News Spotlights
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6-1-23-New educational mural comes to Petoskey-9&10News
5-18-23-Michigan a step closer to stricter environmental rules than feds-MLive
5-16-23-Charlevoix County middle schoolers learn how to protect local watershed-Up North Live
5-16-23-Petoskey hosts fourth grade STEM day-Petoskey News Review
5-6-23-Michigan DNR gives $1.7M in grants for state fish, aquatic systems-Detroit News
5-2-23-Petoskey elementary students, teachers prepare for hands-on STEM learning day-Petoskey News Review
4-15-23-Celebrating Mother Earth-Northern Express
3-17-23-Group recommends city prohibit seawalls and ban private beaches to protect Lake Charlevoix-Petoskey News Review
2-13-23-A Sense of Place: Lessons learned from wading in a stream-Riparian Magazine
2-8-23-Lake Charlevoix shoreline meetings resume-Up North Live
2-1-23-Public meetings to be held on protecting Lake Charlevoix shorelines-Up North Live
11-17-22-Boat cleaning for change-Traverse City Record Eagle
11-9-22-Watershed council meets with Harbor Springs to discuss ordinance options, offer education-Petoskey News Review
11-1-22-Fall CNSP Training: Camp Petosega-Michigan Natural Shoreline Protection: November News
10-1-22-Students monitor Mill Creek health-Mackinaw News
9-27-22-Michigan Legislature considers bills requiring lead filters in school water fountains-Up North Live
9-18-22-As climate change hits Michigan harder, more residents pay the price-Michigan Advance
8-16-22-Five Lake Charlevoix Communities Hosting Meetings to Discuss Protecting, Preserving Shorelines-9&10 News
8-1-22-Full Aquatic Plant Survey of Torch Lake Completed-TLA Quarterly
8-1-22-A partnership as deep as Mullett Lake-MAPS Summer 2022 Newsletter
8-1-22-Problems Continue Along our Shorelines-MAPS Summer 2022 Newsletter
7-30-22-Take care of our lakes this summer-The Alpena News
7-27-22-Increasing tourism impacts lakes: Here's how to mindful of your effect-Petoskey News Review
7-27-22-Clean Waters Challenge to take place August 5-7-Harbor Light News
7-22-22-Paddle Antrim teaching paddlers about invasive species-Up North Live
7-21-22-Tiny and terrible: Chain of Lakes battles mudsnails-Traverse City Record Eagle
7-14-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council plans Burt Lake shoreline assessment-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
7-13-22-Open house at Watershed Council and Whale of a Sale-Harbor Light News
7-9-22-What does it mean to protect Lake Charlevoix?-Petoskey News Review
7-8-22-Judge dismisses waterfront development lawsuit against Hayes Township-Petoskey News Review
7-7-22-Natural Shorelines: The gift that keeps on giving-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-17-22-Stop the spread: seasonal tips can help keep invasive species at bay-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-14-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Asking for Public Input Before New Project Begins in Petoskey-9&10 News
6-9-22-Lake Michigan shoreline erosion continues, despite lower water levels-Petoskey News Review
6-8-22-Tip of the Mitt: Petoskey business owners champion clean water-Petoskey News Review
6-1-22-Shorelines at the Forefront of Water Quality Protection-Burt Lake Preservation Association Spring Newsletter
6-1-22-Watershed Council collaborating with local partners on septic system solutions-Harbor Light News
6-1-22-Prescription Drop-Off event set for June 11 at Hospital-Harbor Light News
6-1-22-Tip of the Mitt: Septic system solutions for Northern Michigan-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-30-22-Medication take-back event prevents drugs from polluting Northern Michigan's waters-Petoskey News Review
5-27-22-Contentious battle continuous over Lake Charlevoix development continues-Charlevoix Courier
5-25-22-Donations needed for Watershed Council's annual 'Whale of a Sale'-Harbor Light News
5-25-22-Letting the Work Ripple Out-A Conversation with Katie Wolf-Great Lakes Spirituality Project
5-24-22-City to make improvements on dam near country club-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-14-22-5 Years of Helpful Beers: Pour for More keeps filling local cups-Northern Express
5-4-22-How you can help investigate water quality-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-4-22-Watershed groups fight decades-old pollution-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-3-22-Volunteers keep our waters healthy for everyone-Petoskey News Review
5-2-22-Dredging in Paradise-Northern Express Weekly
4-30-22-City looks at partnerships to fix Little Black River Watershed-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-25-22-The Tiniest Creatures-Three Lakes Association Quarterly Newsletter
4-25-22-Join the Watershed Council in Helping with Local Water Threats-MyNorth.com
4-21-22-Celebrate Earth Day April 22 and every day with Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council-Up North Voice
4-14-22-Planning commission approves Carp Lake mine proposal-Petoskey News Review
4-6-22-Dust Up: Carp Lake residents oppose proposed 10th gravel mine-Petoskey News Review
4-6-22-Water where you live: Learning about the Cheboygan River Watershed and you-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-5-22-Something's up underground-Petoskey News Review
4-4-22-Beards Brewery Chooses Tip of the Mitt Watershed for Community Outreach Partnership Program-9&10 News
4-1-22-Bigger is not always better-Black Lake Association Spring 2022 Newsletter
3-15-22-New Coast Guard center to study impact of oil spills-Petoskey News Review
3-12-22-City looks at watershed solutions-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3-9-22-Foundation awards three Little Traverse Bay Protection grants-Harbor Light News
3-2-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council projects making a dent in Cheboygan's water quality issues-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
2-26-22-Great Lakes advocates bringing 2022 priorities to Congress next week-Petoskey News Review
2-25-22-Grants awarded to three watershed projects in Little Traverse Bay region-Petoskey News Review
2-25-22-Fight against Hayes Township waterfront development persists-Petoskey News Review
2-15-22-Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council welcomes new director-Petoskey News Review
2-2-22-League of Women Voters to host presentation on pesticide usage-Harbor Light News
2-2-22-Great Lakes ice cover expanding; impacts lake levels and fish health-Harbor Light News
2-1-22-The Chain of Lakes Watershed Management Plan-Three Lakes Association Newsletter
2-1-22-Where does the money go?-Petoskey News Review
1-4-22-We say goodbye to long-time executive director-Petoskey News Review
12-30-21-'Ice Breaker' series touches on algae blooms in lakes-Up North Voice
12-30-21-Natural Endeavor-Petoskey News Review
12-16-21-City council awards bid for fishing pier project-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
12-7-21-How local laws help to protect Michigan's most precious resource-Petoskey News Review
11-18-21-City mulls issues with Little Black River watershed-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
11-6-21-Township sued over waterfront property project-Petoskey News Review
10-25-21-Ugandan Environmentalists Jailed for Opposing 900 Mile Oil Pipeline-InDepthNews
10-5-21-Aquatic invasive species and you-Petoskey News Review
10-1-21-Full Aquatic Plant Survey of Torch Lake-Three Lakes Association Quarterly
9-18-21-Watefront development draws concerns-Petoskey News Review
9-17-21-Waterfront project draws neighborhood concerns- Charlevoix Courier
9-7-21- Valued legacy at Watershed Council- Petoskey News Review
8-12-21- Clean Water Intiative returns to northern Michigan- Up North Live
8-12-21- Second annual Clean Waters Challenge happening this week- Cheboygan Daily Tribune
8-10-21- 'Water trail' network could connect recreational amenities along Bear River- Petoskey News Review
8-10-21- Officials plan 'water trail'- Petoskey News Review
8-9-21- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and Bearcub Outfitters host second annual virtual cleanup- 9&10 News
8-4-21- The second annual Clean Waters Challenge- Harbor Light News
8-3-21- Take the Clean Waters Challenge- Petoskey News Review
7-27-21 - Tips to identify, avoid harmful algal blooms - Michigan Department of Natural Resources
7-10-21- Shoreline stabilization project planned for 2022-Petoskey News Review
7-6-21-Watershed group's internships bring lasting benefits-Petoskey News Review
6-25-21- Enbridge's tunnel plan must clear hurdle- Petoskey News Review
6-23-21- Developer, township may be in conflict over Walloon Lake- Petoskey News Review
6-9-21-Watershed Council, other area water resource protection groups, form partnership- Harbor Light News
6-9-21- Cheboygan's new rain garden helps filter stormwater-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-3-21 -Tip of the Mitt offering mobile boat washing - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
6-2-21 - Watershed Council will offer second season with Mobile Boat Washing Station - Harbor Light News
6-1-21 - Investing in Water and People - Petoskey News Review
5-26-21 - Downtown Cheboygan getting new rain garden at Water Street parking lot - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
5-20-21 - Line 5 backers cite unverified claims of rising gasoline costs - Petoskey News Review
5-14-21 - Letter warns Line 5 owner they are trespassing in the Straits - Petoskey News Review
5-13-21 - Line 5 proponents cite unverified claims of rising fuel costs - Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 - In the name of science - Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 - Watershed Council director to retire after nearly 40 years - Petoskey News Review
5-1-21 - Water Quality Monitoring - Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Newsletter
5-1-21- Clean Boats Clean Waters - Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association Newsletter
4-21-21 - Clean up effort for Petoskey's Bear River Recreation Area set for April 25 - Harbor Light News
4-17-21 - Businesses spur outdoor cleanup effort - Petoskey News Review
4-6-21 - TOMWC offering free webinar on permits near water - Cheboygan Daily Tribune
4-2-21 - Watershed Council hosting webinar on water resource permitting April 14 - Harbor Light News
3-20-21- Eustice updates on fishing pier for river's east side-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
3-13-21-Community Foundation awards Little Traverse Bay Watershed project grants-Petoskey News Review
3-2-21-Proper maintenance key for septic systems-Petoskey News Review
3-1-21-Aquatic Invasive Species are a Problem in Michigan -Docklines, vol. 43
2-10-21-Ice Breaker Speaker Series Feb.10-Harbor Light
2-10-21-Officials pour cold water on lake level resolution-Petoskey News Review
2-2-21-Watershed group reflects on 2020 policy successes-Petoskey News Review
1-14-21-Enbridge refuses to shut down line-Cheboygan Daily Tribune
1-13-21-Enbridge claims Gov. Whitmer's Line 5 easement revocation does not hold up-Petoskey News Review
1-2-21-Community partnerships protect Michigan's water-Petoskey News Review
1-1-21-Community partnerships protect Michigan's water-Charlevoix Courier
