04/15/2008 - 04/30/2009
The GTBUPC will meet every third Tuesday of the month to review minutes, agendas and future planning. Seperate committee meetings may be planned and will report accordingly to the council when deemed necessary.
06/28/2008
Scuba divers will be converging at the pipeline at 9 a.m., June 28th (last Saturday of the month) to clean up trash that has accumulated along the pipeline over the past few summers. Mesh bags will be provided and Chris Doyal will be on hand taking underwater pictures - so smile when you see him! For more information call Scuba North at 231-947-2520.
- It will take one million years for a glass bottle to decompose.
- An aluminum can will break down in 80-200 years.
- A plastic cup will be around for 150 years.
- Monofilament fishing line. How long till it's gone? 600 years.
- Plastic beverage bottles: 450 years.
- A cigarette filter takes 1-5 years to decompose.
- Disposable diapers will be in our water for 450 years.
- Foamed plastic cups and other Styrofoam materials will break down in 50-80 years.
07/09/2008
Join members of the Grand Traverse Bay Underwater Preserve as they bring the Grand Traverse Bay bottomlands to you!
A historical perspective, followed by eye-catching pictures and
wonderful videos, will be on display showcasing the beauty and
cultural history of the Grand Traverse region.
- Date: July 9th
- Time: 7-9pm
- Location: Hagerty Center (NMC Maritime Academy)
- Cost: Donation
For more information, e-mail the events coordinator.
Calendar of Events