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Natural Resources and Public Policy Calendar
Topics covered are identified by a local steering committee as important county issues. Courses provide a basic skill set and certification is given after meeting certain requirements. Group discounts available. For more details, click here. Community Riverside Water Quality Education Program This program provides students with the opportunity to learn more about their local water resources by collecting samples to complete chemical tests and study aquatic organisms. It provides pre- and post- field activities for the classroom. For more details click here. Teachers, contact Mary Gerstenberger at 586-469-6430. This program runs in early spring. Soil analysis kits are distributed through local retailers and returned. The soil is analyzed for a special price and the results sent to residents. The $15 package includes a soil nutrient analysis, pH, organic matter analysis and garden, lawn and tree/shrub analysis. A regular soil test can be done all year round for $11, this tests pH and nutrients in the soil. Call 586-469-6430 for more information. Attention artists and nature lovers! Learn about our local water resources while capturing the autumn beauty of the Clinton River from a new vantage point. Call 586-469-6430 for more information. Macomb County information Spring 2008 Great Lakes Education Program (GLEP) seeks volunteers. Cruise leader volunteers assist in the coordination and delivery of water quality, natural resource conservation and aquatic ecology learning activities with 4th grade students. Please call for registration information 586-469-6430.
For more information on GLEP in Macomb County, click here. Wayne County GLEP is also housed in our office. For more information on GLEP in Wayne County, click here. MSU Extension (MSUE) participates in the Michigan Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program. MSUE surveys Macomb County to determine areas that will be sprayed next spring to suppress Gypsy Moth populations. Macomb County residents can call 586-469-6430 for more information about the Suppression Program. In the fall of the year, the only indication of the presence of Gypsy Moths are egg masses on tree trunks, building siding, outdoor equipment, decks, woodpiles or other protected outdoor surfaces. Egg mass counts determine levels of infestation and qualification for the spring spray program. The egg masses are about the size of a quarter and may be oval in shape. Egg masses look like hardened, buff-colored foam and hold an average of 300-500 eggs. These eggs typically hatch in April, but can hatch earlier if the weather is warmer sooner. For more information click here. No workshops are currently scheduled for the winter 2008 season.The Lawn*A*Syst Program focuses on yard and garden care, proper fertilizer and pesticide usage and water conservation practices, to assist homeowners in safeguarding both ground and surface waters. Take action to reduce high-risk activities and protect your family and the environment!
Learn current, correct knowledge and information on composting and yard waste reduction techniques, how to reduce waste, improve your garden and flower beds. Classes are taught by MSU Extension staff, certified Master Composters and local compost experts. Click here for more information. Northern Macomb County Citizen Opinion Survey Results Based on the need for citizen information and community wide concern, Macomb MSU Extension linked with MSU campus and partnered with local public officials to conduct a resident opinion survey. The survey included responses for the following 10 northern communities: City of Richmond, Townships of Armada, Bruce, Lenox, Ray, Richmond and Washington and the Villages of Armada, New Haven and Romeo. This data provides critical citizen opinion data regarding desired growth, favorable community factors, protection of local natural resources, desire for coordinated planning, prioritization of effort and willingness to support desired outcomes financially. Click here for more information and the results... Learn ways to preserve our valuable natural resources and to save money on water. Save Water - Save Money presentations cover indoor and outdoor water conservation. For information on 2008 programs, call 586-469-6430. Become acquainted with groundwater. Learn how it is formed, contaminated, how to protect it and where it's vulnerable. The program is FREE and runs from September to May. Call 586-469-6430 or click here for more information. Water Conservation Volunteer Training November through March. MSUE is seeking volunteers to help present the Water Conservation Program to first through third grade students. Each year, over 300 classes participate in the Water Conservation Program in Macomb County. The program is presented by volunteers one classroom at a time, takes approximately 50 minutes. Scheduling is very flexible. To register call 586-469-6430. Click here for more information. Cruise down the Clinton River and out into Lake St. Clair to learn about water quality issues with hands on activities. Call 586-469-6430 or click here for more information. Well Maintenance and Septic System Seminars Call to schedule... MSU Extension in partnership with the Macomb County Health Department offers septic and well maintenance seminars throughout the year.
Participants will receive informational packets on wells, septic systems and the Home Assessment System (Home*A*Syst) program.
Septic and Well Maintenance Seminars help residents protect the health of their family and the quality of groundwater. A faulty system can threaten a family's health, lower property value, harm pets and wildlife and contaminate groundwater.
Workshops are designed for home/farm owners. Topics include: well and septic system maintenance and groundwater contamination risks. For more information, call 586-469-6430. Wetland issues are a growing concern locally, nationally and internationally. More than 60 percent of southeast Michigan and 75 percent of Macomb County wetlands have been destroyed. This program defines wetlands, examines the variety of wetland functions and provides other important information on wetlands so citizens can make informed decisions on wetland management in their communities. For more information about Macomb County wetlands, call MSU Extension at 586-469-6430 or click here.
Macomb MSU Extension's Natural Resources provides education and information on water quality, waste management, land use and other environmental issues.
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