A Freshwater Summit will soon take place in Traverse City, with organizers hoping to highlight the importance of protecting the Great Lakes resource.
TRAVERSE CITY -- The Grand Traverse Watershed Center is partnering with the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute to bring the summit to the area. A variety of panels will take place throughout the day covering such topics as water quality and invasive species. The summit will take place Thursday, October 30th. It runs from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Hagerty Center at NMC's Great Lakes Campus. The cost is $15 and guests must be pre registered to take part. For more information contact the Grand Traverse Watershed Center.