Our mission is to protect lakes, streams, wetlands, and ground water. The goal of our technical services program is identical to our organizational goal - to protect and properly manage our invaluable water resources. We do this by advocating strict adherence to resource protection regulations, utilizing and promoting state-of-the art best management practices, and taking every opportunity to educate our clients and the public about proper water resource management. We achieve our mission by empowering others and we believe in the capacity to make a positive difference. We work in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties, regionally, and throughout the Great Lakes Basin to achieve our goals.
The Watershed Council has a long history of collaborating with other organizations to protect lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Because of our highly skilled staff and our experience in science and policy on virtually all aspects of water resources, we are often called upon by other organizations and local initiatives to provide assistance. This assistance can take many forms, but the purpose is always the same - helping the organization or citizen initiative become more effective at protecting water resources.
Please contact the Watershed Council for fee information. Watershed Council members receive a 10% discount on all contract services.
Watershed Resource Management & Monitoring
- Watershed Managment Plans
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Water Quality Monitoring
- Greenbelt Surveys
- Aquatic Plant Surveys & Invasive Plant Surveys
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Shoreline Surveys
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Septic System Evaluations
- Storm Sewer Studies
- Wetland Determination Delineation
- GIS Mapping, Spacial Analyses, and Informational Databases]
Restoration & Stewardship
- Water Assessment & Management - Individual Properties
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Shoreline & Streambank Erosion Control
- Greenbelt Creation or Enhancement Plantings
- Road/Stream Crossing Assessment & Improvement
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Small Dam Removal
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Wetland Restoration/Creation
Policy & Advocacy
- Policy Development
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Resource Inventories for Townships
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Site Plan/ Development Proposal Review
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Site Plan/ Development Proposal Review
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Issue Campaigns
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Expert Witness Testimony
Organizational Development & Capacity
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Strategic Planning
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Board Development
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Fundraising Campaign Planning & Communications