Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council took part in Imagine a Day Without Water
PETOSKEY — Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council joined elected officials, water utilities, community leaders, educators and businesses participating in the fourth annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a nationwide […]
From West Africa to West Michigan, family walks for clean water
HUDSONVILLE, Mich.– When siblings Abraham and Jacey Rappuhn were little, they were living in Liberia and had to fight for their lives every day. They didn’t have to imagine a […]
17 Ohio watershed groups win share of $37,500 to improve water quality
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Euclid Creek, Tinkers Creek and the Rocky River are among 17 watersheds awarded water quality grants Wednesday. Dominion Energy and Western Reserve Land Conservancy gave out $37,500 […]
Lack of oversight allows leaky septic systems to befoul Michigan waters
Out of sight and often neglected, Michigan’s more than 1 million septic systems are an overlooked health and environmental risk for the state’s groundwater, rivers and lakes and the people […]
Michigan groundwater emergency threatens fish, drinking water, way of life
OSCODA – Verdant on a late summer evening, Clark’s Marsh, an old bend in the Au Sable River, is a fine spot for a walk, and the river is a […]
Experts warn Michigan water worries could become new normal
As various areas of Michigan deal with issues chemicals like dioxin, PFAs, and even lead in drinking water supplies, some are warning that more parts of West Michigan might begin […]
Michigan Do Your Part and Get SepticSmart!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- in conjunction with federal, state and local governments, and private sector partners- will kick off its sixth annual SepticSmart Week to encourage American homeowners […]
Don’t Flush That!
Don’t flush that! Baby wipes and other products cause backups Putting anything in your toilet that does not break down quickly can cause plumbing and septic backups and result in […]
Imagine a Day Without Water
Most Americans take water for granted. They turn on the tap, and clean water flows out. They flush the toilet, and dirty water goes away. Most Americans hardly think twice […]
Protect Your Groundwater Day
Protect your Groundwater Day – September 4! Here are some great tidbits of information: – The average person in the US uses 80-100 gallons of water per day – Each […]