Watershed Summary

At 47 square miles, Little Traverse Bay is Lake Michigan's fourth largest bay. The land use of its 153 square mile watershed is estimated to be 65% forested (including wetlands), 10% urban, and 25% agricultural. In addition to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Bay Harbor, the watershed contains nine local governments located in two counties.  The Little Traverse Bay Watershed Plan was approved under the CMI administrative rules and was funded under section 319.

MDEQ Nonpoint Source Links

• Little Traverse Bay Watershed Protection Transition Project (180 KB) 

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Watershed Websites

• Tip of the Mitt

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