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MSU Extension Conservation Connections
February 2019
The Great Lakes: Managing for Action
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
9:00am - 3:30pm
Auditorium, Kellogg Center
The 29th annual Great Lakes conference, "The Great Lakes: Managing for Action" will take place on Tuesday,
March 5, 2019 at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. This year's conference
will address some of the major benefits that the Great Lakes provide as well as challenges that they continu-
ally face. Topics include Agricultural Best Management Practices in the Lake Erie basin, Economic impacts of
restoration in the Great Lakes, Control mechanisms for Asian carp, Wild rice and its significance, and Virtual
trails and birding in the Great Lakes basin. Dr. Howard Tanner, who was instrumental in bringing Salmon into
the Great Lakes, will give a presentation on how this project came about, and will be signing his new book on
this subject. Copies will be available for purchase at the conference. The cost to attend the conference is $15.
There is no charge for full-time students. Visit the Great Lakes website for more information and to register
or contact Lois Wolfson at wolfson1@msu.edu; 517-353-9222. The conference is sponsored by Michigan
State University's Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and Institute of Water Research; Michigan Sea Grant
Extension, and the Office of the Great Lakes, Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Shoreline and Shallows: Impacts of Waves on Shorelines Thursday, March 7th, 2019 9:30am – 3:45pm Kellogg Center, Lincoln Room for Meeting, Red Ce- dar A&B for Lunch The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership will host its biennial Shoreline and Shallows Conference on Thurs- day, March 7, 2019 at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. This year’s confer- ence focuses on the impacts of moderate and high- energy waves on lake shorelines. It will also include in- formation on lake levels, native plant communities along shorelines and healthy shorelines and fish respons- es. Contractors, state and local governments, educators, non-profit organizations, lake suppliers, native plant growers, landscape designers, and lakefront property owners will all benefit from attending this pro- gram. Visit www.mishorelinepartnership.org/events for an agenda or to register or contact Lois Wolfson at wolfson1@msu.edu; 517-353-9222 for other questions. Cost is $45 ($55 after March 1) ($20 for full-time students) and includes lunch, materials and breaks. Co-sponsors for the conference include the Institute of Water Research, Michigan State University, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, MSU Extension, GEI Consultants and Wildtype. 24th Annual Quiet Water Symposium Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 9:00 am - 5:30 pm MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education Ecological and personal health concerns have increased the interest in non-powered outdoor sports. This has spurred the use of canoes, kay- aks, and sailing vessels as well as bicycles and other “green” human powered (non-motorized) conveyances. For over two decades, outdoor oriented Michiganders have met on the campus of Michigan State University to celebrate non-motorized outdoor recreation and a shared concern for our Great Lakes environment as a key part of the Michigan State Univer- sity Agriculture and Natural Resources Week. This event, organized by the Quiet Water Society, will feature seminars on outdoor activities such as paddle sports, cycling, fishing, hiking, biking and camping. Noted au- thors and outdoor experts such as Canada’s “Happy Camper” Kevin Callan, Cliff Jacobsen and Michigan’s own Jim DuFresne will entertain and inform. In addition to these seminars there will be interactive displays staffed by knowledgeable enthusiasts and experts on topics such as wooden boat building, camp cooking, cycling, kayaking, sailing, protecting our watersheds and environment. The exhibition hall will also feature many vendors and outfitters all available to help in choosing the right gear, adventure location or classes with which to get the proper start. Price Cost to participate is $10 for adults, $5 for Students with ID. There is no cost for children under 12. For more information on the Quiet Water Symposium visit www.quietwatersociety.org or the Quiet Water Symposium page on Facebook.
Aquatic Invasive Species Job:
Boater Education and Outreach
CREW LEADER
Dates: Spring-Summer 2019
Location: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan
State University, East Lansing
Aquatic invasive species primarily spread from one water
body to another by “hitchhiking” on boats, trailers, and other
equipment. Michigan State University is leading a multi-year program to teach boaters how to re-
duce this risk by properly inspecting and cleaning their equipment.
Position Description: A Crew Leader provides leadership for a 4-person summer crew, working
alongside partners from the Huron Manistee National Forest and the Michigan Department of Envi-
ronmental Quality (DEQ). You will have significant responsibility for the implementation of this out-
reach and education program.
Additionally, the Crew Leader will be responsible for assuring that the entire crew is operating effec-
tively as a team to achieve program goals, including troubleshooting and encouraging good commu-
nication among all members of the team, including the supervisors from MSU and DEQ. The Crew
Leader will have substantial knowledge of aquatic ecology and/or invasive species, and leadership
experience.
Qualifications: Availability to travel around the state to training events, which will regularly occur on
weekends, holidays, and occasionally overnight. The typical workweek is Wednesday through Sun-
day, with some variability. Valid drivers’ license and eligibility to drive University-owned vehicles (see
http://www.rmi.msu.edu/form/employeedrivercertification.html). Substantial knowledge and/or
coursework in aquatic ecology and/or invasive species. Leadership experience. Interest in public out-
reach and freshwater management. Boating experience, experience hauling and maneuvering trail-
ers, and experience planning and carrying out educational programming or other events are desira-
ble qualifications, but not required.
Position Dates: Spring semester work will involve preparation for the busy summer event season;
and can be part- or full-time, and potentially of-site. Summer (late May to mid-August) requires a full
-time commitment (approximately 40 hours per week); specific start and end dates negotiable.
Pay: $15.00/hour. Housing not provided
To Apply: Send your current resume and a 1 to 2-page cover letter explaining your interest in and
qualifications for the position, as well as contact information for 3 references, to the contact below.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019
Contact: Dr. Jo Latimore: latimor1@msu.edu, 517-432-1491
Aquatic Invasive Species Jobs: Boater Education and Outreach Dates: Summer 2019, late May through mid-August. Position is full-time Location: Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Michigan State University, East Lansing Aquatic invasive species primarily spread from one water body to another by “hitchhiking” on boats, trailers, and other equipment. Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Michigan State University is lead- ing a multi-year program to teach boaters how to reduce this risk by properly inspecting and cleaning their equipment. Position Description: 3-4 crew member positions are available to work alongside program partners from MSU, the Huron Manistee National Forest, and the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. You will have significant responsibility for the implementation of this outreach and education program. Qualifications required: Availability to travel around the state to training events, which will regularly occur on weekends, holidays, and occasionally overnight. The typical workweek is Wednesday through Sunday, with some variability. Valid drivers’ license and eligibility to drive University-owned vehicles. For more infor- mation go to: http://www.rmi.msu.edu/form/employeedrivercertification.html. Coursework in aquatic ecolo- gy or related field. Interest in public outreach and freshwater management. Boating experience, experience hauling and maneuvering trailers, and experience planning and carrying out educational programming or oth- er events are desirable qualifications, but not required. Position Dates: Approximately 40 hours per week from late May through mid-August 2019; specific start and end dates negotiable. Pay: $13.00/hour; Housing not provided Application Deadline: February 15, 2019 To Apply: Send your current resume and a 1 to 2 page cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as contact information for 3 references, to the contact below. Contact: Dr. Jo Latimore: latimor1@msu.edu, 517-432-1491
Report Your 2018 Conservation Stewards Activities!
We appreciate all the great work you’ve done this past year! Your ecosystem knowledge, extraordi-
nary volunteer commitment, passion, and leadership have made a difference in our resource-rich
state as we continue to navigate around environmental challenges of one type or another.
Please take the time to report your 2018 Volunteer activities.
We wanted to remind you that the volunteer and advanced training hours completed in 2018 for
the Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) are due by January 31, 2019. Confirmation of submitted
hours will be mailed out by the end of February 2019.
Program Recertification requirements: 20 hours of volunteer service, 8 hours of continuing
education.
Certification requirements for those who recently completed CSP training course: 40 hours of
volunteer service. Remember you can count hours you spent on your capstone project as part of
your initial 40 hour volunteer service requirement. There is no requirement to complete contin-
uing education hours, but please feel free to report these.
Reporting form below for your convenience.
https://www.oakgov.com/msu/Documents/CSP-VRF.pdf
To find out where the program will be offered in 2019, visit:
https://www.canr.msu.edu/conservation_stewards_program/
Request for newsletter items: Do you have a conservation-oriented item that you would to be considered for inclusion in the next issue of
the MSUE Conservation Connections e-newsletter? An upcoming volunteer opportunity? Educational event? New resource/website or recently
published news article to share?
Items should be educational in nature and cannot promote commercial, for-profit businesses. MSU Extension reserves the right to exclude items
that do not fit these general criteria.
Email items to Cathy Morris (morrisc@oakgov.com) by the 15th of the month and they will be considered for the upcoming month’s newsletter.
Edited and compiled by: Bindu Bhakta, Extension Educator, Michigan State University Extension, Greening Michigan Institute, Bldg 26E, 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341 /
Tel: 248.858.5198 FAX: 248.858.1477 / Cathy Morris, Account Clerk, Clerical Support 248.858.1639
MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race,
national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.
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