Michigan

List of Sustainability-Focused Extension Programs

Program: Michigan Conservation Stewards Program

Institution: Michigan State University

Category: Water

Range: Michigan statewide

Description: The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program is a volunteer leader training program designed for those interested in Michigan ecosystem management principles and sharing this knowledge with others.

Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings, Website, Information, Facilitation


Program: Clean Boats Clean Waters 

Institution: Michigan State University

Category: Water

Range: Michigan statewide

Description: Michigan State University Sea Grant created the Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program for volunteers which was modeled after Wisconsin’s successful program. Since then it has evolved into a Volunteer driven program that now trains local volunteer leaders to work locally to solicit and train volunteers that in turn will educate boaters and other water sport enthusiasts to inspect and clean their equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Program Offerings: Face-to-face trainings, Website, Information, Certification