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Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council



LMWCC began in 1996 when a small group of riverfront owners met to share their concerns about the river’s future following two failures of the dam in Luther within six years. And while that group was mainly concerned with the massive amounts of sediment flushed downstream by the ensuing floods, the focus of the LMWCC has broadened considerably over the years.

Today the LMWCC remains a grassroots organization dependent on the commitment of a volunteer board of trustees and the financial support and generosity of its members and the wider community of those interested in protecting and preserving the serene beauty of this treasured resource.



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Request for Help!


The Manistee County Conservation District will conduct a macro survey of the Little Manistee River next Saturday, 18 October, at 9AM Join us on Saturday, October 18 to collect aquatic macroinvertebrates, also known as "macros". We'll meet at the Manistee Conservation District office at 9 am for a brief training, then we'll hand out gear and break into groups. Most teams are back by 2pm, but some are back sooner. Please plan to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water. No previous experience is required and all gear is provided, but if you own a pair of waders please bring them.

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Article of Interest

Article of Interest


Our Vision

Our vision is to leave as an enduring legacy the wild nature, natural beauty and sustainable environment of the Little Manistee Watershed for future generations to experience.


Our Mission

To bring together persons and organizations who have an interest in the resource conservation and restoration of the Little Manistee River and its watershed. Our goals are to restore, protect, and preserve the natural character of the watershed by communicating resource problems and then offering and implementing problem resolution.



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P.O. Box 52
Irons, MI 49644

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