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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

Invasive Species Watch: Frog-bit
Learn about invasive frog-bit and water soldiers with commentary from our very own restoration coordinator, Noah Jansen! Michigan

Torch Lake Township Septic Ordinance
Check out Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen on 9 & 10 News sharing information on the new time-of-transfer

University of Michigan CLEAR Fellow and Intern
This summer, thanks to donors who support our paid internship program, we were lucky to have Indira Sankaran

Torch Lake Septic Ordinance
Local government at work! Yesterday was a big day for clean water in Northern Michigan. Tip of the

Black Lake Watershed Survey
Black Lake Watershed residents—we want to hear from you! Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and students from

Bay View Panel Discussion
Join Tip of the Mitt’s Policy Director Jennifer McKay at a panel discussion as part of Bay View

Steam Tweens
Join our very own Eli Baker for an afternoon of learning at STEAM TWEENS at the Petoskey District

Watch out for septic warning signs!
Watch out for the warning signs! Many of us rely on septic systems for wastewater treatment. A failing

The Health of Our Rivers Article featuring Marcella Domka
A great article featuring commentary from our very own Marcella Domka! THE RIVERS OF OUR RIVER TOWNS

2023 Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
We’re celebrating our dedicated volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, July 27, 4 – 6

Torch Lake Township Septic Tank Meeting Notice
Meeting Notice! Recent beach closures in Torch Lake Township have started a conversation about faulty septic tanks contributing
Mobile Boat Washing Continues
Keep your boat clean and waters pristine… MOBO (Mobile Boat Washing) returns for summer 2023 on Saturday, June

Points North Triva
Think you know more about the Great Lakes land, water & its inhabitants than your favorite local Watershed

Bessey Creek Gets Its Spring Monitoring
Watershed Council volunteers and staff got to work at Bessey Creek as part of our annual spring Volunteer

Northern Michigan Native Plants
When selecting plants for your yard and garden, why not go native?Consider using plants that naturally grow in