Michigan Wetlands Association

10/01/2026

We are all looking forward to next week!

We're excited to be attending the Michigan Wetlands Conference next week!

NAWM Executive Director Portia Osborne will be presenting our Changing the Narrative outreach campaign, sharing how we can better communicate the value of wetlands as essential infrastructure that supports clean water and resilient communities.

NAWM will also be exhibiting throughout the conference, so if you're attending, stop by and say hello. We look forward to meeting with partners, members, and colleagues who are advancing wetland conservation and management across Michigan and beyond.

09/12/2026

🌊 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 🌊

Join us for the 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽. This hands-on workshop will explore how data from the ongoing Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program (GLCWMP) can be applied for project planning and design. The cost is $30 and lunch will be provided.

Participants will:
🔹 Get hands-on experience with the 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹 and 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹
🔹 Hear about projects and research that have utilized GLCWMP data
🔹 Share ideas for applying these resources to future coastal wetland management

📅 October 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The H Hotel | Midland, MI

The workshop is sponsored by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and presented by the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program Principal Investigators.

👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNNz4ZT7

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘦-𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘦𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 2026 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 6 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘛𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 8, 2026, 𝘢𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏 𝘏𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘭.

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09/10/2026

🎉 THE AGENDA IS LIVE! 🎉

It’s time to start planning your 𝗠𝗪𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 experience!

From industry-leading speakers and engaging technical sessions to hands-on learning, networking, and special events, 𝗠𝗪𝗔'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 has a lot in store for the wetland community.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 and start building your must-see schedule here: https://lnkd.in/guCcvp8p

We can’t wait to see you in Midland in 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀!! 💚

PS - General conference registration is 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧, but you can join the waitlist! 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘀.

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07/07/2026

We had a great webinar last Thursday on Stormwater 101: EGLE Permitting for Wetlands, Lakes and Streams presented by Kate Kirkpatrick. The webinar was cosponsored by EGLE and covered storm water fundamentals and EGLE permitting requirements. A recording of the webinar is available on MWA’s website at miwetlands.org/webinars.

07/03/2026

📢 Great news!

𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗪𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱! Don't miss your chance to save $100 on registration before standard rates begin.

Join fellow wetland professionals 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲-𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 for an engaging conference featuring sessions on:
🔬 Current Topics in Wetlands Science
🪴 Wetland Restoration and Stewardship
🌊 Protection of Wetlands, Lakes, and Streams

The conference presents a great opportunity to learn, connect, and network with fellow wetland professionals across the field.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴. We can't wait to see you there!

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNNz4ZT7

06/29/2026

🎙️MWA/EGLE WEBINAR🎙️

This webinar is free for everyone and being held by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and Michigan Wetlands Association (MWA).

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟭: 𝗘𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀
🗓️ July 2, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
📍 Online via ZOOM (Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the webinar)
🗨️ Kathryn Kirkpatrick (Wetlands Policy Analyst, EGLE Wetlands, Lakes, and Streams Unit)

Join us for an overview of stormwater fundamentals and EGLE permitting requirements for projects impacting wetlands, lakes, and streams. Learn how stormwater is evaluated during the Joint Permit Application process, as well as general Best Management Practices (BMPs) to follow and resources to use when planning and designing stormwater management on project sites.

Register for the FREE webinar here:

Join us for an overview of stormwater fundamentals and EGLE permitting requirements for projects impacting wetlands, lakes, and streams. Learn how stormwater is evaluated during the Joint Permit Application process, as well as general Best Management Practices (BMPs) to follow and resources to use w...

05/25/2026

This NEVER happens! Wetland Delineation is our most popular training by far, and for the past few years, it has been filled exclusively from our waitlist. This year, our June 1-5 training has 3 open spots.

Register soon if you are interested! We don't expect them to be open long.

Name of Class: Wetland Delineation Training (5-Day) USACE Midwest Regional Supplement Dates: June 1-5, 2026 Location: Classroom Portion: Matthaei Botanical Gardens 1800 N. Dixboro Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105 Field Portion: Various areas within Washtenaw County Time(s): 8:30am to 4:30pm Instructor...

05/17/2026

We have some exciting news! We still have a few open spots for our 2026 trainings and we have added a NEW training to the menu.

Check it out here:

04/20/2026

URGENT!

Proposed Changes to Wetland Protection in Michigan

The House of Representatives' Natural Resources and Tourism Committee is proposing to substantially lessen wetlands protection in the State of Michigan

Please contact the Natural Resources and Tourism Committee and let them know that you support our current wetland laws and that you have serious concerns about reducing wetland protection. See below links to the individual proposed Bills.

Email Committee Clerk Taylor Thrush @ [email protected]

Natural Resources and Toursim Committee

Scheduled Meetings
04/22/2026
12:00 PM
Meeting Location
Room 519, House Office Building
Stream Not Available
Agenda (pertinent portion only)

· HB 5082 (Kunse): Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5082

· HB 5501 (Alexander): Natural resources: wetlands; replacement or relocation of wetlands within a development project; allow. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5501

· HB 5502 (Cavitt): Natural resources: wetlands; regulation of wetlands; modify. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5502

· HB 5536(Martin): Natural resources: wetlands; definition of wetland; update. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5536

· HB 5556 (Frisbie): Natural resources: wetlands; purchase of wetland credits by industrial construction permit applicants; allow. https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5556

Please note that any written testimony submitted to the committee is posted on our website and will be available to the public.

Do not include any information that you do not want disclosed publicly nor any information that you do not have permission to submit on behalf of an individual or organization.

The proposed Bills make significant changes to wetland regulations including linking Michigan's regulation to the confusing and often changing federal regulations. Please voice your concerns with these Bills.

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04/03/2026

Exciting News! We've added 2 new trainings to the 2026 lineup.

There are 2 dates for Bankful Identification: June 9th and September 23rd.

Check out our trainings page for details.

Upcoming Trainings MWA offers high quality training to wetland professionals and others, and we hope you’ll join us at an upcoming class. MWA members get discounted prices on classes. Become a Member for $20. Note: For accounting purposes, all trainings must be purchased in separate transactions. ...