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SUMMARY:Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC)\, past AOC projects\, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit River. The goals of the Community Forums are to provide opportunities to openly share community needs\, visions\, and help collaborate with the public in future restoration efforts. Click here to view the event flyer. \n\nMore details
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/detroit-river-area-of-concern-aoc-community-forum/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC)\, past AOC projects\, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit River. The goals of the Community Forums are to provide opportunities to openly share community needs\, visions\, and help collaborate with the public in future restoration efforts. \n\nMore details\n\n 
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/detroit-river-area-of-concern-aoc-community-forum-2/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Sands County Park grand reopening
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa Sands County Park’s grand reopening celebration is scheduled for October 17\, 2024\, at 4-6:30pm and will be free and open to the public. The park is located at 18280 North Shore Drive\, Ferrysburg\, MI. \nOttawa County is a beloved recreation hub along Lake Michigan. In recent years\, a 345-acre former sand mine was converted into Ottawa Sands County Park. The park includes forested dunes\, an 80-acre inland lake\, and riverfront wetlands. The park remained closed through much of 2024 while extensive construction projects expanded and improved parking\, restroom\, and camping facilities at the site. Ecological restoration projects also created and improved habitats on land and in the water. \nRead more about MISG’s involvement in pre-restoration fishery monitoring and participatory science at the park.
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/ottawa-sands-county-park-grand-reopening/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:State of the Strait
DESCRIPTION:Cross-Border Trail Tourism\nEngaging Keynote Speakers\, Outdoor Experiences\, Lively Panel Discussions & More\nThe State of the Strait is a binational (Canada-United States) collaboration that hosts a meeting every two years to bring together government managers\, researchers\, students\, environmental and conservation organizations\, and concerned citizens. Participants work to understand historical ecosystem conditions and assess current ecosystem status to achieve a better future for the Detroit River and western Lake Erie. \nAttend in Person in Windsor\, Ontario!\nUniversity of Windsor\, CAW Student Centre Alumni Auditorium 401 Sunset Ave\, Windsor\, Ontario\, Canada \n\nPlease Register at www.uwindsor.ca/glier/state-of-the-strait\n\nView Live from Southwest Detroit!\nMexicantown CDC 2835 Bagley\, Main floor suite 500 Detroit\, Michigan 48216 \n\nPlease Register via email by October 14\, 2024\, dhart@cfsem.org
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/state-of-the-strait/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T183000
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SUMMARY:Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC) Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC)\, past AOC projects\, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit River. The goals of the Community Forums are to provide opportunities to openly share community needs\, visions\, and help collaborate with the public in future restoration efforts. \n\nMore details\n\n 
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/detroit-river-area-of-concern-aoc-community-forum-3/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241025T180000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2024 Citizen Planner (register by Oct. 25)
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, November 7 – December 19\, 2024\n6-9 p.m. ET\nRegister by October 25\nAbout Citizen Planner\nThe Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Citizen Planner Program offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials\, zoning administrators and interested residents throughout Michigan. \nCitizen Planner is a time-tested educational program proven to be comprehensive without being overwhelming. The program is delivered virtually through Zoom meetings to provide a convenient way for busy community leaders to obtain the latest technical knowledge and the proficiency they need to perform their duties more effectively and responsibly. \nWhy Citizen Planner? \n\nLocal officials have a responsibility to help their communities manage the impacts of economic change and be part of the solutions to challenges their communities face. Local communities that proactively plan to succeed in the New Economy can improve their quality of life and overall sustainability. The Citizen Planner Program empowers local officials to shape the future of their communities by providing them with the tools and education they need to lead. \nCitizen Planner Classroom Curriculum \nCitizen Planner instructors include MSU Faculty\, MSU Extension educators\, planners and attorneys. The classroom program consists of six sessions: \n\nUnderstanding the Planning and Zoning Context – Learn the legal sources and limitations of planning and zoning authority\, and explore your understanding of ethical decision-making.\nPlanning for the Future of Your Community – Recognize the function and importance of a master plan\, know the process for developing one and its relationship to zoning.\nImplementing the Plan with Zoning – Discover the importance of zoning\, learn how zoning is administered and gain confidence in your zoning reviews\, including site plans.\nMaking Zoning Decisions – Learn how to adopt and amend a zoning ordinance\, understand the role of the zoning board of appeals and obtain skills in basic property development methods.\nUsing Innovative Planning and Zoning – Strategize with placemaking and design-based solutions for local and regional success in the New Economy.\nSuccessfully Fulfilling Your Role – Strengthen your ethical decision-making skills\, apply standards to your decision-making and know when to ask for help.\n\nMSU Extension awards Citizen Planner Program participants a certificate of completion. \nParticipants who complete the Citizen Planner Classroom Program are eligible to earn the Master Citizen Planner (MCP) credential. In addition to completing the course\, the MCP credential requires passing an online exam and capstone presentation\, and meeting annual continuing education requirements. Master Citizen Planners may receive incentives\, such as future course discounts\, exclusive training opportunities\, and scholarships for annual conferences and regional training offered by partnering organizations. The MCP designation is an achievement recognized as the standard of excellence among planning officials and community leaders in Michigan. \nThe Fall 2024 Citizen Planner via Zoom will be held on Thursday evenings from 6 until 9 p.m. ET on the following dates: November 7\, 14\, 21\, December 5\, 12\, and 19. Classes will be delivered remotely via Zoom video conference. This is the Citizen Planner classroom program simply offered in a video conference (i.e. live webinar) format. Participants will need an internet connection\, computer or mobile device\, and speakers/headset or phone for audio. Participant materials will be mailed. This limited time offer is available at a reduced price of $250 per person (group rate of $225 per person for 4 or more from the same municipality). For more information\, including a detailed class schedule and fees\, please view the Event Flyer below.\n*The program will NOT meet on Thursday\, November 28* \nGrants/Scholarships \nScholarships may be available from your community’s liability insurance provider. Michigan Township Participating Plan offers to its municipal members one per community\, which covers the complete registration cost for participation in the Citizen Planner Program. For more information\, please visit us on the web at www.theparplan.com. For member governments of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA)\, contact Cara Ceci at 800-243-1324 for more information regarding grants for education and training through the Risk Avoidance Program (RAP). For municipalities obtaining insurance through Nickel & Saph\, Inc. Insurance Agency\, contact Stephen R. Saph\, Jr. at 586-463-4573 or stephenjr@nickelsaph.com. Contact your community’s liability insurance provider to see if similar grants or scholarships are available. \nCancellations \nRegistrations cancelled on or after Oct. 25\, 2024\, will be assessed a $45 cancellation fee. \nRegistration \nhttps://events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm?eventID=E7157D019367AA105CA06E663E6EEF27F625DCD8F840BD127FBABE9A458E3EF9
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/fall-2024-citizen-planner-register-by-oct-25-2/
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Freshwater Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Freshwater Summit is an annual conference aimed at discussing the latest research\, projects\, and initiatives that impact the Great Lakes and Grand Traverse Bay regions. The Summit engages environmental professionals\, citizens\, and businesses in topics of interest that help further understanding of and appreciation for our invaluable freshwater resources.\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n8:30-9:00am: Registration \n9:00-9:10am: Welcome & opening remarks \n9:10-10:00am: Adikameg: Aging lake whitefish populations and creative new restoration strategies\nKris Dey\, Hatchery Manager\, Little Traverse Bay band of Odawa Indians \n10:00-10:30am: Protecting and preserving freshwater ecosystems by employing effective swimmer’s itch prevention strategies\nRon Reimink\, Biologist\, Lake Leelanau Lake Association\nDr. Patrick Hanington\, Professor\, School of Public Health at University of Alberta\nKelsey Froelich\, Biology Teacher at St. Joseph High School\, Biologist at Lime Lake \n10:30-10:50am: BREAK \n10:50am-12:00pm: LIGHTNING TALKS\nApplications for environmental DNA in sediment and surface water in northern lower Michigan\nMaggie Petersen\, Senior Researcher\, Great Lakes Environmental Center \nThe Baldwin River: removing dams\, restoring a river\, and protecting it from sea lamprey\nKimberly Balke\, Program Director\, Conservation Resource Alliance \nIdentifying and managing bacterial contamination in Mitchell Creek\nSarah U’Ren\, Program Director\, The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay \nFishPass: the capstone restoration project on the Boardman-Ottaway River\nLeah McCallum\, Community Engagement Officer\, FishPass/Great Lakes Fishery Commission \nHow the Boardman-Ottaway River Network works to protect\, preserve\, and restore the river and its watershed.\nChristine Crissman\, Executive Director\, The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay \nLife of the Great Lakes update 2024\nMark Breederland\, Extension Educator\, Michigan Sea Grant \n12:00-1:00pm: LUNCH \n1:00-1:30pm: Microplastics and you – what WE can do about it\nTami Renkoski\, Co-founder\, Michigan Microplastics Coalition \n1:30-2:00pm: Microplastics in the Boardman-Ottaway River – a preliminary survey\nNick Roster\, Biology Instructor\, Northwestern Michigan College \n2:00-3:00pm: Using doom as fuel for the future: tips for talking with youth experiencing climate anxiety\nRachel Ratliff\, Volunteer Coordinator\, Inland Seas Education Association \n3:00pm: Evaluation & adjourn \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.michiganseagrant.org/event/17th-annual-freshwater-summit/
LOCATION:Hagerty Center\, 715 E. Front St\, Traverse City
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