Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Protecting Northern Michigan's Water Resources Since 1979
Water Monitoring
For over 30 years, our volunteer monitoring programs have been gathering data at 97 sites on 56 different lakes and streams
Education & Outreach
Through our programs, students investigate, engage, and foster watershed conservation actions and stewardship ethics
Watershed Management Plans
Guiding the restoration and protection of water quality in lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands in our service area
Casting a Wide Net
Since 1979, we have protected the water resources of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is dedicated to protecting our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater through advocacy, education, water quality monitoring, research, and restoration actions.
Explore Our Waters
Featured News
Over 31,000 pounds of trash collected from Michigan rivers, streams in ’23
Nearly a dozen organizations across the state received funding from EGLE to collect garbage from rivers and streams
Great Lakes ice coverage faces record low impacting weather, recreation, wildlife
Ice coverage plays an important role for us here in Michigan and it’s no surprise with the recent
Line 5 Tunnel Plan Gets OK From Michigan Public Service Commission
A long debated plan to replace a segment of Line 5 that runs under the Straits of Mackinac
Tip of the Mitt Receives Part of $465,000 in Creating a Culture of Resilience Capacity Building Grant
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council was chosen out of 11 grant-supported projects that help coastal communities increase
Featured Projects
Burt Lake Watershed Greenbelt Cost Share Project
An opportunity for financial and technical support to property owners on Burt, Douglas, Crooked, and Pickerel Lakes for
Burt Lake Shoreline Survey 2022
Project Summary The Burt Lake Watershed lies in the very center of Northern Michigan and sprawls over nearly
Pharmaceuticals in our Waters
The Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off Program or POD Program is a multicounty-wide medication drug take-back initiative to provide
Walloon Lake Shoreline Survey 2020
Project Summary During the summer of 2020, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council conducted a shoreline survey on
Featured "Watersheds at Work" Podcasts
Septic System Ordinances and Policy
In this episode, we will talk about the policy side of septic systems with our policy director, Jennifer
Lake Charlevoix Septic Survey: Septic Tank Talk Part 3
In this third and final episode in our septic tank series, Caroline and Kory discuss the Watershed Council’s
Septic Systems: Septic Tank Talk Part 2
Dive into the second episode of our septic series with Caroline and Kory. Caroline will provide in-depth details
Nutrients: Septic Tank Talk Part 1
This first episode of our three-part septic series covers our recent septic survey on Lake Charlevoix, conducted by
What are Watershed Management Plans?
In this episode, we talk with our watershed management coordinator, Lauren Dey, about watershed management plans and their
Upcoming Events
Trash Fishing: A New Way to Reel in the Catch of the Day
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Training
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