The following educational materials are available from the Michigan Lake and Stream Associations:

Books:

Brochures - Bulletins:

            Cost:

Postage and handling - $3.00

FREE:

YOUR LAKE AND YOU”
Has been republished.

This brochure is available by popular request!   If you would like to receive a sample copy or to place an order for distribution to your association, please contact the ML&SA office. There is no charge for the brochure--we only ask that you make a donation to ML&SA to cover the shipping charges.

For more information contact the Northern office of ML&SA

 NEW AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES HANDBOOK

The “Aquatic Nuisance Species Handbook” is now available through ML&SA. The purpose of this handbook is to inform interested parties on the prevention and control of unintentionally introduced aquatic nuisance species at our marinas, lakes, parks, and other areas throughout Michigan. The handbook was prepared by the Office of Great Lakes, MDEQ. If you would like a copy, please write to ML&SA, PO Box 303, Long Lake, MI 48743.

Please include $ 1.00 donation to cover the cost of handling and mailing.

"Are you aware of the Educational and Financial Benefits for Individual Members of Michigan Lake and Stream Associations, Inc.?"

And others on:
Exotics - Zebra Mussels, Purple Loosestrife
Marine Safety

MLSA issues a newsletter four (4) times a year. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive the newsletter, send an e-mail to info@mlswa.org

30 MINUTE TV VIDEO –
“AQUATIC INVADERS”
IS NOW AVAILABLE

 MLSA now has a 30 Minute TV Video to loan to member associations.  This video would be a great presentation on the Exotic Invaders in Michigan Lakes for your lake association meeting.  “Aquatic Invaders” takes a look at the threats that these aquatic nuisance species pose, and how scientists, the public, and policy makers are working to prevent the spread of these potentially devastating invaders.

Millions of Americans rely on our fresh and marine water for food, transportation and recreation.  Yet now, the very survival of many water-based industries – particularly sport and commercial fishing – is in danger due to these invasive species or “aquatic invaders”.

A growing number of non-indigenous (non-native) animals and plants are invading coastal and inland waters in North America.  Fish, crabs and clams originating in Europe and Asia threaten our native populations from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and from the eastern seaboard to the Pacific Northwest.  In their native waters, these organisms may be relatively harmless and even beneficial.  However, when transplanted elsewhere, they can create serious problems.

For example, a small mussel that invaded the Great Lakes just over a decade ago has upset a delicate ecosystem, affected sport and commercial fishing, and interfered with water supply systems.  Tens of millions of dollars are invested annually in control programs.  Introduced primarily through the ballast water of ocean-going vessels, this mussel – and other aquatic invaders – have spread rapidly throughout large areas of North America.

 For more information on how to secure the video, contact MLSA:

Loaned free except for a postage and handling fee of $5.00

Co-sponsored by Michigan Office of the Great Lakes.