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The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay advocates for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and acts to protect and preserve its watershed.

11/02/2026

📣 Happening tomorrow!

Join us for an evening conversation as we explore some of the most important water quality issues facing our region. From invasive species and water quality monitoring to restoration projects and policy initiatives, you'll hear firsthand about the science and strategies helping protect the waters that define northern Michigan.

Bring your questions, learn something new, and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of our local waterways.

🗓 November 2
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍 Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay

10/30/2026

Join The Watershed Center's staff experts for an interactive panel discussion on the water quality issues shaping the Grand Traverse Bay watershed.

Learn about watershed science, aquatic invasive species, stream and shoreline restoration projects, and water policy and advocacy efforts.

Whether you're just beginning to explore these topics or have followed local water issues for years, this conversation will provide valuable insight into the challenges facing our watershed and the work being done to address them.

🗓 November 2
⏰ 5-6:30pm
📍 Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay

10/29/2026

The National Beach Summit is underway in Traverse City!

This week, researchers, beach managers, public health professionals, and water quality experts from across the country are gathering to share ideas and explore the latest advances in beach monitoring and water quality.

We're proud TWC staff helped plan this national event and are presenting on our beach monitoring, bacterial source tracking, and plastic debris work. It's a great opportunity to showcase the innovative water quality efforts happening right here in the Grand Traverse region while learning from colleagues across the Great Lakes and beyond.

10/28/2026

We're proud to celebrate Michelle, our Director of Philanthropy, for being recognized as one of the Influential Women of Northern Michigan.

Michelle's passion for protecting our waters and building meaningful connections throughout the community helps make our work possible every day. Her dedication to Grand Traverse Bay and the people who care about it is reflected in this quote:

"People understand that the health of our lakes, river, and streams is connected to the health of our communities, and they're willing to play a part in protecting them."

We're proud to see her commitment, expertise, and passion recognized alongside other inspiring women from across northern Michigan. Congratulations, Michelle, on this well-deserved recognition.

10/23/2026

Clean water. Strong communities. A little magic.

On October 24, witches and wizards will once again take to the Boardman-Ottaway River for the annual Witches Paddle. Before the festivities begin, you'll have a chance to connect with TWC and learn how we're working to protect clean water in our region.

Stop by to say hello or grab your broomstick and join the paddle!

10/20/2026

Join the conversation on protecting our waters.

We're excited to host an interactive panel discussion featuring TWC's science and policy experts focused on water quality in the Grand Traverse Bay watershed.

🗓 Monday, November 2
⏰5-6:30pm
📍The Friendship Community Center, Suttons Bay

From monitoring water quality to restoring shorelines and advocating for smart water policies, our team will share how this work is protecting the lakes, rivers, and wetlands that define our region.

Come learn, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

10/16/2026

Lake trout. Shorelines. Microplastics. Habitat restoration.

The Freshwater Summit brings together the people and ideas shaping the future of freshwater in the Great Lakes region. Join us October 21 for a full day of learning, discussion, and inspiration.

🗓 October 21 📍Hagerty Center, Traverse City 🎟 Registration open now

Learn more at gtbay.org/freshwater-summit.

10/06/2026

Fall Adopt-A-Stream monitoring is underway!

Over the next few weeks, trained volunteers will be in streams across the Grand Traverse Bay watershed to collect data that helps us understand and protect local water quality.

During this fall monitoring season, we're also excited to debut new sponsor recognition on our monitoring trailer. The trailer may carry nets, buckets, and field gear, but it also represents the businesses, organizations, and individuals who invest in protecting local waterways.

Thank you to our River and Stream sponsors, and to Image360 - Traverse City for helping us celebrate their support. We look forward to putting the trailer to work!

10/02/2026

More than 20 years ago, TWC's Waterkeeper John Nelson walked all 132 miles of Grand Traverse Bay's shoreline to better understand and document its condition.

This fall, we're building on that legacy.

By combining new technology with boots-on-the-ground surveys, we're inventorying publicly owned shoreline parcels around Grand Traverse Bay to better understand our current coastline and how conditions are changing over time.

And where better to begin than on an island?

Last week, we headed to power island to kick off fieldwork, thanks to a few dedicated volunteers and supporters who helped make this trip possible. We're excited to continue this work and learn more about the shoreline that connects us all.

10/01/2026

Our shoreline improvement project in Suttons Bay is moving forward!

The Village of Suttons Bay has secured funding to construct the final phase of work along the Coal Dock shoreline that will help stop ongoing erosion along a vulnerable section of public waterfront.

By slowing erosion and protecting the shoreline, this effort will help preserve the waterfront, reduce sediment washing into the bay, and support the long-term health of Grand Traverse Bay.

With design work complete and permitting underway, the project is on track for construction in spring 2027. We're excited to continue partnering with the Village of Suttons Bay as this project moves from planning to reality.

Address

420 E. Front Street Suite 200
Traverse City, MI
49686

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12319351514

Website

http://www.gtbay.org/

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