MiCorps Registry

MiCorps Registry

Any Michigan volunteer monitoring organization can register with MiCorps for inclusion in our online directory of Michigan volunteer monitoring programs. In addition, a select group of monitoring organizations that meet MiCorps-established quality assurance and management criteria are encouraged to register to become MiCorps member organizations. Read more about the two registration options below.

MiCorps Directory

This online, searchable directory provides contact and basic program information for volunteer monitoring organizations in Michigan. Registering in the MiCorps directory is an excellent way to raise awareness about your organization and to network with other programs in the state.

MiCorps Member Organizations

MiCorps member organizations represent a select group of monitoring programs in Michigan. If your organization chooses to become a MiCorps member, it will be eligible to take advantage of all the benefits MiCorps has to offer. You will have access to the wide array of MiCorps resources and monitoring expertise; your program will be recognized as a state leader; and your program’s monitoring data can be entered into our data exchange platform and accessed by the monitoring community and the general public. The data will also be used by the DEQ as a screening tool to identify sites requiring a more detailed assessment and as supplemental data for DEQ water resources management programs.

If you are interested in registering your organization for MiCorps membership, please download and carefully read the Criteria for Membership (PDF). During the registration process, you will be required to submit your organization's quality assurance project plan (QAPP), and your organization's operating procedures, if they are not included in your QAPP. For more information about developing a QAPP and volunteer operating procedures, please visit the Quality Assurance section of our website.

Registration

Option 1:

Register for MiCorps Directory

Who should register: All Michigan volunteer monitoring organizations are encouraged to register for inclusion in our online directory - there are no restrictions on registration. If your organization is applying to become a MiCorps member (Option 2), you do not need to register here; your organization will automatically be included the directory when you submit an application.

Registration Process: The registration process will only take a few minutes. You will be asked to submit your organization's contact information and some descriptive information about your program.

Option 2:

Register for MiCorps Membership

Who should register: All organizations that meet our Criteria for Membership (PDF) are encouraged to register to become a MiCorps member organization. In addition, MiCorps staff will work with all organizations that wish to work toward qualifying for membership.

Registration Process: The registration process should take approximately 15-30 minutes. You will be asked to submit your organization's contact information and answer a series of questions about your monitoring program. You will also be required to submit your oganization's quality assurance project plan (QAPP), and your organization's operating procedures (if they are not included in your QAPP).

Please contact Ric Lawson (734-769-5123 x13, rlawson@hrwc.org) if you have any questions about which way to register your monitoring program.

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