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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
Rain Garden at Ottawa Stadium Completed with Community Volunteers
Over the last several months, our staff here at the Watershed Council, lead by our Restoration Manager, Noah
Lake Association Summit 2023
Representatives from Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan presented at the
Water Resources Youth Camp
This summer, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council staff worked with Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COPEDS) and
2023 Annual Meeting
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council held it’s 44th Annual Meeting on August 22, 2023 at the Perry
Mural Project Time Lapse
Let’s do the time warp again! Check out this time-lapse video of the mural springing to life, along with
Tip of the Mitt Receives Water Pollution Reduction Grant
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council was among 19 organizations statewide that are slated to share $6oo,ooo in
Invasive Species Watch: Frog-bit
Learn about invasive frog-bit and water soldiers with commentary from our very own restoration coordinator, Noah Jansen! Michigan
Torch Lake Township Septic Ordinance
Check out Local Policy Manager Anna McGlashen on 9 & 10 News sharing information on the new time-of-transfer
University of Michigan CLEAR Fellow and Intern
This summer, thanks to donors who support our paid internship program, we were lucky to have Indira Sankaran
Torch Lake Septic Ordinance
Local government at work! Yesterday was a big day for clean water in Northern Michigan. Tip of the
Black Lake Watershed Survey
Black Lake Watershed residents—we want to hear from you! Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and students from
Bay View Panel Discussion
Join Tip of the Mitt’s Policy Director Jennifer McKay at a panel discussion as part of Bay View
Steam Tweens
Join our very own Eli Baker for an afternoon of learning at STEAM TWEENS at the Petoskey District
Watch out for septic warning signs!
Watch out for the warning signs! Many of us rely on septic systems for wastewater treatment. A failing
The Health of Our Rivers Article featuring Marcella Domka
A great article featuring commentary from our very own Marcella Domka! THE RIVERS OF OUR RIVER TOWNS
2023 Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
We’re celebrating our dedicated volunteers at our annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, July 27, 4 – 6