The seventh annual MiCorps conference is scheduled to be held on October 24-25, 2011, at the Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center, on the north shore of Higgins Lake in Roscommon, Michigan.

MiCorps is a network of volunteer monitors who assist the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality with collecting water quality data from lakes and streams around the State. This year's MiCorps conference theme is "Michigan's Clean Water Challenges." Presenters will focus on the following topics:

• Native and invasive species monitoring
• Leading, managing and inspiring volunteerism
• Training regarding monitoring techniques

The charge for the conference is $40, with overnight lodging at the Center available for an additional charge. You must register by October 14. The conference program and registration forms are available at www.micorps.net/conference2011.