MILC 90 Minute Session 9: Policy and Regulation Surrounding Aquatic Plant Management in Michigan

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.