Huron River Watershed Council: Summer 2014 Recreation Eventscleanwaterchronicles: The Huron River Watershed Council is hosting a number of events this summer including the Single Fly Fisherman Tournament on July 20th. Click on the link for more information on the great summer recreational events being hosted by the Huron River Watershed Council.
Huron River Watershed Council: Summer 2014 Recreation EventsThe Huron River Watershed Council is hosting a number of events this summer including the Single Fly Fisherman Tournament on July 20th. Click on the link for more information on the great summer recreational events being hosted by the Huron River Watershed Council.
Michigan farm officials oppose federal authority expansion over waterMichigan farm officials are fighting an attempt by the federal Environmental Protection agency to regulate small bodies of water. They fear that a new permit process would make farming more expensive and time-consuming.
Study asks: Is there an easier way to locate at-risk septic systems?In fact, one of the more perplexing questions about water pollution in this river has been “how much of a problem are failing septics?”
Friends of the Rouge: Its time for Spring Cleaning! People needed to Clean and Care for the Rouge RiverFriends of the Rouge is asking for your help. Join your friends and neighbors in cleaning up the Rouge River and restoring the land to improve water quality this spring. Rouge Rescue work sites have been scheduled [...]
Ann Arbor adopts 'green streets' policy to address stormwater runoff, pollutionIn its latest attempt to be eco-friendly, the city of Ann Arbor has adopted an official “green streets” policy. That essentially means every time a city street is constructed or reconstructed, improved stormwater management will be a top priority. “It’s…
Report: Lake Erie's health threatened, needs nutrient dietThe quality of water in Lake Erie has been falling for a decade and decisive government action is needed, a new report says.
Small streams are seen everywhere across the US, but their role in keeping our nation’s waterways healthy can be easily forgotten. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, approximately 117 million people get some of their drinking water from sources that rely on streams. Many people directly rely on streams to provide for their drinking water, [...]