Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is dedicated to protecting and restoring the waters of northern Michigan and the Great Lakes Basin.
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Featured News
Ripple Report: Science Day in Elk Rapids
A few weeks ago, the Watershed Council partnered with Elk Rapids High School and the Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association
Fall Stream Monitoring Wrap-Up
Our Fall Volunteer Stream Monitoring (VSM) season has officially wrapped up, and we couldn’t have done it without
Ripple Report:‘Leaf’ It Out of the Water
As the seasons change, fall offers an important opportunity for waterfront homeowners to protect both their property and
Protect Michigan’s Water During Lame Duck Session
Protect Michigan’s Water During Lame Duck Session The “Lame Duck” session is here—a short, rare window when Michigan
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Featured Projects
Douglas Lake Shoreline Survey 2024
Project Summary In the spring of 2024, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (hereafter referred to as the
Pickerel-Crooked Lakes Shoreline Survey 2024
Project Summary In the spring of 2024, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council contracted with Pickerel-Crooked Lakes Association
Increasing Fishing Access in the Cheboygan River
The Cheboygan River Fishing Access Project helps give more to the community in the following ways: habitat improvement
Burt Lake Watershed Greenbelt Cost Share Project
An opportunity for financial and technical support to property owners on Burt, Douglas, Crooked, and Pickerel Lakes for
Featured "Watersheds at Work" Podcasts
Road Stream Crossings Inventories – Prioritizing Stream Connectivity
In this episode of Watersheds at Work, we talk with Patrick Ertel from the Michigan Department of Natural
Road Stream Crossings – A Path to Better Water Quality
This episode dives into the crucial role of road-stream crossings in maintaining the health of our rivers, streams,
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
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