




Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Protecting Northern Michigan's Water Resources Since 1979
Water Monitoring
For over 30 years, our volunteer monitoring programs have been gathering data at 97 sites on 56 different lakes and streams
Education & Outreach
Through our programs, students investigate, engage, and foster watershed conservation actions and stewardship ethics
Watershed Management Plans
Guiding the restoration and protection of water quality in lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands in our service area
Casting a Wide Net
Since 1979, we have protected the water resources of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is dedicated to protecting our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater through advocacy, education, water quality monitoring, research, and restoration actions.
Explore Our Waters
Featured News

Lake Association Summit 2023
Representatives from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan presented at the

Water Resources Youth Camp
This summer, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council staff worked with Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COPEDS) and

2023 Annual Meeting
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council held it’s 44th Annual Meeting on August 22, 2023 at the Perry

Mural Project Time Lapse
Let’s do the time warp again! Check out this time-lapse video of the mural springing to life, along with

Tip of the Mitt Receives Water Pollution Reduction Grant
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council was among 19 organizations statewide that are slated to share $6oo,ooo in
Featured Projects

Burt Lake Shoreline Survey 2022
Welcome to the 2022 Shoreline Survey of Burt Lake. First, find your unique ID on the address label

Pharmaceuticals in our Waters
The Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off Program or POD Program is a multicounty-wide medication drug take-back initiative to provide

Walloon Lake Shoreline Survey 2020
Project Summary During the summer of 2020, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council conducted a shoreline survey on
Recent "Watersheds at Work" Podcasts

Septic System Ordinances and Policy
In this episode, we will talk about the policy side of septic systems with our policy director, Jennifer

Lake Charlevoix Septic Survey: Septic Tank Talk Part 3
In this third and final episode in our septic tank series, Caroline and Kory discuss the Watershed Council’s

Septic Systems: Septic Tank Talk Part 2
Dive into the second episode of our septic series with Caroline and Kory. Caroline will provide in-depth details

Nutrients: Septic Tank Talk Part 1
This first episode of our three-part septic series covers our recent septic survey on Lake Charlevoix, conducted by

What are Watershed Management Plans?
In this episode, we talk with our watershed management coordinator, Lauren Dey, about watershed management plans and their
Upcoming Events
Welcome to Our New Website
We hope you enjoy our new website. We are making every effort to re-catalog our extensive archives. If you can’t find what you are looking for in our menu, please use the search function, or the contact form, to request specific information. We appreciate your patience and participation.