Contact: Paige Filice
This weeks class: Primer on the water cycle, hydrologic features of a watershed, and land use impacts to lake water quality
Is a six-week introductory course specially designed for anyone who wants to learn more about inland lakes including lakefront property owners, lake managers, and lake visitors. From the comfort of home or office, participants have access to six online units with closed-captioned video lectures, interactive activities, additional resources, discussion forums, and quizzes. In addition the 6 weeks of lessons, the course also includes three Ask-an-Expert webinars featuring Michigan State University faculty and outside organizations. The course is offered once a year and kicks off in January.
Through this convenient format, participants increase their knowledge and understanding of the following six topics:
Lake ecology
Watersheds
Shorelines
Aquatic plant management
Michigan water law
Community involvement
Course instructors include Bindu Bhakta, Erick Elgin, Paige Filice, Julia Kirkwood, Dr. Jo Latimore, Brad Neumann, Mary Reilly, and Dr. Lois Wolfson.
