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Classroom Currents: The Hidden World of Groundwater
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re preparing for another year of education, monitoring, restoration, and community work
Nimiigwechwendam Nibiish Summer Camp
Details Explore. Learn. Protect.Join us for a unique summer camp experience where you’ll connect with the water, land,
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
Little Traverse Bay Watershed Advisory Committee
The Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan was approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the
Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Plan
Little Traverse Bay Watershed is at an important crossroads. On one road lies the degraded water quality that
Lake Street Dam Engineering Alternatives Study
The survey for the Bear River Lake Street Dam Engineering Alternatives Study is now closed. Public input was requested
Pipeline Permitting Webinar
WEBINAR Pipeline Permitting in Michigan: How To Effectively Participate in the Decision-making Process In September 2019, the Watershed
Citizen Involvement Guidelines
Developing Comments Be Brief and Objective: State your opinion in a straightforward and objective manner. Your comment will become
Permitting for Water Resource Impacts
State Permitting Many pipeline projects take place on or near a land/water interface including, a lake, river, Great
Pipeline Siting
Siting of Pipelines by the Michigan Public Service Commission In Michigan, Public Act 9 of 1929 (Act 9) MCL
Pipeline Permitting Players
There are many different participants in pipeline projects. Recognizing the role each agency plays will help you understand
Little Traverse Bay Watershed Road/Stream Crossing Inventory
In 2012, a road/stream crossing (RSX) inventory for the Bear River Watershed, a subwatershed of Little Traverse Bay,
Line 5 Tunnel Plan Gets OK From Michigan Public Service Commission
A long debated plan to replace a segment of Line 5 that runs under the Straits of Mackinac
Lake Association Summit 2023
Representatives from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan presented at the
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
‘Algae’ is an umbrella term for a large group of aquatic organisms with the ability to photosynthesize. The
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
Invasive Species Watch: Frog-bit
Learn about invasive frog-bit and water soldiers with commentary from our very own restoration coordinator, Noah Jansen! Michigan