Conferences & Events
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Sea Grant of Michigan launches MI Paddle Stewards to detect and report AIS
The MI Paddle Stewards program consists of a three-hour, self-paced online training. The program teaches paddlers to identify, report, and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Participants get tips for properly cleaning their boats and paddling equipment to avoid transferring aquatic invasive species and diseases between water bodies. This program is just as applicable... Read more »
AIS Detectors training (May and June)
The AIS Detectors Core Course is an introduction to aquatic invasive species (AIS) science, identification, and surveillance. You will learn how to identify and report invasive species, best practices for preventing the spread of AIS, relevant rules and regulations, and how to search for AIS on your own. There... Read more »
4 events,
WAPOA’s 9th Annual AIS Roundtable
WAPOA’s 9th Annual AIS Roundtable
Explore the latest research on starry stonewort, zebra mussels' impact on fish mercury levels, eDNA for volunteer AIS surveillance, and machine learning-driven boater movement modeling. Plus, discover new strategies for restoring native plant communities after invasive species removal, paving the way for more resilient lakes. The Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA) is again hosting... Read more »
Lake Stewardship Symposium (May 31 – Ottertail)
Lake Stewardship Symposium (May 31 – Ottertail)
The symposium targets issues that are top of mind for lake property owners, including: AIS prevention 2025 Minnesota Legislative session Vacation lake home rentals (VRBOs) Shoreline restoration opportunities Updates from Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) Updates from various lake organizations and regional coalitions of lake associations. The Otter Tail County Aquatic Invasive Species... Read more »