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 lawmakers can vote on critical issues without re-election pressures. This is our […]
Prescription Drug Drop-off Collection Day April 13
To help citizens properly dispose of unwanted or expired medicines, there is an upcoming POD (Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off) collection on April 13, 2024 at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey […]
Dispose of Unwanted or Expired Medicines at April 13 POD Drop-off Event
An upcoming POD (Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off) collection event on April 13 will allow Northern Michigan residents to properly dispose of unwanted or expired medicines. Our Chief Policy and […]
Antrim County Gets Another Drug Disposal Box, Hoping To Divert Meds From Water
A new drug disposal box is available in the lobby of the Central Lake Police Department in Antrim County. It’s a free, no-questions-asked way to dispose of pharmaceuticals, and environmental […]
Robot To Be Used This Summer to Clean Plastic From Northern Michigan Beaches
Plastic pollution has been a longstanding threat to the Great Lakes. But this summer alongside the usual cleanups, beaches in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Cheboygan counties will have extra help, […]
Robotic Beach Cleaner, BeBot, Deployed To Tackle Great Lakes Plastic Pollution
Around 22 million pounds of plastic debris end up in the Great Lakes every year. A staggering 90 percent of these plastics, including water bottles, bags, silverware and straws, find […]
Some Want Michigan to Regulate Septic Tanks to Protect Water Quality
Being a state with direct access to a lot of freshwater creates opportunities for housing, jobs and tourism. However, the quality of Michigan’s water is threatened due to poorly maintained […]
Pipeline Permitting Webinar
WEBINAR Pipeline Permitting in Michigan: How To Effectively Participate in the Decision-making Process In September 2019, the Watershed Council hosted a webinar, Pipeline Permitting in Michigan: How to Effective Participate in […]
