During the "Lame Duck" session, Michigan lawmakers can take action on crucial water protections without the pressure of re-election. One critical issue: Restoring EGLE’s Rulemaking Authority (HB 5205).
To safeguard our water and enforce federal water programs, EGLE must have the authority to act. Restoring this power is essential to protecting Michigan’s natural resources and ensuring clean, safe water for everyone.
Let’s make sure our state has the tools to defend our waters—now and for the future! Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
During the "Lame Duck" session, Michigan lawmakers can take action on crucial water protections without the pressure of re-election. One critical issue: Restoring EGLE’s Rulemaking Authority (HB 5205).
To safeguard our water and enforce federal water programs, EGLE must have the authority to act. Restoring this power is essential to protecting Michigan’s natural resources and ensuring clean, safe water for everyone.
Let’s make sure our state has the tools to defend our waters—now and for the future! Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
Looking for a special way to send holiday cheer this season? The Watershed Council is selling holiday cards featuring the aquatic life we all love—and every purchase helps us protect Northern Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands!
We have a limited supply of these unique holiday cards, available for $12 per pack of 5. All proceeds support the Watershed Council’s work. Cards are available for in-store purchase only, with no shipping, and we accept credit or debit cards.
Stop in this week or join us this Friday, December 6th, during the Petoskey Holiday Open House to visit the Watershed Discovery Center and purchase your cards in person. It’s a great opportunity to explore our center, enjoy a cup of hot cider, and find the perfect holiday cards while supporting clean water initiatives. We hope we see you there!
Looking for a special way to send holiday cheer this season? The Watershed Council is selling holiday cards featuring the aquatic life we all love—and every purchase helps us protect Northern Michigan’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands!
We have a limited supply of these unique holiday cards, available for $12 per pack of 5. All proceeds support the Watershed Council’s work. Cards are available for in-store purchase only, with no shipping, and we accept credit or debit cards.
Stop in this week or join us this Friday, December 6th, during the Petoskey Holiday Open House to visit the Watershed Discovery Center and purchase your cards in person. It’s a great opportunity to explore our center, enjoy a cup of hot cider, and find the perfect holiday cards while supporting clean water initiatives. We hope we see you there!
The "Lame Duck" session is here, giving Michigan lawmakers a rare opportunity to vote on important issues without the pressure of re-election. This is a crucial moment for the future of our state`s water resources, and we need to act now!
Polluter Pay Reform is a key issue. Companies that pollute our soil and water should be responsible for cleanup—not Michigan taxpayers. The proposed legislation (SB 605-611, HB 5241-5247) ensures that past and present polluters are held accountable. Let’s protect our water and our communities for the future!
Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
The "Lame Duck" session is here, giving Michigan lawmakers a rare opportunity to vote on important issues without the pressure of re-election. This is a crucial moment for the future of our state`s water resources, and we need to act now!
Polluter Pay Reform is a key issue. Companies that pollute our soil and water should be responsible for cleanup—not Michigan taxpayers. The proposed legislation (SB 605-611, HB 5241-5247) ensures that past and present polluters are held accountable. Let’s protect our water and our communities for the future!
Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
Thank you for protecting northern Michigan’s waters!
As we reflect on this year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from our community.
To our volunteers, donors, and partners: Thank you. Your dedication has helped protect water quality, educate future stewards, restore shorelines, and advocate for policies that safeguard the waters we all cherish.
From the tiniest macroinvertebrate to the largest lake sturgeon—and everyone on our team— thank you, we couldn’t do it without you. Here`s to another year of working together to protect the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of Northern Michigan.
Thank you for protecting northern Michigan’s waters!
As we reflect on this year, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support from our community.
To our volunteers, donors, and partners: Thank you. Your dedication has helped protect water quality, educate future stewards, restore shorelines, and advocate for policies that safeguard the waters we all cherish.
From the tiniest macroinvertebrate to the largest lake sturgeon—and everyone on our team— thank you, we couldn’t do it without you. Here`s to another year of working together to protect the lakes, rivers, and wetlands of Northern Michigan.
The "Lame Duck" session is here and Michigan’s waters need you!
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are in a rare, brief window where they can vote on crucial issues without the pressure of re-election. This is our chance to make a lasting impact on the health of our state’s water resources—but we need to act fast!
Did you know Michigan is the ONLY state without a statewide septic code? Failing septic systems are a major threat—they pollute our water, harm public health, and even lower property values.
Let’s join the rest of the nation and adopt common-sense standards to protect our waters for future generations. Your voice matters, let’s make it count! Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
The "Lame Duck" session is here and Michigan’s waters need you!
Right now, Michigan lawmakers are in a rare, brief window where they can vote on crucial issues without the pressure of re-election. This is our chance to make a lasting impact on the health of our state’s water resources—but we need to act fast!
Did you know Michigan is the ONLY state without a statewide septic code? Failing septic systems are a major threat—they pollute our water, harm public health, and even lower property values.
Let’s join the rest of the nation and adopt common-sense standards to protect our waters for future generations. Your voice matters, let’s make it count! Visit our website to learn how to contact your representatives.
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
