Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network

10/19/2026

Another State of the Bay Conference in the books! We were excited to meet with nearly 200 of our closest friends-in-conservation, public agencies, nonprofits, academics, and corporate partners as we celebrated the great conservation, restoration, sustainability, and educational initiatives taking place across the region. A very special thank you to our 2026 sponsors: Mott Foundation, The Conservation Fund, Huron Pines, Bay Area Community Foundation, Saginaw Valley State University, Northwoods Wholesale Outlet, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, Little Forks Conservancy, Six Rivers Land Conservancy, Clear Current Consulting, and Save Our Shoreline. See you in 2028!

10/09/2026

Another beautiful day on the Saginaw River! Here DNR Fisheries Biologist, April Morey, finds one of their target species. Anybody recognize the location? 🙂 Michigan Department of Natural Resources Michigan Sea Grant MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club Sturgeon For Tomorrow - Black Lake Chapter U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service The Conservation Fund

10/09/2026

We were happy to both sponsor and participate in the Lake Huron Forever gathering in Alpena last week. Established in 2019, Lake Huron Forever is a cross-border conservation partnership that brings together community foundations, environmental organizations, government agencies, and local communities in Michigan and Ontario to protect Lake Huron. Thank you to Huron Pines for hosting and organizing! Learn more about the project at https://lakehuronforever.org/

09/29/2026

Thank you to ABC12 News for attending the sturgeon release in Flint on Saturday!

Community members and wildlife agencies continued a lake sturgeon restoration effort in the Flint River, releasing about 100 young fish at Paddlers’ Landing in Mott Park as part of an

09/26/2026

09/22/2026

More releases are scheduled for this Saturday across the watershed!

Help send baby sturgeon on their way at release events on September 4th and September 26th at locations across the watershed! Chippewa Nature Center Michigan Sea Grant Frankenmuth Friends of the Shiawassee River Flint River Watershed Coalition Michigan Department of Natural Resources U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sturgeon For Tomorrow - Black Lake Chapter Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University @

09/16/2026

A special thank you to Oracle Brewing Company in Saginaw for hosting a community gathering last night and a showing of Dinosaur Fish, the sturgeon restoration documentary! Thank you for the terrific partnership!

09/15/2026

Join us tonight at Oracle Brewing in Saginaw! Fauna Creative Michigan Sea Grant Michigan Department of Natural Resources The Conservation Fund MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club

🐟 Join us tomorrow night for a screening of Dinosaur Fish! 🐟

We'll have Living Dinosaur, our oak-aged wild sour, on tap — perfectly paired with Swedish Fish and popcorn for your snacking pleasure. 🍿🐟

After the documentary, Jeff Jolley and Mike Kelly, supporters of the Sturgeon Restoration Project, will be on hand for a Q&A and discussion about the film and the restoration efforts.

Tuesday, September 15 • 7:30 PM

Come have a b**r, learn about these incredible “living dinosaurs,” and enjoy some free movie snacks!

See you tomorrow! 🍻🐟

09/14/2026

Have you registered? We looking forward to a full day of "Everything Saginaw Bay" at the State of the Bay conference on October 7 in Bay City. To kick off, a special keynote discussion by author, Dr. Lynne Heasley, who will set the stage for the day!