The mythic Hydra was a water serpent that sprouted two heads for every one cut off. In a similar fashion, hydrilla - said to be the most invasive aquatic plant in the world - can grow new plants from stem fragments, making it a formidable challenge to control. That challenge now faces Michigan, where hydrilla […]

Join Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council for their 2024 Ice Breaker Winter Lecture Series! Tom Nardone, creator of Trash Fishing, discusses this unique way of keeping our waterways clean and how to have fun doing it. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gtx40-PlQkaVg5Nn39Ke7g

Please join us for the 34th annual Great Lakes Day conference: Celebrating Science and Water. This conference will feature presentations on emerging issues such as PFAS and Coastal Resiliency in the Great Lakes; and share research about the fascinating species we find in our Great Lakes — and the challenges marine debris brings. This event […]

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's Ice Breaker webinar series is a free online winter lecture series that will heat up your winter afternoons with warm conversations on hot topics you care about most. In "Climate Change: A Global Issue with Local Impact", Bryan Burroughs, Executive Director at Michigan Trout Unlimited, discusses the local impacts […]

Whether it is the shores of the Great Lakes or the shores of your local inland lake, creating resilient shorelines in the face of extreme weather and increasing land demands is critical for the stewardship of our water resources. Tune into this edition of The Current Webinar Series as we discuss research on coastal storm […]

Introduction to Lakes Online is designed for interested individuals, decision-makers, local leaders, resource professionals, and lakefront property owners interested in gaining knowledge about inland lakes and connecting with others who have a similar interest. In this introductory online course, participants will learn about lake ecology, management, and protection through six interactive units. Participants increase their […]

Design your own rain garden during this virtual class with in-person tours! Protect your home against flooding and create habitat for birds and butterflies with a rain garden! During this class, you will learn from experts who have helped homeowners just like you to design more than 1,400 rain gardens. Learn what works and what […]

The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is excited to invite you to our annual River Rally, on January 10, 2024! As part of the Clinton River Coldwater Conservation Project (CRCCP), CRWC hosts a kick-off for the upcoming volunteer season, offering a presentation on 2023's Adopt-A-Stream monitoring results, CRWC's field season updates, CRCCP accomplishments, and volunteer opportunities […]

The Michigan Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) will be holding its 2023 annual business meeting on December 15, 10-11:30 AM. The business meeting will be followed by updates from some of our members and also include time for open discussion to facilitate getting to know one another better. The meeting will […]

This outreach and engagement webinar will focus on habitat and species in Lake Superior, with an emphasis on Lake Sturgeon. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET and join us for a one-hour public webinar, “Habitat and Species Protection in Lake Superior,” as part of our Let’s Talk Lake Superior […]