Huron River Watershed Council

Treasure your trees! Every tree plays an important role in reducing air pollution and controlling destructive runoff. You can calculate how much stormwater your tree will intercept - and how much carbon dioxide it will store each year - at HRWC.org/PlantTrees.

Treasure your trees! Every tree plays an important role in reducing air pollution and controlling destructive runoff. You can calculate how much stormwater your tree will intercept - and how much carbon dioxide it will store each year - at HRWC.org/PlantTrees.

River Givers is this Thursday, March 13th. We hope to see you there! And don't forget to get tickets to our Trivia in the Watersed event, happening right after River Givers. Support HRWC and test your knowledge to win cool prizes from local businesses. Emceed by HRWC's own Jason Frenzel and Paul Steen! Event info at HRWC.org/RiverGivers

News to Us: Study finds winter days on the Great Lakes growing shorter due to climate change A new study found that winters in the Great Lakes region are becoming shorter due to climate change, with an average loss of 14 winter days per decade since 1995. The study found that increasing air temperatures are driving a decline in the number of days with ice cover or water surface temperatures below 2 degrees Celsius. As a result, the lakes are warming up earlier in the spring and staying warmer longer into the fall. Questions still remain about whether the decline in winter days across the Great Lakes region will stay the same or accelerate over time. https://lnkd.in/gYkkfKXZ

New Blog! Rebecca's Stream of Consciousness, Spring 2025 This year, the Huron River Watershed Council celebrates our 60th anniversary! We have invested six decades in the protection and restoration of the Huron River, and we are committed to a healthy Huron for all—no matter the political winds of our time. This organization has a rich history of working across political boundaries to build partnerships, negotiate solutions to sticky situations, and devise impactful strategies to address the issues that threaten the watershed. Read the full blog at HRWC.org/blog

Happy March! This month's feature photo in the Watershed Community Calendar is by Keith Matz: Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Kensington Metropark, Brighton Township

Superior Township residents - join your neighbors and Township representatives to learn about the benefits of and opportunities for farmland and natural area preservation. Landowners are encouraged to attend to discuss individual properties with staff from local conservation organizations (Washtenaw County Conservation District, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, Legacy Land Conservancy, Ann Arbor Green Belt, and Huron River Watershed Council) following the presentation. Monday, March 10, 2025, 7 - 8:30pm Find more info and RSVP at washtenawcd.org/events

News to Us: Michigan budget update: What’s in it for water affordability, pollution cleanup and septic codes? The newly released proposed budget from Governor Whitmer for fiscal year 2026 includes significant investments in Michigan’s environmental and water issues. The budget allocates funding for clean drinking water, statewide septic code implementation, lead service line replacements, dam removal, and contamination cleanup. These initiatives aim to ensure safe drinking water and protect Michigan’s natural resources. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gfQ9ptQi Read more News to Us: https://lnkd.in/gQM9XEfU

New blog! Huron River takeaways from the Michigan Legislature’s two-year session ending in 2024 By David Lossing, Director of Government Relations https://lnkd.in/gGzB8_ff

Thank you Jerry for your visionary leadership of initiatves that protect the Huron River ove ryour 34 career with the City of Ann Arbor. Jerry has a calm presence and perseverance that was very productive in his position as the City’s Stormwater and Floodplain Programs Coordinator. When he saw opportunities for pushing forward ideas of others, he was present. When a good idea needed time, he made sure it wasn’t forgotten. Jerry helped significantly with numerous city initiatives that will benefit the Huron for decades to come. And, Jerry was a VERY early adopter of the rain garden program, building one at his own home. Come celebrate all of our stewardship award recipients at our River Givers Thursday, March 13th, 4-7pm. Remarks and Stewardship Awards presentation at 5:30pm. https://lnkd.in/gbhywvdz https://lnkd.in/e6n8adnn