Northern Michigan's lakes, streams and wetlands are precious natural resources. Their protection is vital in preserving the 'Up North' character that is so special.
Watershed Protection Featured Projects
Natural Shoreline Restoration at Aloha State Park
In October 2026, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and project partners brought together 27 shoreline contractors at
Stover Creek Restoration
A major restoration project on Stover Creek, just south of Charlevoix, has reached an important milestone with the
Holms Road Stream Restoration
The Bear River, the largest tributary to Little Traverse Bay, originates at Walloon Lake and flows 12 miles
Bay View Rain Garden Initiative
The Bay View Association (BVA) of The United Methodist Church is a National Historic Landmark community founded in
North Central Michigan College Stormwater Wetland Restoration
Campus stormwater was not being filtered properly causing excess nutrients and sediment from campus stormwater.
Click Road Stream Crossing
As part of a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Maxwell Road Stream Crossing
The Maxwell Road Crossing of Minnehaha Creek is part of the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council’s ongoing
Lower Tannery Creek Stream Bank Restoration Project
The lower section of Tannery Creek was one of the most impaired systems in Northern Michigan. Improvements included
Watershed Protection News
Wake Boats
Wake Boating in Northern Michigan Understanding Wake Surfing and Protecting Our Waters Wake surfing has become an increasingly
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
BLPA Update on the Burt Lake Watershed Implementation Grant
Our Restoration Manager, Noah Jansen, writes about the updates of the Burt Lake Watershed Implementation Grant. This includes
Rain Garden at Ottawa Stadium Completed with Community Volunteers
Over the last several months, our staff here at the Watershed Council, lead by our Restoration Manager, Noah
Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
‘Algae’ is an umbrella term for a large group of aquatic organisms with the ability to photosynthesize. The
Mural Project Time Lapse
Let’s do the time warp again! Check out this time-lapse video of the mural springing to life, along with
Stormwater Glossary
Stormwater Glossary Stormwater runoff is the result of precipitation that does not infiltrate into the soil. Rather, it
Combined Sewer Overflows
Underground sewer systems channel wastewater from its various sources to a wastewater treatment facility, where it is treated