Latest Past Events

Icebreaker: Septic System Ordinances in Northern Michigan

Zoom

Join us for a closer look at how septic system regulations influence environmental outcomes and public health. This session will cover how policy decisions affect what happens on the ground, and how community members can help strengthen septic protections. About the Speaker: Abbie Hawley joined the Watershed Council in 2025 as the Community and Government […]

Icebreaker: From Barriers to Brookies: What Dam Removal Means for Maple River Trout

Zoom

What happens to the fish community when a dam is removed? While dam removals are becoming more common and necessary as aging dam structures become unstable and the importance of river connectedness is better understood, we don’t always get to see the “before and after” of how the river recovers. The story of the Maple […]

Icebreaker: Honoring Water, Culture, and Community Through Education

Zoom

Join us for this free, virtual lecture exploring Nimiigwechewendam Nibiish Summer Camp — a collaborative youth program between the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council that integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Western science to strengthen water stewardship, cultural connection, and community leadership. Learn how culturally grounded, place-based […]