Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council

06/05/2026

👉LMWCC Board of Trustees will have a booth and selling raffle tickets at Dublin General Store tomorrow, Saturday June 6, from noon - 4pm.
Help support the watershed council and the Little Manistee River, while having an excellent chance at winning some of the many awesome prizes offered in this year's raffle! See prizes listed in the comments below👇and we hope to see you there!

05/30/2026

By now, LMWCC Members have received this year's raffle tickets for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting and Fundraiser. Check out this amazing list of raffle prize donations and please support these businesses that support our river!
✅ 2 Sun Dolphin Groove kayaks package with paddles and PFDs.
✅ 2 nights lodging for 2 at North Rivers Lodge and 1 day guided fly fishing with Gouker Fly Fishing.
✅ Iron Fish Distillery VIP Estate Tour for 4.
✅ Batke's Manistee River Lodge Guided Fishing Package for 2.
✅ LL Bean Base Camp Cooler.
✅ Crystal Mountain Golf Package.
✅"Yeah, No Biggie" Boardman River Guide Trip.
✅ Pit Boss Tabletop Pellet Grill.
✅ Countless "Bucket raffle" items for everybody!
✅**DOOR PRIZE** Scenic Shoreline Airplane Tour for two!!

05/01/2026

👉All are welcome to attend the monthly LMWCC Board of Trustees Meeting at the Elk Township Hall in Irons, held every 1st Saturday of the month. Join us tomorrow, Saturday May 2nd at 10AM to discuss upcoming projects, watershed management plans, volunteer opportunities and more!

04/28/2026

Good news for the Muskegon River watershed!
Following the recent highwater events of the last few weeks, more and more Michigan communities are beginning the process of removing antiquated dams. Many of these outdated structures have not served a single utilitarian purpose in over a century, but now endanger the rivers and their surrounding communities, especially those residents that live downstream.

"The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA) announced that an agreement has been reached with the property owner to move forward with the removal of Nartron Dam in Reed City. Demolition of the dam is currently estimated around 2029-2030."
Click the link below for more info👇

The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA) announced that it reached an agreement in late March with the property owner to move forward with the removal of Nartron Dam. The project is now in the...

04/21/2026

In the wake of last week's high water events, Bridge Michigan would like to hear your feedback regarding Michigan's rivers, their aging dams, dam safety and reform. Follow the link below and take a minute to fill out the survey.👇

Bridge Michigan is launching a series of stories focused on Michigan's rivers and we want to ensure our reporting reflects the people who use, study and protect Michigan's rivers.

04/17/2026

As if the natural disasters weren't enough..

Steelhead egg collection was scheduled to begin today, Tuesday, April 14, at the Little Manistee River Weir in Stronach, Michigan. However, electrical damage during overnight storms caused a power failure at the weir facility, resulting in the loss of some of the fish being held for egg collection.

04/14/2026

Like all watersheds in Northern Michigan, the Little Manistee River has swollen far over its banks, flooding all lowlands, tributaries and even some roads along its corridor, from the headwaters to the mouth.
After a week of heavy rain and spring runoff, levels are still rising as of 6pm. Another system of heavy rainfall is expected tonight and even more is predicted in the next few days. Flash flood warnings are in effect through Wednesday and should be taken seriously. Extra care should be taken if traveling over stream crossings. Dams are at risk of breech or failure throughout Northern Michigan and the Luther Dam is certainly no exception.
Follow the link below for updated water level data. Keep safe and take extra caution on the roads.
https://monitormywatershed.org/sites/Scott/

04/06/2026

.. "Since 1968, the Little Manistee River Weir has served as the sole source of winter-run steelhead eggs for fish hatcheries in Michigan and the main source for Ohio and Indiana."
Click link below for more info👇

Steelhead egg collection on Little Manistee River to start April 14 Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 04/06/2026 11:10 AM EDT Share or view as webpage | Update preferences DNR News April 6, 2026 Contact: Olen Gannon, 231-389-2551 or Scott Heintzelman, 231-433-9782 DNR to...

04/04/2026

Want to help the rivers while having fun?
The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking volunteers for stream monitoring. What a great opportunity to get involved!

02/06/2026

All are welcome to attend the monthly LMWCC Board of Trustees Meeting at the Elk Township Hall in Irons. Join us tomorrow, Saturday February 2nd at 10AM to discuss upcoming projects, watershed management plans, volunteer opportunities and more!