Newest Leadership Little Traverse Class Gathers To Launch Nine-month Journey
Our local Policy Manager, Anna McGlashen, along with other members, joins the Leadership Little Traverse for the next
State and Federal Officials Tout “Septic-Smart” Week
It’s estimated that around 10% of septic systems in Michigan are failing. But there are currently no uniform
New Strategy To Combat Exotic Water Plants
In June, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers promoted what the agency said it hopes will be a
Harbor Spring Planning Commission Stormwater Runoff
The Harbor Springs Planning Commission heard from our Local Policy Manager, Anna McGlashen, on local policy that can
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
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
Newsworthy Accomplishments (Archive)
8-14-23 3 Metro Detroit groups get part of 600000 in water pollution reduction grants – The Detroit News
5-16-23 Charlevoix County middle schoolers learn how to protect local watershed – Petoskey News Review
5-16-23 Petoskey hosts fourth grade STEM day – Petoskey News Review
5-6-23 Michigan DNR gives 1.7M in grants for state fish, aquatic systems – The Detroit News
5-2-23 Petoskey elementary students teachers prepare for hands on STEM learning day – The Petoskey New Review
4-15-23 Celebrating Mother Earth – News/RSS
3-17-23 Group recommends city prohibit seawalls and ban private beaches to protect Lake Charlevoix – Petoskey News Review
2-13-23 A Sense of Place: Lessons Learned by Wading in a Stream – The Michigan Riparian
11-17-22-Boat cleaning for change–Traverse City Record Eagle
11-9-22-Watershed council meets with Harbor Springs to discuss ordinance options, offer education-Petoskey News Review
11-1-22-Fall CNSP Training: Camp Petosega–Michigan Natural Shoreline Protection: November News
10-1-22-Students monitor Mill Creek health-Mackinaw News
9-27-22-Michigan Legislature considers bills requiring lead filters in school water fountains–Up North Live
9-18-22-As climate change hits Michigan harder, more residents pay the price–Michigan Advance
8-16-22-Five Lake Charlevoix Communities Hosting Meetings to Discuss Protecting, Preserving Shorelines–9&10 News
8-1-22-Full Aquatic Plant Survey of Torch Lake Completed–TLA Quarterly
8-1-22-A partnership as deep as Mullett Lake–MAPS Summer 2022 Newsletter
8-1-22-Problems Continue Along our Shorelines-MAPS Summer 2022 Newsletter
7-30-22-Take care of our lakes this summer–The Alpena News
7-27-22-Increasing tourism impacts lakes: Here’s how to mindful of your effect–Petoskey News Review
7-27-22-Clean Waters Challenge to take place August 5-7–Harbor Light News
7-22-22-Paddle Antrim teaching paddlers about invasive species-Up North Live
7-21-22-Tiny and terrible: Chain of Lakes battles mudsnails-Traverse City Record Eagle
7-14-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council plans Burt Lake shoreline assessment–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
7-13-22-Open house at Watershed Council and Whale of a Sale–Harbor Light News
7-9-22-What does it mean to protect Lake Charlevoix?–Petoskey News Review
7-8-22-Judge dismisses waterfront development lawsuit against Hayes Township–Petoskey News Review
7-7-22-Natural Shorelines: The gift that keeps on giving–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-17-22-Stop the spread: seasonal tips can help keep invasive species at bay–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-14-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Asking for Public Input Before New Project Begins in Petoskey-9&10 News
6-9-22-Lake Michigan shoreline erosion continues, despite lower water levels–Petoskey News Review
6-8-22-Tip of the Mitt: Petoskey business owners champion clean water–Petoskey News Review
6-1-22-Shorelines at the Forefront of Water Quality Protection–Burt Lake Preservation Association Spring Newsletter
6-1-22-Watershed Council collaborating with local partners on septic system solutions–Harbor Light News
6-1-22-Prescription Drop-Off event set for June 11 at Hospital–Harbor Light News
6-1-22-Tip of the Mitt: Septic system solutions for Northern Michigan–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-30-22-Medication take-back event prevents drugs from polluting Northern Michigan’s waters–Petoskey News Review
5-27-22-Contentious battle continuous over Lake Charlevoix development continues–Charlevoix Courier
5-25-22-Donations needed for Watershed Council’s annual ‘Whale of a Sale’–Harbor Light News
5-25-22-Letting the Work Ripple Out-A Conversation with Katie Wolf-Great Lakes Spirituality Project
5-24-22-City to make improvements on dam near country club-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-14-22-5 Years of Helpful Beers: Pour for More keeps filling local cups–Northern Express
5-4-22-How you can help investigate water quality–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-4-22-Watershed groups fight decades-old pollution-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-3-22-Volunteers keep our waters healthy for everyone–Petoskey News Review
5-2-22-Dredging in Paradise–Northern Express Weekly
4-30-22-City looks at partnerships to fix Little Black River Watershed–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-25-22-The Tiniest Creatures–Three Lakes Association Quarterly Newsletter
4-25-22-Join the Watershed Council in Helping with Local Water Threats-MyNorth.com
4-21-22-Celebrate Earth Day April 22 and every day with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council–Up North Voice
4-14-22-Planning commission approves Carp Lake mine proposal–Petoskey News Review
4-6-22-Dust Up: Carp Lake residents oppose proposed 10th gravel mine–Petoskey News Review
4-6-22-Water where you live: Learning about the Cheboygan River Watershed and you–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-5-22-Something’s up underground–Petoskey News Review
4-4-22-Beards Brewery Chooses Tip of the Mitt Watershed for Community Outreach Partnership Program-9&10 News
4-1-22-Bigger is not always better–Black Lake Association Spring 2022 Newsletter
3-15-22-New Coast Guard center to study impact of oil spills–Petoskey News Review
3-12-22-City looks at watershed solutions–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3-9-22-Foundation awards three Little Traverse Bay Protection grants–Harbor Light News
3-2-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council projects making a dent in Cheboygan’s water quality issues–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
2-26-22-Great Lakes advocates bringing 2022 priorities to Congress next week–Petoskey News Review
2-25-22-Grants awarded to three watershed projects in Little Traverse Bay region–Petoskey News Review
2-25-22-Fight against Hayes Township waterfront development persists–Petoskey News Review
2-15-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council welcomes new director–Petoskey News Review
2-2-22-League of Women Voters to host presentation on pesticide usage–Harbor Light News
2-2-22-Great Lakes ice cover expanding; impacts lake levels and fish health–Harbor Light News
2-1-22-The Chain of Lakes Watershed Management Plan-Three Lakes Association Newsletter
2-1-22-Where does the money go?–Petoskey News Review
1-4-22-We say goodbye to long-time executive director–Petoskey News Review
12-30-21-‘Ice Breaker’ series touches on algae blooms in lakes-Up North Voice
12-30-21-Natural Endeavor-Petoskey News Review
12-16-21-City council awards bid for fishing pier project–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
12-7-21-How local laws help to protect Michigan’s most precious resource–Petoskey News Review
11-18-21-City mulls issues with Little Black River watershed–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
11-6-21-Township sued over waterfront property project–Petoskey News Review
10-25-21-Ugandan Environmentalists Jailed for Opposing 900 Mile Oil Pipeline–InDepthNews
10-5-21-Aquatic invasive species and you–Petoskey News Review
10-1-21-Full Aquatic Plant Survey of Torch Lake–Three Lakes Association Quarterly
9-18-21-Watefront development draws concerns–Petoskey News Review
9-17-21-Waterfront project draws neighborhood concerns– Charlevoix Courier
9-7-21- Valued legacy at Watershed Council- Petoskey News Review
8-12-21- Clean Water Intiative returns to northern Michigan– Up North Live
8-12-21- Second annual Clean Waters Challenge happening this week– Cheboygan Daily Tribune
8-10-21- ‘Water trail’ network could connect recreational amenities along Bear River– Petoskey News Review
8-10-21- Officials plan ‘water trail’– Petoskey News Review
8-9-21- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and Bearcub Outfitters host second annual virtual cleanup– 9&10 News
8-4-21- The second annual Clean Waters Challenge– Harbor Light News
8-3-21- Take the Clean Waters Challenge– Petoskey News Review
7-27-21 – Tips to identify, avoid harmful algal blooms – Michigan Department of Natural Resources
7-10-21- Shoreline stabilization project planned for 2022–Petoskey News Review
7-6-21-Watershed group’s internships bring lasting benefits–Petoskey News Review
6-25-21- Enbridge’s tunnel plan must clear hurdle– Petoskey News Review
6-23-21- Developer, township may be in conflict over Walloon Lake– Petoskey News Review
6-9-21-Watershed Council, other area water resource protection groups, form partnership– Harbor Light News
6-9-21- Cheboygan’s new rain garden helps filter stormwater–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-3-21 -Tip of the Mitt offering mobile boat washing – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-2-21 – Watershed Council will offer second season with Mobile Boat Washing Station – Harbor Light News
6-1-21 – Investing in Water and People – Petoskey News Review
5-26-21 – Downtown Cheboygan getting new rain garden at Water Street parking lot – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-20-21 – Line 5 backers cite unverified claims of rising gasoline costs – Petoskey News Review
5-14-21 – Letter warns Line 5 owner they are trespassing in the Straits – Petoskey News Review
5-13-21 – Line 5 proponents cite unverified claims of rising fuel costs – Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 – In the name of science – Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 – Watershed Council director to retire after nearly 40 years – Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 – Water Quality Monitoring – Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Newsletter
5-1-21- Clean Boats Clean Waters – Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Newsletter
4-21-21 – Clean up effort for Petoskey’s Bear River Recreation Area set for April 25 – Harbor Light News
4-17-21 – Businesses spur outdoor cleanup effort – Petoskey News Review
4-6-21 – TOMWC offering free webinar on permits near water – Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-2-21 – Watershed Council hosting webinar on water resource permitting April 14 – Harbor Light News
3-20-21- Eustice updates on fishing pier for river’s east side–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3-13-21-Community Foundation awards Little Traverse Bay Watershed project grants–Petoskey News Review
3-2-21-Proper maintenance key for septic systems–Petoskey News Review
3-1-21-Aquatic Invasive Species are a Problem in Michigan –Docklines, vol. 43
2-10-21-Ice Breaker Speaker Series Feb.10–Harbor Light
2-10-21-Officials pour cold water on lake level resolution–Petoskey News Review
2-2-21-Watershed group reflects on 2020 policy successes–Petoskey News Review
1-14-21-Enbridge refuses to shut down line–Cheboygan Daily Tribune
1-13-21-Enbridge claims Gov. Whitmer’s Line 5 easement revocation does not hold up–Petoskey News Review
1-2-21-Community partnerships protect Michigan’s water–Petoskey News Review
1-1-21-Community partnerships protect Michigan’s water–Charlevoix Courier
