Policy and Regulation Surrounding Aquatic Plant Management in Michigan- 00:00- Aquatic Plant Management in Michigan and its Effects on Natural Resource: Joe
Nohner, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- 29:50- Aquatic Plant Permitting and BMPs: Eric Calabro, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
- 54:50: Aquatic Nuisance Control Program Overview: Ryan Crouch, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Various aquatic plant control activities are regulated under different
statutes on Michigan’s inland lakes. Physical/mechanical control of
aquatic plants is regulated under Part 301, Inland Lakes and Streams and
Part 303, Wetlands Protection of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act, 1994, PA 451, as amended (NREPA), and
administered through EGLE’s Wetlands, Lakes, and Streams Program.
Chemical control of aquatic plants is regulated under Part 33, Aquatic
Nuisance Control of the NREPA and administered through EGLE’s Aquatic
Nuisance Control Program. This session will cover best management
practices and permitting requirements for various types of aquatic plant
control methods.
Learn more about 2022 Michigan Inland Lakes Convention sessions
here.