Fish Passage
Holms Road Stream Restoration
The Bear River, the largest tributary to Little Traverse Bay, originates at Walloon Lake and flows 12 miles to its confluence with the Bay after flowing through downtown Petoskey.
The Bear River, the largest tributary to Little Traverse Bay, originates at Walloon Lake and flows 12 miles to its confluence with the Bay after flowing through downtown Petoskey.
The Bay View Association (BVA) of The United Methodist Church is a National Historic Landmark community founded in 1875. It is situated on 337 acres and is home to more than 30 public buildings, nearly 450 cottages and two inns. Stormwater has long been an issue in the community as evidenced by seasonal flooding of homes and eroding hillsides.
Campus stormwater was not being filtered properly causing excess nutrients and sediment from campus stormwater.
As part of a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council restored the Click Road-stream crossing to allow the restoration of both the natural streambed and the river’s hydraulics.
The lower section of Tannery Creek was one of the most impaired systems in Northern Michigan. Improvements included removal of the existing, undersized culvert and replacement with a timber bridge.
Every dollar invested in Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council helps leverage government and foundation grants for much needed local water quality monitoring and pollution prevention, invasive species management, shoreline restoration, education, and much more.
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