Resource Library

 

 

Water Quality

View the links provided for additional water quality related resources

Invasive & Non-native Species

Pretty but Problematic: Aquatic Plants to avoid (MSU Extension)

Michigan Watch List Aquatic Invasive Plants Guide (EGLE)

A Michigan Boater’s Guide to Selected Invasive Aquatic Plants (MSU Extension)

Learn more about Michigan invasive species from Michigan.gov

Visit the Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species Information Systems (GLANSIS)

When It Comes To Aquatic Invasive Species, How Do We Know What We Don’t Know? (MSU Extension)

Water Quality 

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)- ELGE

Michigan Sea Grant – HAB Page

HABs Storymap – EGLE

Reported Blooms in Michigan

Michigan HAB Factsheet – FAQs

Monroe County Health Dept – E. Coli Beach Samples

Monroe County Beach Closures and Advisories

Statewide Beach Closures – EGLE BeachGuard

Water Testing – Certified Micobiology Testing Labratories

Is my fish safe to eat? Eat Safe Fish Guide

 

Outreach and Education

Clean Boats, Clean Waters (MSU Extension)

Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Campaign

Clean, Drain, Dry Initiative (Wildlife Forever)

Michigan Landowner’s Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species Management (PDF)

New Michigan Boating Law 2019 (PDF)