Stormwater for Kids
This page is full of activities and links specifically designed to help young people understand the importance of preventing polluted stormwater runoff. You’re never to young (or old) to prevent […]
Stormwater Glossary
Stormwater Glossary Stormwater runoff is the result of precipitation that does not infiltrate into the soil. Rather, it flows over land areas or through storm drains to streams, rivers, and […]
Fertilizing Tips for Shoreline Properties
What does fertilizer have to do with our lakes and streams? Nutrients are elements or compounds essential for life. In lakes, algae and rooted aquatic plants, which form the basis […]
Northern Michigan Native Plants
When selecting plants for your yard and garden, why not go native? Consider using plants that naturally grow in your region and are best suited for the soil and light […]
Stormwater Matters Campaign
For centuries, the Little Traverse Bay Watershed, which includes Walloon Lake, the Bear River and its tributaries, Tannery Creek, and over 174 square miles of land both north and south of the Bay itself, has […]
Stormwater Runoff
The next time it rains, watch the water run off your roof, across your driveway, and down the street. Everywhere you go, water is on its way to the nearest […]
Water Use and Diversions
The waters of the Great Lakes are, for the most part, a nonrenewable resource. They are composed of numerous aquifers (groundwater) that have filled with water over the centuries, waters […]
Habitat Loss
Sparkling inland lakes, expansive forests, blue-ribbon trout streams, prairies, bogs, wildlife-rich wetlands, and miles of spectacular beaches … these features make the Great Lakes one of the most magnificent resources […]
