Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve


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Environmental Film Festival Returns

For the 2nd year in a row, the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve will be hosting the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival along with Downwind Sports and Students for Sustainable Living. The event is scheduled for November 4, 2010 at 6pm in room 103 of Jamrich Hall on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Last [...]

September 7th, 2010
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Drew Nelson Headlines Annual Meeting

This year our annual meeting will be quite different from past years. On August 28, 2010, we will be joining up with Drew Nelson, a singer/songwriter from Michigan who is touring internationally and nationally, for an evening of fantastic music and fun. Our 15th annual meeting is co-sponsored by the Peter White Public Library and [...]

August 3rd, 2010
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Matching Donation Challenge Launched Today!

To All the Wonderful Friends and Supporters of the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, No matter what happens in this world, we will still be there continuing on with our mission. Our group started back in 1995 when the forests were being logged but no one was watching. Since then, we’ve done alot for a small [...]

June 1st, 2010
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Activist Songwriter Releases “Eagle Rock”

Drew Nelson, acclaimed singer and songwriter, recently released his latest song, entitled Eagle Rock-Song for the People. This is a wonderful song that tells of the story of our struggle to keep the Yellow Dog Plains free from pollutants and accessible for all to enjoy. “This is not a local problem, it is a global [...]

May 21st, 2010
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McCormick Backcountry Fundraiser

Join the YDWP and fellow community members for a scenic backcountry ski into The McCormick Wilderness along with a gourmet hot lunch and drink.   The trip will meet at Peter White Public Library on Saturday, March 6th at 10 am and carpool to the south entrance of The McCormick Wilderness.   Plan for an easy to [...]

February 13th, 2010
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