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Friday, May 17, 2013  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for volunteers to monitor lakes of all sizes throughout Northern Michigan.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council has put out additional prescription drop off boxes in the region.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  There is an effort in Lansing to give more freedom to land owners, looking to groom their shoreline property.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Northern Michigan fire departments depend on each other for mutual aid and when responding to a scene, being able to communicate is a key. A large grant that will equip almost 30 fire departments with better communication tools.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  We have an update on what's being done with the mercury-contaminated water collected from a former cement plant site in Emmet County.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  For 50 years, Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has been used by oil and gas companies to bust into shale formations and clear the path for harvesting oil and natural gas to surface. But a controversial technique is new to Northern Michigan and will soon start on leased state land.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  This weekend, you'll literally have a chance to test the waters in Petoskey.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  President Obama’s 2012 budget proposal includes cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. He's asking for $125 million less than what was approved in 2010, and Republicans may try and slash it farther.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is searching for some volunteers to help monitor streams this weekend.

Monday, September 13, 2010  CMS Land Company believes they've found a local solution to the Leachate problem at Bay Harbor and East Park, but it's being met with some serious concern.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010  Leaders of The Tip of the Mitt say if the problem is ignored, it will be a matter of public concern.

Monday, May 10, 2010  Deep injection wells have been making headlines in recent months, and now you can get more  information on what they are and how they work

Thursday, January 22, 2009  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is teaming up with other local organizations to host a series of forums on green infrastructure and "low impact" development.  The aim of the forums is to teach communities about simple techniques for protecting natural resources.