<http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/index.html> <http://www.micorps.net/> A bulletin of the Michigan Clean Water Corps Fall 2010 <http://micorps.net/email/images/border.gif> About <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/about.html> Us Online <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/> Newsletter Upcoming Events <http://www.micorps.net/calendar.html> MiCorps <http://micorps.net/> home Welcome! <http://micorps.net/email/images/welcome.gif> <http://www.micorps.net/email/images/2010fall/intro-email.jpg> Welcome to the Fall 2010 edition of the MiCorps Monitor! As always, this edition is full of updates and information on the activities and individuals of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment's Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps). Browse the articles below, or go <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/index.html> directly to the full newsletter online. Featured Articles <http://micorps.net/email/images/features.gif> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article1.html> The Critical Role of Volunteer Data Collection I think everyone agrees and understands that volunteer data collection is a good thing for conservation of our natural resources; but I firmly believe it's more than good, it's critical. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article1.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article2.html> Volunteer Stream Monitoring Grants Awarded for 2010 MiCorps is pleased to announce that seven organizations have been selected to receive volunteer water quality monitoring grants in 2010. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article2.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article3.html> Focus on the CLMP MiCorps is made of two main components- the Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program and the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP). The CLMP is the second oldest volunteer lakes monitoring program in the country. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article3.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article4.html> Stream Monitoring with MiCorps Grantee, Branch Conservation District Branch Conservation's experience with MiCorps began a little over a year and a half ago, when our watershed technician applied for a startup stream monitoring grant in the Coldwater River Watershed. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article4.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article5.html> Volunteer Monitoring Program Spotlights: University of Rhode Island Watershed Watch In this issue, we are again putting the spotlight on a program that has goals that are similar to MiCorps, but which takes a slightly different approach. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article5.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article6.html> Volunteer Corner: An Interview with Lynn Hoepfinger The MiCorps team caught up with lake monitor Lynn Hoepfinger, a veteran volunteer with the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society (Mason County) in Ludington. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article6.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article7.html> Two New Partnerships for Lakes Make Progress Two new lake partnerships have formed across Michigan recently to coordinate efforts on several important lake management issues. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article7.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article8.html> MiCorps Updates Updates on the 2010 MiCorps Stream Training Event and the 2010 Annual MiCorps Conference and Training. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article8.html> <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article9.html> In Memoriam Donald E. Winne, lifelong educator and advocate for Michigan's water resources passes away at 92. continued... <http://www.micorps.net/newsletter/2010/fall/article9.html> <http://www.micorps.net/> The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps <http://micorps.net/> ) was created through an executive order by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to assist the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE <http://www.michigan.gov/dnr> ) (formerly the Department of Environmental Quality) in collecting and sharing water quality data for use in water resources management and protection programs. Unable to view this message? Visit http://www.micorps.net/email/news_2010fall to view this message in your web browser. Contact: Laura Kaminski, MiCorps Staff, Great Lakes Commission, (734) 971-9135 or laurak at glc.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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