Resources and Watershed Organizations

Lake Leelanau Watershed Protection Plan
Last updated in 2010, this document provides plenty of food for thought.

Michigan Lake and Stream Associations
a non-profit corporation of individuals and associations aiming to promote the wise use of Michigan's Water resources.

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
The lead organization for water resources protection in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties

Leelanau Conservancy
Land Protection, Preservation & Conservation

Leelanau County
Property Search and other County Government info
Leelanau Clean Water | Leland Township Planning Commission

Leelanau Clean Water
A hidden resource from the Leelanau County homepage - "to provide accurate information to assist public participation in water resource decisions."

Leelanau Conservation District
Dedicated to helping all land users wisely manage the natural resources of Leelanau County

Michigan Land Use Institute
founded in 1995 to establish an approach to economic development that strengthens communities, enhances opportunity, and protects the state's unmatched natural resources.

Leland Report
a daily diary from Leelanau County for those who just can't get enough

Leelanau Enterprise
Leelanau County's Weekly Paper

Saving Birds Thru Habitat
helping to improve the habitat for migrating birds one backyard at a time

Other sites of interest

Michigan Riparian Magazine
devoted exclusively to the protection, preservation, and improvement of Michigan waters and the rights of riparian owners to enjoy their waterfront property

Michigan Eat Safe Fish Guide
Some fish contain chemicals that can harm your health. MDHHS tests filets of fish taken from Michigan’s lakes and rivers to learn which fish are safer to eat. The Eat Safe Fish Guide lists the fish that have been tested and how much is safe to eat.

USGS Glossary of Water Cycle Terms
a useful list of terms and their definitions related to the water cycle.

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