We all live in a watershed, and our daily actions have a direct impact on the health of neighboring water bodies. Click the link above to learn more about the major watersheds of Michigan and how water travels to reach the Great Lakes and beyond.
How can our representatives in Washington support the Great Lakes in 2025? Hear from members of our team who presented our recently released federal priorities...
Discover the compelling journey of the Ken-O-Sha watershed’s transformation in this virtual book talk with authors Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners. During the...
HRWC is a nonprofit coalition of residents, businesses, and local governments. HRWC bridges political boundaries by building partnerships between and among communities, community leaders, residents, and commercial enterprises. HRWC monitors the Huron River, its tributaries, lakes, and groundwater, and leads programs on pollution prevention and abatement, wetland and floodplain protection, public education, and natural resource and land-use planning.
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Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget focuses on enhancing Michigan’s water, energy, and environmental infrastructure, alongside improving government transparency. Key highlights of the budget include: Clean Water and Infrastructure: […]
The Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) has launched a community program asking ice fishing anglers and others on the Great Lakes to measure and report ice thickness and other conditions […]
The decisions we make in our homes can affect our water resources. Learn tips to minimize your impact on Michigan’s waterways by making small changes in the appliances you use, how you store and dispose of chemicals, how you do your laundry, and more!
Yard care is a huge responsibility, especially when you consider how your choices impact local waterways. By selecting greener options for landscaping, maintenance of your septic system, application of lawn chemicals, and other yardwork, you can better protect your water resources.
Enjoying Michigan’s wide variety of recreational opportunities in the outdoors brings added responsibilities to protect our natural resources. Learn how to minimize plastic pollution in our waterways, prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, and other tips to keep our shared outdoor spaces healthy and clean!
Check out these free lesson plans on water conservation and other science topics organized by grade level.
Browse environmental videos on a variety of topics like agriculture, the Great Lakes, the water cycle, wildlife, and more!
Here you’ll find free books, magazines, and online library collections to read up on your favorite conservation topics.
