by Great Lakes | Jul 17, 2026 | great lakes, mining
Deep in the bedrock, below the relatively narrow layer of soil that hosts our backyard gardens and the Northern Hardwoods forests are metals like miskwaabik (copper), which have been used in this region for tools and in ceremony for generations. Ancient volcanic... 
by Great Lakes | Jun 16, 2026 | beach cleanup, climate, great lakes, summer program, water, youth
As temperatures begin to warm and community members return to the beach to enjoy the lake, we are excited to announce the return of our weekly summer beach cleanups. These cleanups are an important part of protecting our local waterways, preserving the natural beauty... 
by Great Lakes | Jun 1, 2026 | beach cleanup, water, youth
On Thursday, April 23rd, the NRD, in partnership with Promise Neighborhoods, hosted our 3rd Tribal Water Day. The day presented a chance to learn about the ongoing KBIC government actions to protect, preserve, and cleanup our waters. An invitation to the local... 
by Great Lakes | Apr 2, 2026 | beach cleanup, brownfields, climate, fish, food prep, hatchery, summer program, sustainability, water, wetland, wildlife, youth
Manoomin Restoration Youth Workers Assist Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Sampling Larval Fish Seine Sweeps Caring for the Land and Water: Restoring, Researching, and Connecting with Community Throughout the Year Across our landscape, caring for the land is a year-round... 
by Fisheries and Aquaculture | Dec 11, 2025 | fish, water
For decades, KBIC has been an active partner in assessment and control of invasive sea lamprey, which are one of Lake Superior’s most notorious fishery management challenges. These parasitic eel-like animals slipped into the Great Lakes through man‑made canals in the... 
by Environmental Health | Nov 13, 2025 | water
NOTICE: CLEAN WATER ACT, SECTION 401 CERTIFICATION In accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is evaluating the submitted materials to determine if there is a reasonable assurance that the activities associated with...