WELCOME TO THE SUPERIOR WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP

Protecting and restoring the watersheds of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron while serving the communities of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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The SWP staff includes biologists, planners, technicians and educators who provide creative, science-based solutions for a wide range of Great Lakes challenges facing communities and watersheds across the Upper Peninsula.

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DOCUMENTED, MEASURABLE RESULTS

Great Lakes Pollution Prevention:

The SWP staff provides innovative, effective solutions for addressing a variety of emerging Great Lakes issues:

• 40% Reduction in Mercury entering Lake Superior.
• 45 tons of Household Hazardous Waste collected in one day!
• 320 tons of electronic waste (e-waste) collected in one day!
• 2,000 pounds of old medications collected in one day!
• Improved storm water quality and cleaner beaches!

 

Great Lakes Habitat Restoration:

The SWP is the regional leader in planning and implementing science-based habitat restoration projects:

• 70% increase in targeted fish populations!
• 3 priority dams removed/miles of trout streams restored
• Hundreds of acres of invasive plant species eradicated.
• Improved regional land use policies and model ordinances.
• Thousands of tons of sediment prevented from entering local rivers.
• 12,000 trees planted across 15 counties

 

How We Make a Difference:

The SWP is a local organization working with local communities and local people:

• 20 Citizen Advisory Watershed Councils
• Assisting Local Units of Government and Communities
• Earth Keeper Network (150 churches, 10 faiths)
• Partnering with five Native American Tribes.
• Great Lakes Cities Initiative and other partners.

 

SWP Youth Programs:

The SWP is committed to training the next generation of Great Lakes stewards:

• K-12 School Programs and University Internships.
• SWP Conservation Corps summer youth program.
• Listening to the River Program watershed adventures.
• Hands-on monitoring and research opportunities.
• Music, art and the environment…unique programs for youth!