A Bi-Weekly Publication  Friday June 17, 2005           In This Issue: ·        IN MEMORY OF BARBARA J. MADSEN, PhD ·        WETLAND WORKSHOPS CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE ·            IN MEMORY OF BARBARA J. MADSEN, PhD From the Cranbrook Institute of Science: Last week, Michigan lost one of her finest botanists and wetland ecologists. We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Barbara J. Madsen, Ph.D. Barb will be best remembered for her deep knowledge and passion for Michigan's bogs, fens, and coastal wetlands. She knew the ecology of Michigan's peatlands (from the hydrology to the plants) more than any other person in the state. She has studied the dynamics of Michigan's coastal wetlands for decades-through periods of high and low lake levels. Both State and Federal resource agencies have relied on her wetland expertise, and on her ability to enlighten us, imparting not only information but understanding. Barb was not only a scientist, but a teacher, and a friend to many of us. Barb was most recently working as the collections manager for the Cranbrook Institute of Science. She was a sought-after expert working to protect the environment and provided critical testimony to Michigan's legislature and in several lawsuits. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan where she was mentored by Michigan's botanical legends Ed Voss and Howard Crum. In addition to her work to protect Michigan's environment, Barb was passionate about singing, particularly her work with the vocal ensemble Vox. As per her family's wishes, the Cranbrook Institute of Science has established a memorial fund at the Institute that will support future botanical research and collections development at Cranbrook.   Please send any donations to: Director's Office Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Avenue PO Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48303-0801     WETLAND WORKSHOPS CONTINUE THROUGH JUNE Experts from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (TOMWC) and East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC) are presenting a series of statewide workshops in June sponsored by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.   Each workshop is designed to examine wetland types, wetland functions and values, benefits of local wetland protection, wetlands ordinances, and wetland inventory maps. Additional information will include land use tools for wetlands protection and information on how to get started in your community. Plan to attend one of these half day workshops, 1-5pm, located throughout Michigan.   Participants will learn about the many planning and zoning options available to local governments including stand-alone ordinances for wetlands; stormwater and floodplain management; linking local, state, and federal permit approvals; and conservation planning. Visit the Watershed Council website for more info.             Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council 426 Bay Street , Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Phone: (231) 347-1181 x 118 Fax: (231) 347-5928 Email: grenetta@watershedcouncil.org  Web: http://www.michiganwetlands.org/