{"id":4518,"date":"2015-06-25T16:22:46","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T20:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mml.org\/wp\/inside208\/?p=4518"},"modified":"2015-06-25T16:22:46","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T20:22:46","slug":"deq-to-host-workshops-on-lake-and-wetland-protection-tools-for-local-governments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mml.org\/inside208\/2015\/06\/25\/deq-to-host-workshops-on-lake-and-wetland-protection-tools-for-local-governments\/","title":{"rendered":"DEQ to Host Workshops on Lake and Wetland Protection Tools for Local Governments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes and over 1,850 units of government who share a role in keeping those lakes clean for future generations. Four workshops will be held in Michigan during the summer of 2015 to help local officials and concerned citizens understand the benefits of inland lakes to communities, the regulations that govern them, and the opportunities for enhancing protection at the local level.<\/p>\n<p>Workshop Dates and Locations:<br \/>\n\u2022 July 21: Franklin Twp. Hall, 3922 Monroe Rd. (M-50), Tipton (Lenawee County)<br \/>\n\u2022 August 3: Kensington Metropark Farm Center, 2128 W. Buno Rd., Milford (Oakland County)<br \/>\n\u2022 August 6: North Central Michigan College Library Conference Center, 1515 Howard St., Petoskey (Emmet County)<br \/>\n\u2022 August 10: Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S. Paw Paw St., Lawrence (Van Buren County)<\/p>\n<p>Each workshop will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and lunch will be provided. The fee is $20 per person and registration is required 10 days prior to each workshop. Topics will include: the importance of inland lakes and wetlands, what you can do at the local level, natural features setbacks, existing legal framework, and how to get started in your community.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to register, visit www.VanBurenCD.org or contact Erin Fuller at 269-657-4030 x112 or erin.fuller@mi.nacdnet.net.<\/p>\n<p><em>John LaMacchia is a Legislative Associate for the League handling transportation, infrastructure, and energy issues. He can be reached at jlamacchia@mml.org or 517-908-0303.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michigan has 11,000 inland lakes and over 1,850 units of government who share a role in keeping those lakes clean for future generations. 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