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Upcoming Events

August 4, 2010 - Thumb Lake (Lake Louise) Canoe and Kayak Tour
August 9, 2010 - Lake Michigan Summit (Charlevoix)
August 25, 2010 - Maple River Awe-Inspiring Canoe and Kayak Tour

Sept. 11, 2010 -NEW!P.O.D. (Prescription & OTC Drug) Drop-off Day (Charlevoix Co.)
Sept. 25, 2010 - P.O.D. (Prescription & OTC Drug) Drop-off Day (Emmet Co.)

Area Events of Interest

In the Drink VII
What's in the Water? Warning sign or natural cycle?
Date: Tuesday, August 17
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Torch Lake Township Day Park

Algae, Phragmites, mussels, foam, scum, black specks - do we need to worry? A panel of experts will answer questions about the good, the bad, and the ugly things that come and go in the lakes.
Stump the Experts: Bring samples of the creatures and crud that concern you.
Wine and cheese reception will follow the panel discussion.

Admission is Free, reservations are requested. Call the GRNA office at 231-533-8314.

2010 Wednesdays on the Water
Summer Aquatic Tours

All tours are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Please call 231-347-1181 to register for tours. Watch your mail box for a complete list of Summer Events.

Suggested items for tours: Sunscreen, hat, bug dope, snacks/lunch, and water.
For canoe/kayak tours you must bring your own equipment. We also suggest an extra paddle for your boat, personal floatation device, and shoes you feel comfortable getting wet.

Thumb Lake Canoe & Kayak Tour
Wednesday, AUGUST 4
10:00am - Noon
Join Maureen Stine for a tranquil paddle through the peaceful waters of Thumb Lake. Thumb Lake, also known as Lake Louise, is a deep (152’) kettle lake, situated in Charlevoix county, surrounded by wooded hills. Due to the depth and other natural elements, the waters of this lake are exceptionally clear. Maureen will guide participants through an exploration of the lake, discussing flora and fauna of this natural gem.

Experience Level: Medium
Limit: 15

Maple River Awe-Inspiring Canoe & Kayak Tour
Wednesday, AUGUST 25
10:00am - 2:00pm
The Maple River is among the hidden paddling gems of the tip of the mitt. It drains an extensive area (~107,620 acres) in Emmet and Cheboygan Counties, including Pleasantview Swamp, Larks Lake, and Douglas Lake. The lower section flows fast from Pellston to Burt Lake, twisting and turning through incredibly scenic terrain and full of challenging obstacles for the experienced paddling enthusiast! This section also boasts great water quality and is rated by the state as a high quality blue-ribbon trout stream. Join Kevin Cronk on a scenic paddle down this lower section of the Maple to soak up some of its pristine beauty firsthand and learn more about the river and issues affecting it.

The Maple River is fast in some areas, meandering, and full of obstacles (primarily overhanging or downed trees). Participants MUST BE EXPERIENCED canoeists/kayakers! There are challenging sections of the river that could be dangerous for inexperienced paddlers.
Limit:15

JUMP IN and enjoy one of our upcoming

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Events

Volunteer Stream Monitoring - TRAINING DAY

September 11, 2010
9:00am - 2:00pm

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Training will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Watershed Council office in downtown Petoskey. Training consists of presentations about various aspects of the program and general macroinvertebrate biology, equipment and field data sheet review, and a hands-on practicum on the Bear River, so that volunteers can “get their feet wet”. Coffee and snacks provided and break taken for lunch.

Volunteer Stream Monitoring - FIELD DAY

September 18, 2010
9:00am - 3:00pm

Stream monitoring will be carried out on September 18, 2010, starting at 9 a.m. and going until 2 or 3p.m. Volunteer groups meet streamside to undertake monitoring or at the Watershed Council office to be assigned to a team. Volunteer teams collect a representative sample of the aquatic macroinvertebrate population for later identification and also note general stream conditions. Each team monitors two sites on the same river or stream.

Volunteer Stream Monitoring - INDOOR SORTING & IDENTIFICATION DAY

October 3, 2010
Noon - 3:00pm

Volunteer teams gather at North Central Michigan College on Sunday, October 3, 2010 to sort and identify aquatic macroinvertebrate specimens collected in the field. This session runs from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and is held in room 262 in the Science Building on the NCMC campus in Petoskey. Refreshments are provided.

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council – 426 Bay Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-347-1181 Fax: 231-347-5928 www.watershedcouncil.org