There are many stormwater, watershed management, and pollution prevention resources available, for both the public and local governments. The resources below will be helpful to you and your community leaders.
Local Environmental Groups:
Friends of the Looking Glass River
Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council
Green Mid-Michigan, green infrastructure
Michigan Water Environment Association
Ingham County Bureau of Environmental Health - Surface Water Sampling
Ingham County Point of Sale Ordinance - regulating onsite septic systems
Barry-Eaton County Evaluation and Maintenance Regulation of onsite septic systems (scroll down to News)
Mid-Michigan Health Department
Woldumar Nature Center
Harris Nature Center
Adopt A River: Lansing Board of Water & Light or Impression 5 Science Center
Draw Down Clean Up What a Grand Idea!
Thornapple River Watershed Group
Thornapple Grand Conservation District (Eaton County)
Ingham County Conservation District
Clinton County Conservation District
Urban Options
Watershed Resources:
MSU Crop & Soil Sciences - soil testing
MSU Extension Soil Web Pages for Consumers
Center for Watershed Protection
Center for Watershed Protection - Information Clearing House (Stormcenter)
Institute of Water Research - Michigan State University
Low Impact Development
NEMO - Education for Municipal Operations/Officials
Smart Growth America
American Rivers
The River Network
The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
Huron River Watershed Council
Clinton River Watershed Council
Friends of the Rouge
The Rouge River Project
Friends of the Maple River
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, Stormwater Clearing House
Carrier Creek Stormwater Management
Watershed Management Council
Michigan Resources:
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
MDEQ Municipal Program / MS4 Permit Guidance
MDEQ Nonpoint Source Pollution
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners
Michigan Wetlands Program (MDEQ)
Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Michigan Section- Natural Resource Conservation Service
Volunteer Monitoring (MDEQ)
Earth Force - Project Green
Project Green (Woldumar)
Michigan Heritage River Trails
Filling the Gaps: Environmental Protection Options for Local Governments (c) 2003
Local Section - Sierra Club
Michigan Pollution Prevention - See restaurant information to help reduce grease in sewer lines
Federal Resources:
Onsite septic system tracking database (free from EPA)
Clean Water Act
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Watersheds
EPA Model Ordinances to Protect Natural Resources
EPA Menu of Best Management Practices
EPA Nonpoint Source Toolbox
EPA Low Impact Development
Recycling Resources:
Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information
Ingham County Recycling Information
Eaton County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information
Eaton County Recycling Information
Clinton County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information
Clinton County Recycling Information
Granger - Local Waste Management
United States Green Building Council
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