EGLE, in partnership with the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Inc., developed the Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program (CLMP) as a cost-effective method for citizens to monitor water quality and to document changes in lake water quality over time. The CLMP website has additional information, such as how to participate in volunteer monitoring.
Information on how shoreline development can impact water quality and ecologically friendly development strategies can be found through the Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership and Michigan Shoreland Stewards.
Additional information may be obtained from local universities, environmental consultants, non-profit organizations, local units of government, other state agencies, and the federal government.