Wetland Wanderings
Wetlands County Park 2200 Military St, Port Huron, MI, United StatesGet your hands in the mud and boots in the water with us on August 20 from 6pm-7pm at The Wetlands @ Blue Water River Walk County Park! This urban park is full of life and we’re digging in to find the insects, snails, and clams that tell us about the health of these wetlands. Event […]
Trivia in the Watershed
River's Edge Brewing Co. 125 S Main St Suite 400, Milford Charter Twp, MI, United StatesJoin us for Trivia In The Watershed, where we bring trivia to your section of the watershed! We are headed back to River's Edge Brewing Co. in Milford! Come out on August 20th and test your knowledge of the Huron River. Trivia questions will range from Huron River facts to general pop culture and current […]
How Zebra Mussels are Changing Fish Contaminants
Online WebinarZebra mussels are invasive species that can reshape entire lake ecosystems, with surprising and far-reaching effects. Researchers have discovered that zebra mussels—well-known for clogging pipes and outcompeting native species—may also be quietly increasing mercury levels in popular game fish like walleye and yellow perch. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that threatens both aquatic life and […]
Sturgeon Release Celebrations
Bob G. Caldwell Municipal Boat Launch 4130-4390 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI, United StatesCommunity members and conservation partners are invited to help restore young lake sturgeon into the Saginaw Bay watershed each August and September. At no-cost, participants help release more than 100 native sturgeon into each tributary of the Saginaw River system. The juvenile sturgeon being released on Friday, August 22 come from the Black River in Cheboygan County. […]
Looking Glass River – Fall River Clean Up Float
Our fall clean up will be on August 24th, 2025! This clean up will be tackling the Lowell Rd to Forest Hill Rd section of the Looking Glass River. We know of a couple blockages and downed trees we need to take care of. We will hit the river at 1 pm. If you've never […]
Planting a Goose Barrier Workshop
Bear Creek Township Hall 373 N. Division Rd, Petoskey, MI, United StatesTip of the Mitt Watershed Council invites you to a shoreline restoration workshop focused on reducing goose impacts and improving water quality at Little Traverse Beach Park on Crooked Lake. Learn how strategic shoreline plantings can help “block the flock” by making waterfront areas less attractive to geese while creating healthier lakeshore habitats. Agenda Tuesday, […]
Wellhead Protection Training Session
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 3135 Pine Tree Rd, Lansing, MI, United StatesThe Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) is hosting a training session with the Groundwater Management Board on their recently updated Wellhead Protection Viewer. This training will review the new changes and how the Environmental Permits Checklist can be used in conjunction with the Viewer to support local processes such as site plan reviews and emergency […]
Rain Barrel Workshop
Hastings Public Library 227 E State St, Hastings, MI, United StatesCommunities can take action to manage stormwater and improve water quality. WMEAC wants to help West Michigan communities take this step by providing low-cost rain barrels and workshops on how to set up those rain barrels. Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community stormwater issues and improving water quality. […]
Wetland Compliance Field Day
Wetland Compliance Field Day 2550 W Clarksville Rd, Lake Odessa, MI, United StatesFarmers, landowners, and ag professionals are invited to a free, hands-on field day to discuss wetland compliance regulations that include USDA/NRCS guidelines along with discussion of financial and technical assistance opportunities. Cost: FREE What’s Included: • Expert guidance • FREE Lunch (if you register with Sara by August 20) To Register: Email Sara Krieger at […]
What Local Leaders Should Know About Drinking Water
Online WebinarThis webinar will provide an overview of how public water supplies are regulated and resources available. It’s important to learn how the residents in your community get their drinking water to understand what common questions they may have, who they should contact if there are concerns, how they can find out about their water quality, […]