Welcome to
Tip of the Mitt
Watershed Council

Northern Michigan contains some of the most important, diverse, and pristine water resources on earth. The Great Lakes, inland lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands provide homes for a plentiful array of wildlife. These waters are a way of life and a cherished vacation destination. The vastness, clarity, and ageless beauty of these waters have the power to lull us into a false sense of security though. These waters seem beyond the reach of time, and out of harm's way. Their inherent fragility is often forgotten.

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is here to protect the future of these waters. The rich character of Northern Michigan can be preserved forever, and future generations will appreciate the unspoiled character of the north – a tradition built around our magnificent waters. Founded in 1979, the Watershed Council is the lead organization for water resources protection in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council speaks for our members, including full-time and seasonal residents, lake associations, and businesses. We work to maintain the environmental integrity and economic and aesthetic values of the Great Lakes, Inland Lakes,  Rivers and Streams, Wetlands and Groundwater.

To learn more about our organization visit the About Us page.

This week's HOT TOPICS

Bear River Greenbelt Survey Database

Note: The database numbering system has been randomized to maintain confidentiality. If you are a Bear River property owner and would like to see results specific to your property, please look for the random number provided to you in the letter we sent out in December and match it to the identification number (Random ID#) in the database.

Volunteer Monitoring Update

Did you miss this year's winter volunteer stream monitoring outing and potluck? Watch the video below to see what you missed. We hope you'll join us in May for our spring monitoring events.

TIp of the Mitt Watershed Council's 2013 winter Volunteer Stream Monitoring event was held the Little Traverse Conservancy Bubbling Spring Nature Preserve. The group took a short winter hike to a small tributary of Schoof’s Creek to monitor physical, chemical and biological water quality of the creek, so that the data can be used in a current study of the Walloon Lake tributaries. It was a little chilly this year (only 9 degrees) but a good time was had by all.