Protecting our waters starts with knowing them. The Watershed Council monitors water quality across 50 lakes and streams in Northern Michigan—gathering critical data to protect the health of our waters.
This year, your support has helped us track changes in water clarity, temperature, and nutrient levels, providing the science needed to keep our waters clean and thriving for generations to come. But there’s more work to be done!
As we approach the end of the year, we need your help to sustain and expand these vital monitoring programs. Every donation supports the tools, staff, and community science efforts that make this work possible.
Donate today using the link in our bio to invest in clean, healthy waters for all.
Protecting our waters starts with knowing them. The Watershed Council monitors water quality across 50 lakes and streams in Northern Michigan—gathering critical data to protect the health of our waters.
This year, your support has helped us track changes in water clarity, temperature, and nutrient levels, providing the science needed to keep our waters clean and thriving for generations to come. But there’s more work to be done!
As we approach the end of the year, we need your help to sustain and expand these vital monitoring programs. Every donation supports the tools, staff, and community science efforts that make this work possible.
Donate today using the link in our bio to invest in clean, healthy waters for all.
At the Watershed Council, we’re not just protecting our lakes and rivers—we’re also inspiring the next generation of water stewards!
Through our hands-on education programs, hundreds of kids across Northern Michigan are learning to care for the waters we all depend on. From stream monitoring to invasive species identification, these future leaders are gaining the skills and passion to protect our environment.
To keep these programs growing, we need your help. With your donation, you can ensure that kids continue learning about the importance of clean water for years to come.
Help us reach our year-end goal of $250,000 to safeguard our waters and empower the next generation of water advocates.
Donate today and make a lasting impact on both our waters and our future, link in our bio.
At the Watershed Council, we’re not just protecting our lakes and rivers—we’re also inspiring the next generation of water stewards!
Through our hands-on education programs, hundreds of kids across Northern Michigan are learning to care for the waters we all depend on. From stream monitoring to invasive species identification, these future leaders are gaining the skills and passion to protect our environment.
To keep these programs growing, we need your help. With your donation, you can ensure that kids continue learning about the importance of clean water for years to come.
Help us reach our year-end goal of $250,000 to safeguard our waters and empower the next generation of water advocates.
Donate today and make a lasting impact on both our waters and our future, link in our bio.
Want to protect the lakes and rivers you love in Northern Michigan? Now’s your chance!
Every time you visit your favorite lake, paddle down a beloved river, or admire the Great Lakes, you can know you’re helping keep those waters clean and thriving. Thanks to your support, we’ve made an incredible impact—monitoring 50 lakes and streams, inspiring students in 16 schools, restoring shorelines, and educating the community at our Watershed Discovery Center.
But we’re not done yet. To keep our waters safe, we need to raise $250,000 by year’s end. Every donation helps!
Join us today to protect the waters you love! Visit the link in our bio to give to our Year End Campaign.
Want to protect the lakes and rivers you love in Northern Michigan? Now’s your chance!
Every time you visit your favorite lake, paddle down a beloved river, or admire the Great Lakes, you can know you’re helping keep those waters clean and thriving. Thanks to your support, we’ve made an incredible impact—monitoring 50 lakes and streams, inspiring students in 16 schools, restoring shorelines, and educating the community at our Watershed Discovery Center.
But we’re not done yet. To keep our waters safe, we need to raise $250,000 by year’s end. Every donation helps!
Join us today to protect the waters you love! Visit the link in our bio to give to our Year End Campaign.
The Watershed Discovery Center is switching to winter hours! Starting November 1st, we’ll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Watershed Council office will remain open with regular hours during this time. Please note we’ll be closed November 28-29 and December 23-Jan 3.
Want to bring your students to the WDC? Schedule a field trip with us on our website, link in bio.
The Watershed Discovery Center is switching to winter hours! Starting November 1st, we’ll be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Watershed Council office will remain open with regular hours during this time. Please note we’ll be closed November 28-29 and December 23-Jan 3.
Want to bring your students to the WDC? Schedule a field trip with us on our website, link in bio.
We’re excited to share that our Highschool Watershed Academy Program is off to a fantastic start this fall, connecting students from all over Northern Michigan with the importance of protecting our water resources. So far, we’ve worked with students from Pellston, Inland Seas, Charlevoix, Boyne Falls, Boyne City, and Beaver Island!
A special shoutout to the Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) for generously funding this program and helping make these hands-on learning experiences possible. Thank you for supporting the next generation of watershed stewards!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey with more schools!
We’re excited to share that our Highschool Watershed Academy Program is off to a fantastic start this fall, connecting students from all over Northern Michigan with the importance of protecting our water resources. So far, we’ve worked with students from Pellston, Inland Seas, Charlevoix, Boyne Falls, Boyne City, and Beaver Island!
A special shoutout to the Great Lakes Fishery Trust (GLFT) for generously funding this program and helping make these hands-on learning experiences possible. Thank you for supporting the next generation of watershed stewards!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our journey with more schools!
It`s time to clean out your medicine cabinet! You can dispose of any unwanted and unused medications at the upcoming POD Drug Drop Off event this Saturday, October 12th at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey Campus. From 9 to 1. You can drop off over-the-counter medications, prescription meds including controlled substances, and even pet medications. By responsibly disposing of unwanted drugs, you`ll be keeping our waters clean and safe.
It`s time to clean out your medicine cabinet! You can dispose of any unwanted and unused medications at the upcoming POD Drug Drop Off event this Saturday, October 12th at McLaren Northern Michigan, Petoskey Campus. From 9 to 1. You can drop off over-the-counter medications, prescription meds including controlled substances, and even pet medications. By responsibly disposing of unwanted drugs, you`ll be keeping our waters clean and safe.
Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 15th at 9 AM for the Watershed Council Lake Association Summit! Expert speakers will explore the diverse wildlife that shares our northern Michigan lakes and rivers, offering insights on how we can become better neighbors to these incredible species as stewards of our waters. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the animals that call our waterways home!
Register for this free, virtual summit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cyIPiMOsSUCLoKkxoH4phg
Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 15th at 9 AM for the Watershed Council Lake Association Summit! Expert speakers will explore the diverse wildlife that shares our northern Michigan lakes and rivers, offering insights on how we can become better neighbors to these incredible species as stewards of our waters. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the animals that call our waterways home!
Register for this free, virtual summit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cyIPiMOsSUCLoKkxoH4phg
Mobile Boat Washing season is a wrap! We’re excited to announce that this season, we washed 266 boats and spoke with 900 boaters about keeping their boats and trailers clean to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
We held 26 events at boat launches across northern Michigan and had a great time connecting with our community while protecting our waters. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped keep our waters healthy!
A big thank you to the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through Michigan.gov
and the U.S. Forest Service for their generous funding of this program.
Mobile Boat Washing season is a wrap! We’re excited to announce that this season, we washed 266 boats and spoke with 900 boaters about keeping their boats and trailers clean to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
We held 26 events at boat launches across northern Michigan and had a great time connecting with our community while protecting our waters. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped keep our waters healthy!
A big thank you to the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through Michigan.gov
and the U.S. Forest Service for their generous funding of this program.
This summer, our Mobile Boat Washing trailer has traveled across northern Michigan, helping protect our waters by cleaning boats and teaching boaters how to properly clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers. So far, we’ve washed 98 boats and connected with 685 people about stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Our final event of the season will be this Thursday and Friday, where we’ll be washing kayaks for Paddle Antrim. We`re ready to finish strong and keep our waters healthy!
A big thank you to the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through Michigan.gov and the U.S. Forest Service for their generous funding of this program.
Learn more about our upcoming events: https://watershedcouncil.org/events/
This summer, our Mobile Boat Washing trailer has traveled across northern Michigan, helping protect our waters by cleaning boats and teaching boaters how to properly clean, drain, and dry their boats and trailers. So far, we’ve washed 98 boats and connected with 685 people about stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Our final event of the season will be this Thursday and Friday, where we’ll be washing kayaks for Paddle Antrim. We`re ready to finish strong and keep our waters healthy!
A big thank you to the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program through Michigan.gov and the U.S. Forest Service for their generous funding of this program.
Learn more about our upcoming events: https://watershedcouncil.org/events/
Stop by the Watershed Discovery Center this week to say goodbye to Gimiwan before their release at this weekend’s Nmé Celebration in Wolverine, where they`ll join hundreds of other sturgeon heading back to the wild! We’ll miss you, Gimiwan, but we’re excited for your new journey ahead!
Stop by the Watershed Discovery Center this week to say goodbye to Gimiwan before their release at this weekend’s Nmé Celebration in Wolverine, where they`ll join hundreds of other sturgeon heading back to the wild! We’ll miss you, Gimiwan, but we’re excited for your new journey ahead!
Interested in learning how to protect and monitor our waters? Join us for our Volunteer Stream Monitoring training on August 27th from 6-8 pm to learn how to collect, identify, and sort macroinvertebrates and determine water quality. The training will begin at our office at 426 Bay St. in Petoskey before we head down to the Bear River.
Learn more and register at the link in our bio.
Interested in learning how to protect and monitor our waters? Join us for our Volunteer Stream Monitoring training on August 27th from 6-8 pm to learn how to collect, identify, and sort macroinvertebrates and determine water quality. The training will begin at our office at 426 Bay St. in Petoskey before we head down to the Bear River.
Learn more and register at the link in our bio.
Join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024!
Meet our new Executive Director, connect with Watershed Council staff and Board, and learn about ongoing and upcoming programs to protect our Northern Michigan water resources. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. at the Perry Hotel in downtown Petoskey, however guests will have the opportunity to join a rain garden tour before or after the meeting (shuttle bus tour – space is limited).
Visit our website to learn more and register: https://watershedcouncil.org/event/save-the-date-annual-meeting/
Join us for our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024!
Meet our new Executive Director, connect with Watershed Council staff and Board, and learn about ongoing and upcoming programs to protect our Northern Michigan water resources. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m. at the Perry Hotel in downtown Petoskey, however guests will have the opportunity to join a rain garden tour before or after the meeting (shuttle bus tour – space is limited).
Visit our website to learn more and register: https://watershedcouncil.org/event/save-the-date-annual-meeting/
