PROJECT”: A MOBILE BOAT WASHING APPROACH TO DEALING WITH AISJane Perrino, Benzie Conservation DistrictIn 2017, the Aquatic Invasive Species Pathways Program (AISPP) in Benzie, Leelanau and Manistee counties provided aquatic invasive species (AIS) outreach through educational boat washing events, trainings and media in order to increase the publics awareness of AIS issues in the area. This presentation will cover the pilot program’s launch, educational outreach concerning AIS, partnership development, lessons learned at the launch, and the importance of the “human variable.” This presentation will also give an overview of the organization of AISPP, and will share data procured from surveys completed with boaters.
CATCHING THE “UNICORN:” EMPOWERING BOATERS TO TAKE ACTION TO HELP PREVENT AISEdgar Rudberg, CD3, General Benefit CorporationReducing the spread of AIS often relies upon the adoption of best practices (cleaning, draining, and drying) at the individual level. However, social science research shows that the barriers to these behaviors are that they are perceived to be too dif-ficult or the tools to execute these behaviors are not available. Our waterless cleaning station pilot was developed to reduce these barriers. Wildlife Forever has a long history of being a national leader in AIS education and outreach via the Clean Drain Dry Initiative. However, until Wildlife Forever ’s partnership with CD3 for a 2017-18 Waterless Cleaning Station Pilot, tools to implement best management practices were unavailable to boaters. This presentation will outline the results and lessons learned from our pilot project.
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Join MiCorps and help monitor the health of Michigan’s lakes and streams
Join MiCorps and help monitor the health of Michigan’s lakes and streams
Celebrating 10 years of promoting collaboration to advance stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes
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Thank you for being a part of the 2018 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention.
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