Lake Monitoring Training
Training is required for new volunteers and anyone signing up for a new parameter. It is also beneficial for people looking for a refresher or those curious about how the CLMP may help protect their lake. Important: Attending training is not the same as enrolling your lake in the CLMP. Visit Become a Volunteer to enroll.
2026 Training Opportunities
Option 1: In-person Training, Muskegon, May 1 and 2, 2026
Our annual CLMP in-person training was held at the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association (MLSA) 2026 Annual Conference at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon, MI.
Option 2: Online Training Day, May 7, 2026
Free online training took place on May 7, 2026. The sessions were recorded and are available on our monitoring parameter pages.
2027 Training Opportunities
Option 1: In-person Training, Muskegon, April 30 and May 1, 2027
Our annual CLMP in-person training will be held at the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association (MLSA) 2027 Annual Conference at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon, MI. Participation in the training sessions is free. Details coming soon.
Option 2: Online Training Day, May 2027 (date tbd)
A free online training will be offered in May 2027, after the MLSA conference. Details coming soon.
Recorded Training Presentations
Watch Recorded Trainings
To watch recorded training presentations, visit "What You Can Monitor", click on each tile and watch recordings on each lake measurement.
What You Can Monitor2026 Midsummer Check-In
Every summer, MiCorps staff offer an online check-in with Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program volunteers. In this video, we answer volunteer questions and share tips and tricks for having a successful monitoring season and getting the most out of your sampling efforts.