Managing Lakefront Properties
for Water Quality Presentation Oxford , MI----- On October 25,
2011 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. the Clinton River Watershed
Council (CRWC) will hold a free Managing Lakefront Properties
for Water Quality presentation at the Oxford Village Offices
2 West Burdick Oxford, MI 48371. Discover how making small adjustments
in our landscaping practices can make a big difference in the
health of our creeks, lakes and rivers. Resources provided will
assist participants in the planning process for designing native
lake/stream buffers. Attendees will receive plant lists, sample
landscape plans and other related resources. For more information
on how to protect our water resources call (248) 601-0606 or
email contact@crwc.org to register. Registration is required.
The Clinton River watershed covers 760 square miles through
four counties (Macomb, Oakland, Lapeer, and St. Clair). From
its headwaters in Springfield Township, the Clinton River travels
80 miles and eventually empties into Lake St. Clair in Harrison
Township. Over 1.4 million people live in the watershed's 60
communities. The CRWC is a non-profit environmental organization
that protects, enhances, and celebrates the Clinton River, its
watershed, and Lake St. Clair.
The Clinton River Watershed Council is looking for citizens,
civic groups and communities to join hands to help clean up
areas along the Clinton River. For more information of if you
are interested in coordinating an event in your community please
call Michele Arquette-Palermo at 248-601-0606 or email Michele@crwc.org.
View: STREAM
LEADERS at the river in Auburn Hills at River Woods Park.
(Link
to SEMCOG Partners for Clean Water)
Under the federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Clean
Air Act, SEMCOG is the designated planning agency for both water
and air quality.
The Information Center contains a publications database of all
current SEMCOG reports. Residents interested in improving the
region's air and water quality have access to the Ozone Action
and Ours to Protect programs. This is also the place to come
for carpooling and vanpooling opportunities.
GET
ON BOARD VIDEO on transit progress.
SEMCOG
Did You Know? video
Protecting Our Water...Seven
Simple Steps
Department
of Enviromental Quality
Department of Environmental Quality Water Programs establish
water quality standards, assess water quality, provide regulatory
oversight for all public water supplies, issue permits to regulate
the discharge of industrial and municipal wastewaters, monitor
State Water resources for water quality, the quantity and quality
of aquatic habitat, the health of aquatic communities, and compliance
with state laws.
Water Quality Awareness Month Summer is inching
closer and Macomb County has beautiful lakes, rivers and streams
for all residents to enjoy. Unfortunately, polluted runoff from
everyday household activities is a major source of contamination.
Visit the Macomb County website for information on how to protect
our environment.
MSU Extension provides information and offers on-going educational
programs in three areas:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Children, Youth and Family Programs
Community and Economic Development
