Facilitating Permitting of Dam Removal Projects
An overview of considerations that lead to the removal of dams in Michigan.
Bringing LiDAR From The Cloud to You – The National Map Data & Tools
Cyndi Rachol presents on LiDAR (light detection and ranging) and the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Map.
Developing an Aquatic Macrophyte Monitoring Protocol for Michigan’s Inland Lakes: Lessons Learned After Two Field Seasons
Jeremy Hartsock will provide background on the important functions aquatic macrophytes perform and show how to distinguish between common genera.
Wetland Exemptions Overview
An overview of the wetland exemptions under Section 30305 of Part 303, Wetlands Protection, of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 (NREPA).
Michigan’s Federally Listed Freshwater Mussels
Presenting on federally listed freshwater mussels in Michigan, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance process including a summary of the Michigan All Species Determination Key and navigating the regulatory compliance process.
Overview of USACE Wetland Permitting Process
Overview of the USACE permitting process with an emphasis on how to apply for a permit and the terms of commonly used Regional and Nationwide permit categories.
Nature-Based Solutions for Shoreline Stabilization and Restoration
Discuss strategies and techniques to reduce erosion along shorelines while creating or restoring wildlife habitat.
USDA-NRCS Food Security Act Wetland Compliance
Overview of the United States Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (USDA-NRCS) oversite of the conservation compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (1985 Farm Bill).
An Overview of Coordinated Marsh Bird Surveys and Research in the Upper Midwest
An overview of efforts to coordinate secretive marsh bird surveys in the Upper Midwest over the last 10 to 15 years.
Addressing Violations of Michigan’s Wetlands, Lakes and Streams Laws
General compliance and enforcement process pertaining to Part 301 and Part 303 of Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 451 of 1994, as amended.