Boat Wake Legislation in Michigan Senate
Read about Senate Bill 812, spread the word, and contact your Michigan State Senator to let them know you support better protections for our shorelines and bottomlands. This legislation is very much the same as the House Bill introduced in 2023, which didn’t even get...
March Newsletter is packed with important announcements
Check out the news, but also share it with your friends and neighbors, and let us know what you think! https://mailchi.mp/mymlsa.org/march-2026-newsletter
Two Opportunities for Students from MLSA!
Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 Award: One $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current student enrolled in a freshwater studies program at a Michigan educational institution (with a preference for lake and watershed studies). The scholarship recipient will also...
MLSA on Morning Blend
Melissa DeSimone, MLSA Executive Director, appeared on Morning Blend to discuss how the organization protects the state’s inland waterways for future generations. She also invites everyone to the annual conference happening May 1-2 in Muskegon. Watch the segment:...
Upcoming Events
Renewing Our Waters, Renewing Our Promise: MLSA Annual Conference
Muskegon, MI — May 1 & 2, 2026
Event details are here. Registration is now open. Can’t wait to see you in May!
Check out our Event Resources Page for our previous events and materials.


