The Michigan State University Extension Introduction to Lakes course is being offered online January 2019 and registration ends January 8, 2019! This nationally recognized six-week course is offered in a convenient self-paced online format and is designed for anyone interested in lakes, including lakefront property owners, lake users, local government officials, lake managers and educators.

The online format allows you, from the comfort of your home or office, to have week-by-week, 24/7 access to six online units — complete with video lectures, activities, resources, discussion forums, quizzes, and Ask-an-Expert webinar sessions with Michigan State University Extension. Through this convenient format you can increase your knowledge and understanding of lake ecology, lake and their watersheds, shorelines, Michigan water law, aquatic plant management, and citizen involvement. The course schedule allows for regular online communication with classmates and course instructors.

The 2019 course runs January 15 – March 15. Ask-an-Expert webinars are scheduled from 12 to 1 p.m. February 6, February 20, and March 6, 2019. The cost of the course is $115 per person. Registration ends January 8, 2019. For more details about Introduction to Lakes and to register visit the MSU Extension Introduction to Lakes webpage.

Available Continuing Education Credits: Sixteen Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Pesticide Applicator Re-certification credits, 6 Master Citizen Planner Education Credits, and 27 credits in The Wildlife Society Category I of the Certified Wildlife Biologist® Renewal/Professional Development Certificate Program are available for this course.