additional resources - portage lake...

Additional Resources Unit 1: Lake Ecology

From Michigan State University Extension’s Introduction to Lakes Online Course

Lecture References - Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program - Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership - Understanding Lake Ecology Primer - Water on the Web, University of Minnesota - Soil Test Kit

Lake Ecology and Management Websites - Michigan Department of Natural Resources Status and Trends Inland Lake Habitat Viewer - Michigan Lake and Stream Associations - North American Lake Management Society

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Lakes

Resource Manuals and Reports - Michigan Department of Natural Resources: SR38 Conservation Guidelines for Michigan Lakes &

Associated Natural Resources - Michigan Chapter North American Lake Management Society: Lake Management In Michigan with a

Lake Improvement Board

- University of Wisconsin: Understanding Lake Data - North American Lake Management Society: Your Lake and You!

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/introduction_to_lakes_online

http://www.micorps.net/

http://michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu/

http://www.waterontheweb.org/under/lakeecology/index.html

http://www.waterontheweb.org/

http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3154.htm

https://umich.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=968632529e9747cd9af11dd6b2fff30d

http://www.mymlsa.org/

http://www.nalms.org/

http://water.epa.gov/type/lakes/index.cfm

http://mymlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/MDNR_Conservation_Report_38.pdf


http://www.mcnalms.org/images/ManualFinal_mcnalms.pdf


http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/G3582.pdf

https://www.nalms.org/product/your-lake-you-2nd-edition/

Additional Resources Unit 2: Lakes and their Watersheds


Lecture References - Michigan Right to Farm Hotline: 1-877-MDA-1RTF or 1877-632-1783

Michigan Right to Farm Contact Information - EPA Surf My Watershed

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Soil Erosion & Construction Storm Water

Websites

- US EPA Watershed Academy - US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS)

- US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Control

- US Fish & Wildlife Service - National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education Resources

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) - Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) - Michigan DEQ Wetlands Protection

- Michigan Wetlands Association

- Michigan DEQ Nonpoint Source Program - Michigan Lake and Stream Associations

- Michigan Association of Conservation Districts - Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership

- Michigan State University Land Policy Institute

- The Groundwater Foundation

Resource Manuals, Reports, Maps, and Databases - MDEQ Water Resources Division Michigan’s Major Watersheds - Michigan Department of Natural Resources: SR38 Conservation Guidelines for Michigan Lakes &

Associated Natural Resources

- Developing a Watershed Management Plan for Water Quality: An Introductory Guide - State of Michigan Surface Water Information Management Systems (MiSWIMS)

- MDEQ Permit Applications and Service Requests (MiWaters)

Videos - US EPA After the Storm video

- USDA NRCS Water Cycle video


http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1599_1605---,00.html

http://cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm

http://www.mi.gov/soilerosion

http://water.epa.gov/learn/training/wacademy/

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/national/home/

http://water.epa.gov/polwaste

http://www.fws.gov/

http://www.education.noaa.gov/

http://www.michigan.gov/deq

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr

http://michigan.gov/mdard

http://www.michigan.gov/deqwetlands

http://www.miwetlands.org/

http://www.mi.gov/nps


http://macd.org/


http://landpolicy.msu.edu/

http://www.groundwater.org/get-informed/

http://michigan.gov/documents/deq/lwm-mi-watersheds_202767_7.pdf



http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-nps-watershed-planning_559733_7.pdf

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/miswims/

https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fIXhs6DzIE

https://youtu.be/9qtuwsvaCoc


Additional Resources Unit 3: Lakes and Their Shorelines

Lecture References - Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership

- Michigan Native Plant Producers Association

- Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership’s Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Guidebook for Property Owners

- EPA’s Water Sense for conserving water

Shoreline Habitat, Restoration, and Invasive Species Websites

- Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Natural Shoreline Demonstration Sites - Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program

- Michigan Inland Lakes Shorelines - Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership Native Plants Listing

- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Safeguarding Our Shores program - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Restore Your Shore program

- Michigan Natural Features Inventory Invasive Plants

- Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) - Michigan State University Extension Smart Lakefront Plants

- MiCorps Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program

- Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals

Factsheets, Pamphlets, and Videos - Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Water's Edge - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Natural Shorelines for Inland Lakes

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Landscaping for Water Quality Garden Designs for Homeowners

- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council factsheet Sensible Shoreline Development - A Guide for Shoreline Homeowners

- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Guidebook Understanding, Living With, and Controlling Shoreline Erosion - A Guidebook for Shoreline Property Owners

- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Shoreline Video

Lawn Care, Stormwater Management, and Septic Systems Websites

- University of Minnesota Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series

- EPA Septic Smart website

- Michigan State University Turfgrass Science Go Green

- MSUE Managing Your Septic System

- Septic Education Program

Factsheets, Pamphlets, and Videos - Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Be Phosphorous Smart - Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Septic System Video

- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Stormwater Video - Natural Shorelines: Living in Harmony at the Water's Edge Video

- MSUE Septic Education Video


http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/

http://www.mnppa.org/




http://www3.epa.gov/watersense/

http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/demonstration-sites.html

http://www.mishorelandstewards.org/

http://www.shoreline.msu.edu/

http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/plants-for-inland-lakes.html

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/ShorelandZoning/

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/restoreyourshore

http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/invasive-species/invasives.cfm

http://www.misin.msu.edu/

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/smart_lakefront_plants

https://micorps.net/

http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/find-a-shoreline-contractor.html

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/Wateredge_340005_7.pdf

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-natural-shorelines-inland-lakes_366530_7.pdf

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-nps-landscape4wq_401217_7.pdf



http://www.watershedcouncil.org/uploads/7/2/5/1/7251350/sensibleshorelineweb.pdf



http://www.watershedcouncil.org/uploads/7/2/5/1/7251350/shoreline_book2006.pdf



http://youtu.be/USUl_5bNIOs

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/landscaping/

http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/septic/

http://turf.msu.edu/


http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/septic_system_education

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdard/phosphorus_flyer_2-9-11_376295_7.pdf

http://youtu.be/EVGy09yMh2g

http://youtu.be/N9HUoMnvsRw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=566bd_c_Ooc&feature=youtu.be&list=PL-DdC6x-41h_wGCenRHejc7i78KJp9o_I

https://youtu.be/ZtppgvPlOCU

Additional Resources Unit 4: Lakes and the Law

Lecture References - Michigan Recreational Boating Information System - Michigan Lake and Stream Associations Lakefront Myths and Other Lore

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

- Michigan Boater Safety Handbook - Michigan DEQ Water Withdrawal Assessment Process and Tool

- Considering aquatic ecosystems: The basis for Michigan’s new Water Withdrawal Assessment

Process

Websites - The Michigan Riparian: An Attorney Writes Column Archive

- Bloom Suggett, PC: Blog, Articles, and Publications

- Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Citizen Planner program

Articles, Factsheets, and Pamphlets - Protecting Michigan's Inland Lakes: A Guide for Local Governments - Protecting Michigan’s Inland Lakes: A Toolkit For Local Governments

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality searchable database of Land/Water Joint permit applications received

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality E-Z guides for permit applications

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality information on pre-application meeting with department regarding permits

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality decision tree Do I need a Land Water Permit?

- MSU Extension news: New MiWaters system expected to streamline the permit

application and tracking process - MSU Extension news: Got water? - MSU Extension news: Where are public versus riparian rights?

- MSU Extension news: Local Government has an Important Role for Water Quality Protection - MSU Extension modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 1

- MSU Extension modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2

- MSU Land Use Series: Restrictions on Zoning Authority - Michigan Lakes and Streams Association - Michigan Law Enforcement Division Public Rights on Michigan Waters

- State of Michigan: Filling the Gaps: Environmental Protection Options for Local Governments Part III - Local Planning & Zoning

- Tip of the Mitt: Protecting Michigan’s Wetlands: A guide for local governments - Tip of the Mitt: Living With Michigan’s Wetlands


http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mrbis/

http://www.bsmlawpc.com/municipal_law/PDF/Riparian_Water_Law_Articles/Article_Lakefront_Myths_Other_Lore.pdf


http://www.boat-ed.com/michigan/handbook

http://www.deq.state.mi.us/wwat/

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/considering_aquatic_ecosystems_the_basis_for_michigans_new_water_wq60

http://nrconservation.msu.edu/uploads/files/105/MSUE_BulletinWQ60_WaterWithdrawalAssessmentProcess.pdf

http://www.mi-riparian.org/attorney-writes/

http://www.bsmlawpc.com/municipal_law/publications-archive

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/michigan_citizen_planner

http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/uploads/4/6/8/6/46869113/inlandlakes_booklet.pdf

http://www.mymlsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Protecting-Your-Inland-Lakes-A-Toolkit-for-Local-Governments-Part-1.pdf

https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us/miwaters/



http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0%2C1607%2C7-135-3307_29692_24403-118189--%2C00.html




https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-jpa-decision-tree_558235_7.pdf

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/new_miwaters_system_expected_to_streamline_the_permit_application_and_track



http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/got_water_time_of_sale_septic_inspections_can_protect_water_quality_part_1

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/water_use_at_perpendicular_versus_parallel_roads_where_are_public_versus_ri

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/local_government_has_an_important_role_for_water_quality_protection

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/modifying_your_shoreline_property_check_local_regulations_first_part_1

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/modifying_your_shoreline_property_check_local_regulations_first_part_2

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/resources/restrictions_on_zoning_authority


http://www.michigan.gov/documents/Water97e_142928_7.pdf

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/lwm-czm-ftg-part3_266084_7.pdf



http://www.watershedcouncil.org/uploads/7/2/5/1/7251350/wetland_ebookfinal.pdf

http://www.watershedcouncil.org/uploads/7/2/5/1/7251350/living_with_mi_wetlands.pdf


Additional Resources

Unit 5: Introduction to Aquatic Plants


Lecture References - Michigan State University Extension book A Citizen's Guide for the Guide for the Identification,

Mapping and Management of Aquatic Plants of MI - Michigan State University Extension book A Michigan Boater’s Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic

Plants - Midwest Invasive Species Information Network - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Aquatic Nuisance Control and Remedial Action

Unit Water Bureau (517) 241-7734

Identification Websites and Books

- Michigan DEQ Common Aquatic Plants of Michigan - Aquatic Plants of The Upper Midwest: A photographic field guide to Our Underwater Forests by

Paul M. Skawinski - University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Through the Looking Glass a Field Guide to Aquatic Plants

Invasive Species Websites, Factsheets and Videos

- State of Michigan Aquatic Invasive Species homepage - Preventing escape of aquarium and pond organisms RIPPLE homepage and Facebook - Invasive Species: The Basics video - Invasive Species: Stop the Spread video - Invasive Species: Decontamination video - Michigan Natural Features Inventory A Field Guide to Invasive Plants of Aquatic and Wetland

Habitats for Michigan - Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch (MiCorps program) Identification and Monitoring Video - Michigan Natural Features Inventory Field Guide to Invasive Plants - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Invasive Species Watch List - Maine Center for Invasive Aquatic Plants

Permitting Websites

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Aquatic Nuisance Control - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Aquatic Nuisance Control Frequently Asked

Questions - Progressive AE Aquatic Plant Control: Things to Consider



http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-wq55.htm


















http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-anc-CommonPlant_408518_7.pdf

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-anc-CommonPlant_408518_7.pdf

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLakes/Pages/resources/bookstore/APUM.aspx






http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLAKES/Pages/resources/bookstore/TTLG.aspx

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/UWEXLAKES/Pages/resources/bookstore/TTLG.aspx

http://www.mi.gov/aquaticinvasives

http://www.mi.gov/aquaticinvasives

http://www.michigan.gov/invasives/0,5664,7-324-68000_75850---,00.html


https://www.facebook.com/miripple/

https://www.facebook.com/miripple/

https://youtu.be/yIgysZ5Hho8

https://youtu.be/yIgysZ5Hho8

https://youtu.be/apXUdf1XR-c

https://youtu.be/apXUdf1XR-c

https://youtu.be/ESnJ2SI25Mo

https://youtu.be/ESnJ2SI25Mo

http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/pub/publications.cfm




https://youtu.be/-i7IvA7gK-I


http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/invasive-species/AquaticsFieldGuide.pdf

http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/invasive-species/AquaticsFieldGuide.pdf



http://www.mainevlmp.org/volunteer-info/invasive-plant-monitors/ipp-resources/

http://www.mi.gov/anc



http://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-anc-faq_565051_7.pdf




http://www.longlakeassociation.com/uploads/2/0/5/3/20532176/aquatic_plant_control_-_things_to_consider.pdf

http://www.longlakeassociation.com/uploads/2/0/5/3/20532176/aquatic_plant_control_-_things_to_consider.pdf

Additional Resources Unit 6: Promoting Citizen Involvement

Lecture References - Michigan Lake and Stream Associations - Michigan Lake and Stream Associations Michigan Lake Associations – The Nuts and Bolts

- Michigan Chapter North American Lake Management Society Lake Management in Michigan

with a Lake Improvement Board - MiCorps: Michigan Clean Water Corps

- University of Wisconsin Extension A Model Lake Plan for a Local Community - Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Clean Michigan Initiative

- Michigan State University Institute of Water Research Developing a Watershed Management

Plan for Water Quality: An Introductory Guide

Websites - Michigan Townships Association

- Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership - Michigan Chapter North American Lake Management Society

- Michigan Lake Info Lake Boards: Commonly Asked Questions - Michigan State University Extension: Lake and Stream Leaders Institute

- Michigan Department of Environmental Quality: Inland Lakes Monitoring - Clean Boats, Clean Waters program

- Exotic Aquatic Plant Watch (MiCorps program) identification and monitoring video


http://www.mymlsa.org/association-web-sites/

http://www.mymlsa.org/michigan-lake-associations-the-nuts-and-bolts





http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/G3606.pdf

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0%2C4561%2C7-135-3307_3515-314499--%2C00.html




http://www.michigantownships.org/


http://www.mcnalms.org/

http://www.michiganlakeinfo.com/lake-boards--commonly-asked-questions.html

http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/michigan_lake_and_stream_leaders_institute

http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0%2C1607%2C7-135-3313_3686_3731---%2C00.html

http://www.micbcw.org/



additional resources - portage lake...

Documents