Water Quality and Quantity

Michigan has more than 36 million acres of land with more than 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of streams. Assuring water quality so that the state’s water resources support designated uses such as drinking, recreation, and ecological health is a long-term concern. We will:

  • Increase participants’ understanding of ecology, natural resources management and decision-making, ecosystems and processes, and contested issues.
  • Increase participants’ awareness of the impacts their actions have on water resources.
  • Determine the best way to remove pollutants from soil and water and turn over these areas into safe, productive sites.
  • Keep Michigan's surface and groundwater clean and make all citizens aware of why this is a critical issue.
  • Ensure that a safe, secure and plentiful water supply is available for the state's citizens, industries, wildlife, and natural areas.