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Welcome to ICLSP!

The mission of the Partnership is to preserve, maintain and enhance the water resources of Iron County and especially to address the prevention, reduction and elimination of aquatic invasive species. We will emphasize awareness, education and broadly supported and coordinated projects that utilize technology and cooperation by all stakeholders.

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 24 – a night of lake and stream trivia and story telling at Alpha Michigan Brewery

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  • brats and NA beverages provided

  • Michigan State aquatic experts will test your knowledge

  • a family friendly event​

See full details here

June 25 – a morning of aquatic plant identification in shallow water

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  • MSU aquatic experts to guide participants

  • bring your aqua socks and walk in the water plant to explore up close

  • aimed at explorers of all ages

  • gather at Sunset Lake 9:30-11:30am

See details here

June 28 – Loons, Lakes and us!

  • a free community event

  • sponsored by the ISCCW

  • hands-on experience to learn more about our loon population, artificial nesting, plus live birds 

  • 11:00am at Watersmeet Township Building

See details here

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Grants Available to Mitigate EWM

The ICLSP has limited funds available to lake associations for EWM analysis, treatment and/or management. Grant funds are based on available revenues each year to be awarded in each subsequent year. The Grant application can be accessed here.

THE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES SYMPOSIUM IS GOING VIRTUAL

The June onsite symposium was cancelled to now become an online presentation that you can watch anytime. Stay tuned for the when the virtual smyposium goes live.

 

See full presenter details on the original onsite flyer here.

Please support ICLSP with your donation or with your annual  membership dues. You'll find a membership application here.

See all the latest news on ICLSP Newsletters  ... just click here or on NEWS in the main menu.

Learn about Michigan’s inland lakes online 

Michigan State University Extension offers once a year the award-winning Introduction to Lakes Online course.This six-week, self-paced introductory class is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Michigan’s inland lakes—from lakefront property owners and concerned residents to local leaders and decision-makers. While the 2026 course is now closed, there are links on dozens of related topics along with registration for future updates/announcements.

Become a Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program Volunteer  Guidelines, video, and training details can be found here.

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