Publications and Materials

The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's mission is to protect and enhance water quality in Northern Michigan. We appreciate your interest and are pleased to provide you with this list of our publications and references.

Books

Citizen Wetland Initiatives: Stories from the Great Lakes
Abstract
$5 - Mail Order Only

Fish of the Elk River Chain of Lakes
$5 - Available at our office at 426 Bay Street in Petoskey. If you wish to order multiple copies, an additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of shipping.

Living with Michigan's Wetlands: A Landowner's Guide
Abstract and PDF files(From Michigan DEQ)

Michigan Wetlands: Yours to Protect
Abstract and PDF files
$5 - mail order If you wish to order multiple copies, an additional fee will be charged to cover the cost of shipping.

Protecting Michigan's Wetlands, A Guide for Local Governments
PDF file
NOTE: Because Protecting Michigan's Wetlands, A Guide for Local Governments is quite large, we recommend saving the file to your computer before viewing.

Understanding, Living With and Controlling Shoreline Erosion
Abstract
$15 -Mail Order Only

Brochures and Booklets

Avoid swimmer's itch!
PDF

A Landowner's Guide to Phragmites Control (DEQ)
PDF

Lake Profiles
Lake Profile PDFs

Lake Charlevoix... Jump in, enjoy, explore, protect.
PDF

Clean water is everybody's business: Stormwater solutions for individuals and businesses
PDF

Living with the Lakes
PDF

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Fact Sheet
PDF

Waves of Change - Much of Great Lakes recreation-based tourism is dependent upon the health and abundance of our precious resources.
PDF

Restoring the Connections - Stories of Ecosystem Restoration in the Great Lakes
PDF Mail Order

A Landscape of Homes & Wetlands: Developing & Marketing Properties while Preserving Wetlands & Other Natural Features
Mail Order Only

Conservation Development - A Developer's Guide
Mail Order Only

Conservation Planning & Design - A local Government's Guide
Mail Order Only

Fish and the Great Lakes - The Wetland Connection
PDF Mail Order

Northern Michigan's Native Plants
PDF

Stormwater Management & Polluted Runoff
Mail Order Only

Waterfront Landscapes: Designing Shoreline Greenbelts for Beauty & Water Quality
Mail Order Only

What is a Taking? Exploring the Boundary between Public Interest and Private Property
PDF Mail Order

Cheboygan River Watershed Property Owners' Permit Guide
PDF Mail Order

Lake Charlevoix Watershed Property Owners' Permit Guide
PDF Mail Order

Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed Property Owners' Permit Guide
PDF Mail Order

Water Use Management Information Sheets

Best Management Practices for Water Conservation Fact Sheet
PDF

Implementing Water Conservation Measures Fact Sheet
PDF

Administrative Requirements For Agricultural Water Withdrawals in Great Lakes States
PDF

Groundwater Management and Oversight in the Great Lakes States
PDF

The Basics of Groundwater Law
PDF

Vital Resources Series Brochures

Be Aware, Show You Care (Personal Watercraft)
Mail Order Only

Lakeshore and Streambank Erosion Control
HTML Only

Lakescaping for Wildlife
HTML Only

Lawn Care Tips for Shoreline Properties
HTML
Mail Order

Septic Systems and Water Quality
HTML
Mail Order

Water Conservation: Common Sense for Every Home
Mail Order Only

Wetland Identification on Private Property
Mail Order Only

Current Reflections
Our newsletter describing new and ongoing projects and activities
PDF

Mail Order Only

• Citizens: The Essential Link in Wetland Protection
  
• Our Valuable Wetland Resource
• Protecting Northern Michigan's Water Resources
• Wetlands of the Great Lakes - A Field Trip with Professor Sally Mander
  

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