The Watershed Center advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and protects and preserves its watershed.
Traverse City, Michigan
Joined April 2009
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Grand Traverse Baykeeper and Yellow Dog Riverkeeper work to keep their Michigan waters pristine.
Learn more & take action→ waterkeeper.org/news/waterke…
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We're proud to announce Huron Pines has joined forces with @TOMWCouncil, @WatershedCenter and Conservation Resource Alliance in strengthening protections for Northern Michigan's vital water resources. Read more here: huronpines.org/2021/06/04/wa…
#MiGreatLakesWeek #greatlakesweek
We' re thrilled to receive funding through @MichiganEGLE's MiCorps Program to support our Adopt-A-Stream program! These funds will help us support our amazing volunteers that monitor the health of our local streams every year. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
News release: EGLE awards 27 grants to conduct stream cleanups and monitoring
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Looking for ways to help our planet as Earth Day quickly approaches? Look no further than our Great Lakes CleanUP events happening April 24-May 2. Check out our website gtbay.org to learn more and to register for a cleanup. #greatlakescleanup
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Help reduce the impact of trash in the Great Lakes by joining us for a series of shoreline clean ups around Grand Traverse Bay as part of the first annual #greatlakescleanup April 24-May 2. Register at gtbay.org/events/great-lakes…
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Waterkeepers combine firsthand knowledge of their waterways with an unwavering commitment to the rights of their communities. Happy #WorldWaterDay to our fellow #CleanWaterWarriors! @Glo_Reuben #water2me
Sadly, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Swim and Kids Swim for GT Bay for a second year. We will continue to watch in amazement as so many swimmers get out in the open water and find new ways to enjoy our clean, healthy waterways.
As local residents, we truly understand our region's unique bond to Grand Traverse Bay and the extraordinary inland lakes and streams that surround it. In 2020, we worked to strengthen that bond, engaging people with water in ways that fuel loyalty and action
How can we ensure the health of our waterways while also protecting the communities & economies that depend on them? These are the questions we ask ourselves every day. Read this thoughtful piece by Jamie Blaine & Bern Sweeney: waterkeeper.org/news/reclaim…
We continue to share our 2020 accomplishments by highlighting our restoration efforts. By getting our hands dirty with on-the-ground projects that restore and improve our water, we are tacking action for a clean and clear future.
Although 2020 was a challenging year, we are excited to share our successes to protect the water you love. We proudly lead long-term planning and advocacy efforts by researching, monitoring, educating, and collaborating with others along the way.
Water levels in Lake Michigan have gone down, but what does that really mean for reducing nearshore flooding and shoreline erosion? Our Executive Director Christine Crissman and @miseagrant's Mark Breederland provide their insight. upnorthlive.com/news/local/e…
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The Watershed Center is proud to be part of the @Waterkeeper Alliance through our Grand Traverse Baykeeper program. Just look at everything Waterkeeper's accomplished last year throughout the world. waterkeeper.org/wp-content/u…
We are grateful for every action that helps protect Grand Traverse Bay and its waterways. Special thanks to our donors, volunteers and supporters for their passion for and dedication to a healthy, clean Grand Traverse Bay.
You will find us following local issues, speaking up to educate the community on water issues, and standing up for the bay when local decisions impact the health of our waters. Strengthen our efforts by donating today gtbay.org/giving-opportuniti…
We understand how to protect our waters and proudly lead long-term planning and advocacy efforts. If you want to see our land restored and our water protected, join us by making a financial contribution gtbay.org/giving-opportuniti…
Paddlers are key in the fight against invasive species in our waters. MI Paddle Stewards from @miseagrant and @MSUExtension is an online program that teaches paddlers about invasive species, how to clean a watercraft, and how to report invasive species. michiganseagrant.org/educati…
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