From Students to Stewards: Michigan Freshwater Education Resources and Partners

The information in this database was reviewed, updated, and compiled through the summers of 2024 and 2025. It was collected by compiling information from websites and in some cases through requesting updated information via email or phone from organizations doing work around freshwater education and stewardship resources. This also includes state-led freshwater stewardship resources and programs in the state of Michigan. The information was most recently updated in January 2026 and will be updated at least annually. The form to submit upated or new information will be available online year-round. This database was developed and shared to provide resources and information to anyone interested in beginning, continuing, or expanding their work to incorporate these learning practices and gain literacy beyond the classroom about the Great Lakes and stewarding local water resources. Many of these resources are focused on teachers and students, but there are some that are available to all. This data is updated annually. The geographic extent of the data is the state of Michigan, organized by the county in which partners are located or where their resources are applicable. For more information and additional resources please visit the OGL’s Stewarding the Great Lakes webpage, EGLE Classroom, and MiSTEM Network’s tool kit and Freshwater Literacy and Stewardship playbook. Contact info: Katie Mika [e-mail] Field Name Description Organization Name of organization Point of Contact This is the best person to contact for the program and a place to provide the job title of the POC. Address This can be the organizations address or in some cases the location where the program is held. Phone Number This is the best phone number to contact the organization for additional information, if available (This is often the POC’s phone number). Email This is the best email to contact the organization for additional information, if available. Program Name of the program(s) or topic(s) as listed on the resource’s website. Can be general description of type of programming available or information about a specific program. Program Type A filterable option that allows users to search by two categories: State-led program or Non-profit, private programs. Audience Category A filterable option that allows users to search by the primary audience of the program or the primary group the program serves. Other audiences are described in the resourse description if available. Grade A filterable option that allows users to search by the grade or grade range for which the program is designed. For example, Grade 3 material could be either a program in which 3rd graders can participate, or training for a 3rd grade teacher to apply in the classroom. Anything that is not a K-12 resource is ‘other,’ and is defined in the ‘Audience Category’ column. Resource Category A filterable option that allows users to search by types of resources offered through this program. Examples include summer camps, field trips, and lesson plans. In some cases, a partner does not offer regular programs, but might be able to provide an individualized program, share general resources, or be a local partner. This category is labeled "Local resource/local expert." Resource Description Where additional information was available, this column provides additional information and a narrative description of the specific resource. For example, this column may include the length of time and activities included in a field trip or family program. Professional Development This refers to training or educational materials related to work, such as lesson plans or training on Michigan water policy. Prosperity Regions Collection of 10 prosperity regions developed by the Regional Prosperity Initiative, which was created by Governor Rick Snyder to encourage vibrant regional economies. County A filterable option of the county or group of counties in which the entity does their work or has resources available to support or inform others' work. Description of Area Served Where available, further information about where the organization is located or able to travel to for the offered resource. Costs Where available, this has the price of the program, whether per person or flat rate. This is the cost at the time of posting this database and may not reflect the current cost. Check the website or contact POC for latest info. Website This is the link to the listed organization or resource.本数据库的信息经2024年与2025年夏季完成审核、更新与汇编。数据采集自各类公开网站，部分信息通过邮件或电话向从事淡水教育与管护资源相关工作的机构索要更新内容后整理而成，同时涵盖密歇根州州主导的淡水管护资源与项目。本数据库最近一次更新于2026年1月，且将至少每年更新一次。全年线上将开放提交更新或新增信息的专用表单。 本数据库的开发与共享旨在为所有希望启动、延续或拓展相关工作，以融入这些学习实践，并在课堂之外获得五大湖（Great Lakes）相关知识与本地水资源管护素养的人士提供资源与信息支持。多数资源面向教师与学生，但也有部分面向全体公众开放。本数据集每年更新一次。 本数据集的地理覆盖范围为密歇根州，按合作机构所在县或其资源适用的县进行分类整理。 如需获取更多信息与额外资源，请访问OGL的《守护五大湖》网页、EGLE课堂，以及MiSTEM网络的工具包与淡水素养与管护手册。联系方式：凯蒂·米卡（Katie Mika），邮箱：[e-mail] ### 字段说明 1. **机构名称（Organization）**：机构的全称 2. **联络人（Point of Contact）**：该项目的最佳对接人员，可同时填写该联络人的职位信息 3. **地址（Address）**：可填写机构注册地址，或项目实际举办地的具体地址 4. **电话号码（Phone Number）**：用于联系该机构获取更多信息的最佳电话号码（通常为联络人本人的电话），如可获取 5. **电子邮箱（Email）**：用于联系该机构获取更多信息的最佳电子邮箱，如可获取 6. **项目名称（Program Name）**：资源网站上公示的项目或主题名称，可概括为所提供的教育活动类型，或特定项目的相关详情 7. **项目类型（Program Type）**：可筛选选项，支持用户按两类分类进行搜索：州主导项目，或非营利、私营项目 8. **受众类别（Audience Category）**：可筛选选项，支持用户按项目的主要受众或服务的核心群体进行搜索。其他潜在受众将在资源描述中另行说明（如适用） 9. **年级范围（Grade）**：可筛选选项，支持用户按项目设计适用的年级或年级范围搜索。例如，三年级材料既可指面向三年级学生参与的项目，也可指供三年级教师在课堂中应用的培训课程。非K12（K-12）阶段的资源归类为“其他”，其详细定义将在“受众类别（Audience Category）”列中说明 10. **资源类别（Resource Category）**：可筛选选项，支持用户按该项目提供的资源类型搜索，示例包括夏令营、实地考察活动与教案。部分合作机构不提供常规固定项目，但可提供个性化定制项目、共享通用资源，或作为本地合作伙伴，此类资源类别标注为“本地资源/本地专家” 11. **资源描述（Resource Description）**：如有额外补充信息，本列将提供特定资源的详细说明与叙述性介绍。例如，本列可包含实地考察或家庭教育项目的时长与活动内容详情 12. **专业发展（Professional Development）**：指与工作相关的培训或教育材料，例如教案或密歇根州水资源政策相关培训内容 13. **繁荣区域（Prosperity Regions）**：由区域繁荣倡议制定的10个繁荣区域集合，该倡议由里克·斯奈德州长发起，旨在推动充满活力的区域经济发展 14. **县（County）**：可筛选选项，列出该机构开展业务或其资源可用于支持、助力他人工作的单个或多个县 15. **服务区域说明（Description of Area Served）**：如有可用信息，将进一步说明该机构的所在地，或其可为所提供资源提供服务的可抵达范围 16. **费用（Costs）**：如有可用信息，将列明项目的收费标准，可按人均计费或统一定价。此费用为数据库发布时的定价，可能无法反映当前实际费用，请访问对应官方网站或联系联络人获取最新信息 17. **网站（Website）**：对应机构或资源的官方链接