The Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is a network of volunteer monitoring programs in Michigan. The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is a part of MiCorps and has been established for Lake Independence which is a part of the greater Yellow Dog Watershed. Lake Independence is tested about 16 times throughout the summer for chlorophyll, transparency,…
The protection of specific parcels in the watershed helps preserve aquatic habitats and riparian areas for a wide variety of animal and plant life. Volunteers help to identify and remove invasive species to help native species thrive.
Assist our efforts by helping out with various office tasks.
The YDWP has been a part of the MiCorps (VSMP) Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program for the Yellow Dog River since 2004 and this year we started the MiCorps (VSMP) for the Salmon-Trout River. The VSMP programs incorporate: volunteer participation, stream habitat assessment, macroinvertebrate collection, and a stream quality score. The program runs twice a year…
While the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve is the owner and bears final responsibility for the Community Forest, it also relies on public input for decision making. The Community Forest Committee was formed in order to represent different elements of the community at large. The committee currently has eight members. Additional committee members can be added…
Interested in walking a stretch of the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay shoreline? Sign up to help us track avian botulism by becoming a Beach Ranger.
We’re usually looking for volunteers with computer/office skills who can help with tasks such as data entry, mailing preparations, or simple organizing.
These events take place along Grand Traverse Bay’s beaches and involve removing trash and other debris.
Join the growing list of engaged citizens committed to taking a stand for clean water. These citizen advocates speak up effectively and at opportune times to oppose threats to water quality in their community and to support local decisions and efforts that protect water quality.
Looking for a volunteer opportunity to do with others? This program is perfect for families, schools, neighborhood groups, office teams and takes a few hours twice a year.