Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
‘Algae’ is an umbrella term for a large group of aquatic organisms with the ability to photosynthesize. The phrase ‘Harmful Algal Blooms’ (HABs) refers to algae growing excessively and releasing […]
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 grant funding to support local watershed conservation and educational efforts, the Michigan […]
Invasive Species Watch: Frog-bit
Learn about invasive frog-bit and water soldiers with commentary from our very own restoration coordinator, Noah Jansen! Michigan Radio recently ran a story about why this aquatic plant has become […]
Clean Boating
While most boaters appreciate the natural resources that abound in the watersheds in which they recreate, many are unaware of the impacts boating can have upon those resources. Water pollution […]
Torch Lake Township Septic Ordinance
Check out Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen on 9 & 10 News sharing information on the new time-of-transfer ordinance passed in Torch Lake Twp. This ordinance is groundbreaking and a […]
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 on our team. U-M Biological Station’s 2023 CLEAR Fellow, Indira lives and […]
Torch Lake Septic Ordinance
Local government at work! Yesterday was a big day for clean water in Northern Michigan. Tip of the Mitt Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen has been working with Torch Lake […]
Black Lake Watershed Survey
Black Lake Watershed residents—we want to hear from you! Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and students from the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability are working to […]
