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Michigan Inland Lakes Convention: Partnering to Protect Michigan’s Inland Lakes

May 1-3, 2014 Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MI

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Agenda At-A-Glance

8:00am-5:00pm WestLobby Registration 6:30-8:30am MatterhornA&C Breakfast9:00-12:00pm BreakoutRooms MorningWorkshops10:15-10:45am ExhibitHall NetworkingBreak12:00-1:30pm MatterhornA&C Lunch 1:30-4:30pm BreakoutRooms AfternoonWorkshops2:30-3:00pm ExhibitHall NetworkingBreak4:30-5:30pm BoyneResort FreeTime5:30-7:00pm MatterhornA&C Dinner7:00-9:00pm MatterhornB&D EveningSocial

Time Location Event

8:00am-5:00pm WestLobby Registration7:00-9:00am MatterhornA&C Breakfast9:30-9:45am Arlberg Welcome9:45-10:40am Arlberg Plenary:EricEckl10:40-11:10am ExhibitHall NetworkingBreak11:10-11:45am Arlberg Plenary:BillRustem12:00-1:30pm MatterhornA&C Lunch1:45-3:15pm BreakoutRooms ConcurrentSessions3:15-3:45pm ExhibitHall NetworkingBreak4:00-5:30pm BreakoutRooms ConcurrentSessions5:30-6:30pm ExhibitHall ConventionHappyHour6:30-9:00pm Matterhorn ConventionBanquet9:00-9:45pm Aurora RiparianLawQ&A

7:30am-9:00am WestLobby RegistrationOpen6:30-8:00am MatterhornA&C Breakfast8:00-9:30am BreakoutRooms ConcurrentSessions9:30-10:00am ExhibitHall NetworkingBreak10:15-11:45am BreakoutRooms ConcurrentSessions11:45-12:15pm MatterhornB&D Evaluation,Raffle, Wrap-up&Pre-ordered Lunch

The Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership would like to welcome you to the inaugural Michigan Inland Lakes Convention: Partnering to

Protect Michigan’s Inland Lakes. The purpose of this event is to educate, engage, and empower the individuals who

work, live and play on Michigan inland lakes. All participants have one thing in common. We are stewards of our

environment, and we are here to learn and celebrate one of Michigan’s most beautiful and precious resources. This event is brought to you by the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership, launched in 2008 to promote collaboration

to advance stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes.

Convention SponsorsThese member organizations of the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership make up the

Convention Planning Committee.

Pumpkinseed sunfish artwork by Lynda Johnson

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Thursday Workshops Friday Morning Agenda8:00am-5:00pm Registration

6:30-8:30am Breakfast - Matterhorn A&C

9:00- 12:00pm

Aurora Arlberg 1&3 Arlberg 4 Arlberg 2 Victor

Lake Protection Tools for

Local Governments

(All Day)

Symposium: Managing

Aquatic Plants &

Multiple Stakeholder

Expectations in Michigan Lakes

Septic Systems

Around Lakes: Essential

Maintenance and

Alternative Treatment

Options

Volunteer Training:

Cooperative Lakes

Monitoring Program(All Day)

Water Education for

Youth

10:15-10:45am Networking Break

12:00-1:30pm Lunch - Matterhorn A&C

1:30-4:30pm

Aurora Arlberg 1&3 Arlberg 4 Arlberg 2

Field Trip: Oden State

Fish Hatchery

Tour

Lake Protection Tools for

Local Governments

(Continues from

Morning)

Water Words That Work

Protecting Your

Shoreline: A Workshop

For Inland Lake Property Owners

Volunteer Training:

Cooperative Lakes

Monitoring Program

(Continues from morning)

2:30-3:00pm Networking Break

4:30-5:30pm Free Time5:30-7:00pm Dinner - Matterhorn A&C7:00-9:00pm Evening Social - Matterhorn B&D

Don’t Miss Out! S i l e n t A u c t i o n

What:Bidonyourfavoriteitems When:Thursday&Friday Where:IntheMatterhorn

WinnerswillbeannouncedattheBanquet. ProceedswillgotowardsMichiganLake

andStreamAssociations. Must be present to win.

What:FishFinder,GiftCertificates,SecchiDisk,Books,andmuchmore!

When:Saturday(duringwrap-upsession) Where:MatterhornB&D

Drawingwilltakeplaceatthewrap-upsessiononSaturday.Freeraffleticketswillbeavailable

atthedoor. Must be present to win

E n d o f C o n v e n t i o n R a f f l e

Eric Eckl’s role models include Aldo Leopold, Martin Luther King, Maxmillian Berlitz, and P.T. Barnum. Eric loves campaigns and would run for office if he could give the job to somebody else after winning. Instead, he helps people like you with your pollution prevention, fundraising, and issue advocacy campaigns. Eric founded Water Words That Work, LLC as a marketing and public relations firm for nature protection and pollution control organizations. Since 2009, the company has assisted more than 50

conservation organizations, including the National Park Service, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, the Southwest Florida Water Management District, the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts, the Ogeechee Riverkeeper, and many others. Before launching Water Words That Work, Eric managed fundraising, media relations, and publishing activities for many conservation organizations. His past employers include Beaconfire Consulting, American Rivers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Eric has appeared in countless media stories, including CNN and the New York Times. He is a frequent speaker at environmental and marketing conferences.

William Rustem is the Director of Strategy for Gov. Rick Snyder. Previously, he was an owner of Public Sector Consultants (PSC) and was the firm’s president and chief executive officer. While at PSC, Mr. Rustem directed studies on the status of Michigan cities, wastewater treatment needs, recycling, and land use. Before joining the firm, Mr. Rustem was Gov. William G. Milliken’s chief staff advisor on environmental matters and director of the Governor’s Policy Council. Following his service

with the State of Michigan, Mr. Rustem became the first executive director of the Center for the Great Lakes in Chicago. He coordinated the petition drive and campaign in 1976 for the Michigan “bottle bill,” and the 1984 statewide campaign for the constitutional amendment creating a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Mr. Rustem holds special expertise in public policy relating to land use, urban development, local government and water policy. He has chaired or been the principal staff for statewide task forces on the Department of Natural Resources reorganization, the MSU Museum, and wetland protection, as well as for the Michigan Land Use Leadership Council.

8:00am-5:00pm Registration7:00-9:00am Breakfast - Matterhorn A&C

9:30-9:45am Welcome - ArlbergDr. Jo Latimore, Coordinator, Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership

9:45-10:40am

“The World Outside: What They Say About Why Your Work Matters” Eric Eckl, Communications Expert and Founder of Water Words That Work


11:10-11:45am

“Successful Partnerships -- Importance to Government” Bill Rustem, Director of Strategy for Governor Rick Snyder

12:00-1:30pm Lunch - Matterhorn A&C

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Friday Afternoon Agenda Saturday Agenda

1:45-3:15pm

Aurora Arlberg 1 Arlberg 2 Arlberg 3 Arlberg 4

Invasive Species in Inland Waters:

Recent Trends and

Approaches to Monitoring

[Current Graduate

Student and Post-Doc

Research]

Fish, Wildlife, and

People

CLMP Aquatic Plant

Identification and Mapping

Training(All Day)

Communities and Lakes: Exploring the Interactions

Battling Aquatic Invasive

Species at the State Level

3:15-3:45pm Networking Break

4:00-5:30pm

Aurora Arlberg 1 Arlberg 2 Arlberg 3 Arlberg 4

Lake Management

A to Z

Creating Better Fishing

CLMP Aquatic Plant

Identification and Mapping

Training (Continues

from Morning)

Michigan Waterfront

Alliance Participation in the DNR Good

Neighbor Policy and

Senate Bill 444

Harmful Algal Blooms

(HABs) in Inland Waters

5:30-6:30pm Happy Hour - Exhibit Hall6:30-9:00pm Convention Banquet and ML&SA Silent Auction - Matterhorn

9:00-9:45pm Riparian Rights and Water Law: Questions and Answers Aurora

7:30am-9:00am Registration6:30-8:00am Breakfast - Matterhorn A&C

8:00-9:30am


Natural Shoreline Research Findings

from Michigan Tech and Michigan State

University

The Nuts and Bolts of

Waterfront Property and “Hot Topics”(All Morning)

Starry Stonewort: An In-Depth Look At

One Of Michigan’s Most Invasive Species

Limnology and

Lake Management


10:00-11:30am


Phragmites Control Update For

Managers and Landowners

The Nuts and Bolts of

Waterfront Property and “Hot Topics”

(Continues from morning)

The Lake Charlevoix Watershed

Management Plan: Implementation Success Stories

Tribal Water Quality and Restoration

Activities and Partnerships

11:30-12:15pm Convention Wrap-up, Evaluation, Raffle & Pre-ordered box lunch Matterhorn B&D

Can’t make it to all of the sessions you like? Want to view a specific presentation in-depth? You are in luck! An archive will be available on the Michigan Inland Lakes Partnership website and will include: - Presentations - Handouts - List of participants & speakers - Evaluation (if you forgot to fill one out at the Convention)

http://michiganlakes.msue.msu.edu

Check Out The Exhibits

Be sure to visit the numerous commercial, state agency, federal agency, tribal, lake professionals, and non-profit exhibits while you are at the Convention!

Exhibits will be open 8:30-5:30pm Thursday & Friday and Saturday 8:00-11:30am. They will be located

upstairs in The Matterhorn and downstairs outside of the session rooms.

More Information Online!


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Thursday Morning Workshops9:00-12:00pm

Lake Protection Tools for Local Governments AURORA

(All day) Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes that attract people to live and play along their shorelines. These inland lakes and their adjacent wetlands provide functions and values that are vital to the health, livelihood, and safety of our communities. This all day workshop offers local government officials, professionals, and others interested in the protection of inland lakes and wetlands, information on the gaps of in-state and federal protection of these resources, and tools for local protection to help address these gaps. This workshop is sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Water Education for YouthVICTOR

Getting students interested and involved in our water resources is important. Often however, it can be difficult to know where to start. How do you get high school students involved in water quality education? What are education standards and would water quality education fit in the curriculum? This workshop will look at water quality parameters such as pH, temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, nitrates and phosphorus and will offer ideas on how to get high school students involved in water testing. Randy Cook, Michigan Lake and Stream Associations will address these questions and more during this workshop.

Symposium: Managing Aquatic Plants and Multiple Stakeholder Expectations in Michigan Lakes

ARLBERG 1&3Inland lake ecosystems are a diverse and precious resource; therefore it is imperative that the management of inland lakes is executed properly. This symposium will feature five distinguished speakers discussing the importance of aquatic plant management, herbicide usage, and the importance of management in relation to sport fisheries. Dr. John Madsen, Mississippi State University will present two research papers “Advantages and Disadvantages of Aquatic Plant Control Techniques” and “Why Control Invasive Aquatic Plants?” Next, Dr. Michael Netherland, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center will present “Aquatic Herbicide Use Patterns and Key Plant Management Issues in the Upper Midwest.” Then, Don Stubbs, EPA (retired) will discuss “EPA and Aquatic Pesticides Registrations—No Unreasonable Adverse Effects on Man or The Environment.” Lastly, Dr. Michael Maceina, Auburn University will present “Aquatic Plant Management and the Importance to Sport Fisheries.” This symposium is sponsored by the Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation. It was organized by Joe Bondra, Michigan Aquatic Managers Association (MAMA) and will be moderated by Carlton R. Layne, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation (AERF).

Volunteer Training: Cooperative Lakes Monitoring ProgramARLBERG 2

(All day) The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) is Michigan’s statewide volunteer lake monitoring program. The CLMP provides training and methods for citizen volunteers to monitor the health of their lakes by measuring water quality, surveying for invasive species, and assessing plant growth. While training is required for CLMP volunteers, all are welcome to sit in. Speakers will include Bill Dimond, Michigan DEQ; Dr. Paul Steen, Huron River Watershed Council; Maggie Kronlein, MSU and Dr. Jo Latimore, MSU.

Thursday Morning Workshops9:00-12:00pm

Septic Systems Around Lakes: Essential Maintenance and Alternative Treatment Options

ARLBERG 4With over 11,000 inland lakes across the state, special consideration must be given to the treatment of wastewater around lakes and the potential impact on the health of your family and your lake. This workshop will explain how on-site systems work, common systems used around lakes, proper system maintenance to ensure adequate treatment of wastewater, and what you can do if your system fails, including the consideration of available alternative treatment technologies. Speakers will include Bindu Bhakta and Terry Gibb, MSUE; Larry Stephens, Stephens Consulting Services; Michael Stephens, SCS Systems LLC and Dr. Ted Loudon, MSU.

Grab a Bite to Eat!If you are not staying overnight at Boyne Mountain Resort but would like to attend breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the Convention you must

purchase meal tickets.

They are available at the Convention registration desk on Thursday from 8:00am-5:30pm. On Friday and Saturday they will be available at the

Boyne Mountain Hotel Reservation Desk in the Mountain Grand Lodge.

Other meal options at Boyne Resort include Everett’s Restaurant & Lounge, Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria, and Pierson’s Grille & Spirits

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Thursday Afternoon Workshops1:30-4:30pm

Workshop: Water Words That WorkARLBERG 1&3

Eric Eckl, Communication Expert and Founder of Water Words That Work, will lead this intensive workshop on how to communicate more effectively about Michigan’s inland lakes using “Water Words That Work.” This workshop is designed to educate professionals and lakefront property owners alike on the best ways to connect with the public. Learn the perils of preaching to the choir and how to transform your writing style. Learn how to reconnect with the perspective that everyday citizens have on natural resource protection and pollution control, and discover the shocking secret of what motivates them to take action and how and why most environmental messages miss the mark. Once you are able to recognize the signs of “preaching to the choir,” explore ways to transform your conservation writing into messages that are suitable for everyday citizens. Learn a step-by-step process for transforming professional language into action language that will help make your next fundraising, issue advocacy, and behavior change campaign a success. This training will focus on the “Environmental Message Method:” behavior, foolproof photos, swap the shoptalk, and the words that work.

Protecting Your Shoreline: A Workshop For Inland Lake Property Owners

ARLBERG 4Inland lakes are essential habitat for fish and wildlife. This workshop is designed to educate lakefront property owners on natural erosion control methods, and will discuss techniques for using natural materials and native vegetation along the shoreline to provide erosion control and habitat value while maintaining the aesthetic value of the lakefront. The MSU Extension book “Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan’s Inland Lakes” will be available for purchase at the workshop for $21.00. Speakers will include Bindu Bhakta, MSUE; Jim Brueck, North Oakland Chapter, Wild Ones; Laura Zigmanth, North Oakland Chapter, Wild Ones; Jen Gelb, Tip of the Mitt Watershed; Heidi Shaffer, Antrim Conservation District and Roxanne Merrick, Michigan DEQ. This workshop was organized by Julia Kirkwood, Michigan DEQ; Bindu Bhakta, MSUE and Jen Gelb, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.

Field Trip: Oden State Fish Hatchery TourThe original Oden State Fish Hatchery was established in 1921 and continued to operate until 2002. The new Oden State Fish Hatchery complex was completed in 2002 and is one of the most advanced fish culture facilities of its kind. This facility is the brown trout and rainbow trout broodstock station and is a major rearing facility for those two species. The field trip will begin with a tour of the hatchery complex. This is a working hatchery and possible conditions may include wet floors, low light areas and other unexpected obstacles. The tour will include stops at the broodstock building, head tank, incubation/nursery building, production raceway and waste water treatment facility. Individuals who have difficulty walking may opt to not participate in viewing the waste water treatment part of the tour. Next there will be a tour of the Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center, a renovated train car that looks like the Wolverine, the last rail car that transported fish in milk cans to bodies of water throughout Michigan. The old hatchery building now serves as the visitor center with public rest rooms and a gift shop.

The field trip will be approximately 1 mile long, accommodations can be made for individuals who have difficulty walking. Part of the tour will be outside, so please dress appropriately. Round trip transportation from Boyne Mountain Resort to the hatchery will be provided. Participants should meet at the Convention Registration Desk in the west lobby of the Civic Center. The shuttle will leave Boyne Mountain Resort at 1:30 pm and will return no later than 4:30 pm. Organized by Brian Gunderman, DNR and presented by Christine Steensma, DNR.

All Day Workshops (9:00am-4:30pm)Lake Protection Tools for Local Governments

AURORA

Volunteer Training: Cooperative Lakes Monitoring ProgramARLBERG 2

Thursday Afternoon Workshops1:30-4:30pm

You Are Invited! What: Cash bar, snacks, live music & board games!

When: Thursday after Dinner, 7:00-9:00pmWhere: Matterhorn B&D

Have some fun and meet fellow stewards of Michigan Inland Lakes!

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Fish, Wildlife, and PeopleARLBERG 1

Management of lakes can focus on a number of issues including fish, wildlife, and people. This session will feature three projects on issues relating to management of largemouth bass, managing mute swans and on safety issues for fish consumption. The session will begin with a talk by Joe Nohner, Michigan State University discussing his research on “Largemouth Bass and Aquatic Vegetation Management.” Then, David Marks, USDA - APHIS - Wildlife Services, will address “Mute Swan Management in Michigan.” The final talk will feature Michelle Bruneau, Michigan Department of Community Health discussing “Michigan’s Eat Safe Fish Campaign.” Each presentation will be 30 minutes including a short question and answer session. Session will be moderated by Dr. Lois Wolfson, MSU.

Friday Afternoon Sessions1:45-3:15pm


Invasive Species in Inland Waters: Recent Trends and Approaches to Monitoring [Current Graduate Student and Post-Doc Research]

AURORAAquatic invasive species (AIS) pose a continual threat to Michigan’s inland waters. In this session you will hear three current graduate student and post-doctoral researchers from institutions around the state of Michigan present their work on the monitoring and management of some of the most notorious and unwanted aquatic invasive species, including zebra mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil. In particular, their work focuses on understanding recent observations of established AIS populations in lakes and developing and implementing new tools and approaches to identify and limit the spread of AIS to new locations. The session will begin with Jeffrey White, Michigan State University presenting “Recent Changes in Invasive Zebra Mussel Densities in Michigan Inland Lakes.” He will be followed by Syndell Parks, Grand Valley State University who will be presenting “Benefits of Incorporating Genetic Identification of Watermilfoils Into Aquatic Vegetation Mapping.” The session will wrap-up with Dr. Abigail J. Fusaro, Wayne State University who will be discussing “Using Boater Surveys to Inform Invasive Species Early Detection and Rapid Response Programs.” Session will be moderated by Jeffrey White, MSU and Emi Fergus, MSU.

Battling Aquatic Invasive Species at the State LevelARLBERG 4

It is a widely known fact that aquatic invasive species are continuing to threaten Michigan inland lakes. During this session learn from state experts what is currently being done within Michigan’s state agencies to prevent the further introduction and spread of invasive species. The session will kick off with Jennifer Johnson, Michigan DEQ Water Resources Division discussing “Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Program: All Hands on Deck! Stopping the Invasion through Coordination, Collaboration, and Cooperation.” Next, Sue Tangora and Kile Kucher, Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division will focus on “Mounting a Response to New Aquatic Invaders.” Anne Hokanson, Michigan DEQ Water Resources Division will address phragmites with her talk “Prioritizing the Treatment and Management of Invasive Phragmites.” Session will be moderated by Kevin Walters, Michigan DEQ Water Resources Division.

Communities and Lakes: Exploring the Interactions ARLBERG 3

Our inland lakes are complex entities that are dependent upon riparians and the state for optimal health. Riparian communities in turn depend upon the lake for ecosystem services and waterfront property values. Successful management of our inland lakes thus requires a dynamic and mutually effective partnership between riparian communities and the lake. Jennifer Jermalowicz-Jones, Restorative Lake Sciences will explore the critical parameters required for this successful relationship with her presentation “The Importance of Riparian Community Engagement for Successful Lake Management.” Next, Larry Nielsen, Village of Paw Paw will discuss a local community case study which involves an active community and integrated lake restoration and management techniques with his presentation “How One Community Holistically Manages their Lake: The Case Study of Maple Lake, Van Buren County, Michigan.” Session will be moderated by Jennifer L. Jermalowicz-Jones, Restorative Lake Sciences.

CLMP Aquatic Plant Identification and Mapping TrainingARLBERG 2

(All afternoon) Learn techniques for identifying common aquatic plants from Michigan lakes, including invasive species, through hands-on practice with lots of real specimens. The standardized method for mapping lake plants utilized by Michigan’s Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program will be taught. This training is required for all new CLMP volunteers enrolled in Aquatic Plant Identification and Mapping for 2014, but is open to all interested participants. Presenter: Dr. Jo Latimore, MSU.

Boat Wash!Does your lake have issues with the spread of aquatic invasive species? Be sure to check out the newly purchased mobile boat wash on display outside the Convention Center.

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality recently purchased a mobile boat wash unit for aquatic invasive species decontamination. It will primarily be used to raise awareness of invasive species issues and demonstrate how boaters can clean their watercraft and recreational equipment.

See how it works! Friday at 3:25pm!

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Creating Better FishingARLBERG 1

Interested in knowing how the Michigan DNR determines where to stock fish, habitat relationships in inland lakes, and how to protect and enhance inland lake fisheries? This session will feature three presentations from Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division staff and will be followed by a question and answer panel including representatives from Michigan DNR and Michigan State University. Jay Wesley, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division will discuss how the Department of Natural Resources determines fisheries stocking in the state with his presentation “Public and Private Fish Stocking: When, Where, and Why.” He will be followed by Dr. Kevin Wehrly, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division who will be discussing inland lake fishery habitat with his talk “Fish-Habitat Relationships.” Lastly, Todd Kalish, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division will discuss how to protect and improve habitat with his talk “Protecting and Enhancing Fish Habitat.” Following the presentations there will be a question and answer panel made up of the three speakers and Ed Eisch, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division and Dr. Daniel Hayes, Michigan State University. Session will be moderated by Brian Gunderman, Michigan DNR Fisheries Division.

Lake Management A to ZAURORA

Can or are you making the right decisions to manage your lake? Learn about lake ecology, lake management planning, proactive management tools and decades of lake management history through presentations and discussions with lake management professionals. The session will begin with Steven Hanson, PLM Lake & Land Management discussing “The Basics of Lake Ecology: Links Between Management Activities and Lake Systems,” and the fundamentals of how lake systems function, particularly food web dynamics, and how they can help us make more educated decisions when it comes to lake management activities. Next, Tony Groves, Progressive AE will present “The Art and Science of Lake Management Planning: What’s Your Plan?” Focus of the discussion will be on the importance of lake management planning and practical considerations lake residents should consider when developing and implementing a lake management plan. Next, Jeff Suttner, Airmax Ecosystems will be discussing “Proactive vs. Reactive Pond and Lake Management,” specifically focusing on aeration as a tool for lakes with high nutrients and muck. Lastly, Dr. Douglas Pullman, Aquest Corporation will present “Various Impacts Associated with Decades of Aquatic Plant Community Management in Michigan Inland Lakes,” and discuss history and debated benefits of lake management. He will specifically focus on LakeScan™, a collection of methods, metrics and algorithms that are used to evaluate management programs from nearly two dozen Michigan inland lakes. An analysis that can be used to better understand the long-term consequences of plant management in numerical and objective terms and as a guide to inland lake vegetation management programs. Session will be moderated by Jason Broekstra, PLM Lake and Land Management Corp.

Michigan Waterfront Alliance Participation in the DNR Good Neighbor Policy and Senate Bill 444

ARLBERG 3Join Matt Kurta, Legislative Consultant at Karoub Associates as he discusses how to work effectively within the government. He will discuss the importance of land strategy, funding opportunities to fight aquatic invasive species, how to work with House and Senate leadership to accomplish goals, and how to strengthen participation in the recreational passport. He will also discuss Senate Bill 444, which would extend the applicable time period for a permit for the chemical management of invasive species from one year to three and allow a permittee to expand the area of chemical management and amount of chemicals used without a revision to the original permit.

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Inland WatersARLBERG 4

What are Harmful Algal Blooms or what are commonly known as HABs? They are certain species of algae but in freshwater, they are mainly blue-greens (which are now considered bacteria) that can produce toxins that may be harmful to human and animal health. This session will begin with a talk by Dr. Linda Novitski, Cooperative Institute for Limnology and Ecosystem Research who will provide background on these blooms and their general impacts on lakes. She will then explore how remote sensing is being used to detect HABs. The next presenter, Dr. Geoff Horst, Algal Scientific will cover some of the research from his dissertation work on the ecology of harmful algal blooms, especially the effects of nutrients on the infamous cyanobacterium, Microcystis aeruginosa. Session will be moderated by Dr. Lois Wolfson, MSU.



Please Join Us!All are welcome to

attend the Convention Banquet taking place

Friday evening from 6:30-9:00pm in The Matterhorn.

The Michigan Lake and Stream Associations will be holding its

annual awards ceremony and announcing the winners of the silent auction and the ML&SA 50-50 raffle!

Don’t

have a Friday

dinner meal ticket? Buy one

Thursday at the Convention

registration desk or Friday at the

Boyne Mountain Hotel

Reservation Desk

Continued From Early Afternoon SessionsCLMP Aquatic Plant Identification and Mapping Training

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Saturday Morning Sessions8:00-9:30am


Natural Shoreline Research Findings from Michigan Tech and Michigan State University

AURORAJim Bess, Michigan Technological University and Jane Herbert, Michigan State University Extension will be discussing the use and performance of native plant seeds in two types of encapsulated soil lifts in the context of three natural shoreline research projects in the Upper and Lower Peninsula. Portage Lake and Keweenaw Bay are two primary waterways along the Keweenaw Peninsula and are subject to water level fluctuations and significant wave action. In 2010, restoration of coastal wetlands at two sites, each 2,000 square feet in size, utilized native wetland plant seeds, mixed with milled peat moss to test for effects on seed germination and seedling establishment. The alternating logs and wet meadow plots were treated with milled peat moss and monitored for 3 years. Gull Lake is a 2,000 acre, moderate to high energy, all-sports lake in Kalamazoo County. In July 2011, forty feet each of traditionally-built and prefabricated soil lifts were constructed side-by-side at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station on Gull Lake. Both lift types were seeded to native plants. Over a three-year period, the performance of the two structures was monitored regularly and compared for plant establishment, resistance to invasives and ability to withstand wind waves and ice action. Session was organized by Jane Herbert, MSU Extension and it will be moderated by Esther Durnwald, Michigan Wildflower Farm.

**Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals may earn continuing education units (CEUs) by attending this and/or the late Saturday morning session, Phragmites Control Update for Managers and Landowners. Two CEU’s are available at each of the two sessions. A sign in and out sheet will be available with the session moderator.

Starry Stonewort: An In-Depth Look At One Of Michigan’s Most Invasive Species

ARLBERG 2This session will focus on starry stonewort, an invasive macroalgae that is spreading rapidly throughout Michigan. It will begin with “Starry Stonewort: Is Your Favorite Inland Lake Capable of Hosting the Connoisseur of Clean Waters?” presented by Scott Brown, Michigan Lake and Stream Associations. Discussion will focus on the ecological and environmental factors associated with the introduction of starry stonewort and how shoreline development and water clarity may impact the success of starry stonewort in Michigan inland lakes. Next, Dr. Douglas Pullman, Aquest Corporation will present “How Does Starry Stonewort Do What It Does?” The presentation will address questions and concerns regarding the invasive starry stonewort including: How does a non-vascular plant grow 8 ft tall? Why do starry stonewort meadows boom and crash? What is the impact of starry stonewort on the benthic communities that live below? Is it possible to predict when and where starry stonewort will grow to nuisance levels? And, why is it so difficult to manage starry stonewort populations. Data and videos will be presented that provide a strong argument to support the role of temperature gradients in the support and collapse of starry stonewort populations. Session will be moderated by Scott Brown, Michigan Lake and Stream Associations.

Limnology and Lake ManagementARLBERG 4

It takes people, money and science to effectively manage inland lakes. This session will look at each of these issues to help promote more effective lake management. Mike Litch, Glen Lake Association, will kick off the session with his presentation “Engaging the Local Community in Lake Management.” Next, Pam Tyning, Progressive AE will examine how factors such as lake area, depth, volume and shoreline impact water quality parameters such as dissolved oxygen, total phosphorous, pH and more during her presentation “How Big is Big?: Lake Shape and Size and the Effect on Water Quality.” Lastly, Julia Kirkwood, Michigan DEQ, will discuss funding opportunities with her presentation “Nonpoint Source Grants and Inland Lakes.” Session will be moderated by Howard Wandell, McNALMS.

The Nuts and Bolts of Waterfront Property and “Hot Topics”ARLBERG 1&3

(All morning) Cliff Bloom, Bloom Sluggett Morgan, PC, will discuss his new book Buying and Selling Waterfront Property in Michigan as well as address current hot topics in Michigan water law. In addition to covering the basics of riparianism, Cliff will discuss current topics such as the status of road ends, potential municipal regulations of fracking, the basics of buying and selling waterfront property and municipal regulation of the waterfront. As always, audience questions are welcomed and encouraged. Session will be moderated by Nancy Beckwith, Michigan Lake and Stream Association.

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Phragmites Control Update For Managers and LandownersAURORA

Kile Kucher, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Brian Majka, Cardno JFNew will provide both state agency and private contractor perspectives and will explore all the options available to prevent and control Phragmites in Michigan. The invasive Phragmites plant is a major threat to shoreline vegetation and it is spreading fast throughout Michigan and the United States. Phragmites obstructs views and crowds out native vegetation and habitat. Control is costly once populations become large and widespread. Current distribution and mapping of Phragmites through the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) will be discussed along with additional resources, local cooperatives, emerging tools, control strategies, and where to go for more information. Session will be moderated by Erin Fuller, Van Buren Conservation District. **Certified Natural Shoreline Professionals may earn continuing education units (CEUs) by attending this and/or the early Saturday morning session, Natural Shoreline Research Findings from Michigan Tech and Michigan State University. Two CEU’s are available at each of the two sessions. A sign in and out sheet will be available with the session moderator.

The Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan: Implementation Success Stories

ARLBERG 2The Michigan Inland Lakes Convention is being held in the Lake Charlevoix Watershed, and we are happy to see you here! During your visit, we hope you will come to realize that this is a watershed with a Plan! The Lake Charlevoix Watershed Management Plan is DEQ/EPA approved, and was newly updated in 2012. This session will explain the process of writing and implementing watershed plans and will also highlight success stories from some of the partners working to implement the plan for Lake Charlevoix, including MSU Extension, the Lake Charlevoix Association, Hayes Township, Friends of the Boyne River, and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. The session will also illustrate how approved watershed plans attract economic investment of grant dollars from both public and private sources, creating jobs and forming strong community partnerships that jointly protect water resources for decades. Speakers of this session include: Dr. Grenetta Thomassey, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council; Dean Solomon, MSUE; Joe Kimmell and Dan Mishler, Lake Charlevoix Association; Marlene Golovich and Jim Rudolph, Hayes Township; and Nancy Cunningham, Friends of the Boyne River. Session will be moderated by Dr. Grenetta Thomassey, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.

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Tribes, as sovereign nations, are committed to protecting natural resources for the next seven generations with water (Nibiish) being recognized as the “life blood” of our Mother Earth. Presenters in this session will discuss projects that involve restoring native plants, water and aquatic life management, and minimizing the transfer of aquatic invasive species. Kira Davis, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and Catherine Freebairn, Paradise Lake Improvement Board will discuss the “Paradise Lake Pilot Boat Washing Station Project” and address components of the project including education and outreach, survey analysis of the riparian property owners, and the collaboration between three unique government and local agencies. Next, Roger LaBine, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will present “An Introduction to the Cultural and Ecological Importance of Wild Rice,” providing information on the ecology of manoomin (wild rice) and its cultural and spiritual significance to the Anishinaabek, an example of the connection between people and the land. Manoomin provides a rich habitat for a variety of wildlife species and unfortunately has experienced serious decline since the mid-1800s. This will be followed by Brett Fessell, Grand Traverse Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians discussing “The Boardman River Restoration Project: Integrating Tribal Perspectives from Technical to Traditional Values in Guiding Ecological Recovery.” He will be showcasing the Boardman River Restoration Project in the context of multifaceted technical disciplines and traditional knowledge of the “original land stewards” the Anishinabek. Topics to be discussed include benefits and challenges of collaborative restoration and resource conservation efforts in this time of global, regional, and local fiscal and ecological threats while demonstrating the value and spectrum of technical expertise, knowledge and strategies contributed to this project’s efforts by engaging Tribal perspectives. Session will be moderated by Kira Davis, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

Drawing will be held during the wrap-up session Saturday. Must be present to win!

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0Lake & Stream Leaders Institute

Are you a concerned citizen, decision maker, resource manager, or waterfront property owner interested in learning how to become a better steward of Michigan inland waters?

Many of Michigan’s 36,000 miles of streams and 11,000 lakes are facing pressure from competing human uses, and local communities often struggle to protect and manage these valuable aquatic resources.

The Michigan Lake and Stream Leaders Institute is designed to help you better understand local water resource management planning and program implementation. The course is conducted through five in-depth sessions held across Michigan and includes both classroom and field-based activities.

Upon graduation, participants become part of the Institute’s Alumni Program which offers networking, educational, and service opportunities, including Alumni Symposia held every other year.

The Institute is held every other year, with the next session taking place in the Spring of 2015.

To learn more about the Institute visit: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/program/info/michigan_lake_and_stream_leaders_institute

Who are Lake & Stream Leaders?Anyone wearing a brightly colored

sticker on their name tag is a graduate! We all do important work to protect

our lakes, and these folks go above and beyond!

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

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


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