Resources

Soil Association Map of Michigan

Published on February 4, 2016
A wall map displaying soil types in Michigan.
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake

Published on November 23, 2015
Rebuilding an Eroding Bank on an Inland Lake: A Comparison of Traditional and Prefabricated Encapsulated Soil Lifts
Exploring the Prairie Fen Wetlands of Michigan

Published on November 11, 2015
A textbook that covers the details of Prairie Fen wetlands of Michigan.
Managing Michigan Ponds for Sports Fishing

Published on November 10, 2015
This bulletin is primarily for the present or prospective owner of a Michigan pond where the main goal is sport fishing—for the owner, his or her family, and a few friends.
Between Land and Lake: Michigan's Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands

Published on November 10, 2015
Imagine flying over the shoreline of western Lake Erie and seeing a mile-wide swath of grasses and bulrushes rippling in the winds. As the plane passes, thousands of waterfowl rise and take flight to a distant edge of the marsh.
Considering Aquatic Ecosystems: The Basis for Michigan's Water Withdrawal Assessment Proc.(WQ60)

Published on November 9, 2015
In 2008, the Michigan Legislature enacted historic new laws to manage large quantity water withdrawals using hydrologic and ecological sciences as the framework for policy development.
Certified Natural Shoreline Professional Training Manual

Published on October 28, 2015
Michigan’s abundance of inland lakes provides seasonal and year-round waterfront living for many Michigan citizens.
Natural Shoreline Landscapes on Michigan's Inland Lakes

Published on October 28, 2015
A 70 page publication on the natural shoreline landscapes on Michigan's inland lakes.
Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of Aquatic Plants of Michigan (WQ55)

Published on October 27, 2015
A Citizen's Guide for the Identification, Mapping and Management of the Common Rooted Aquatic Plants of Michigan Lakes
Water Withdrawals and Water Use in Michigan (WQ62)

Published on October 20, 2015
Maintaining accurate information about the amount of water used in Michigan and the purposes of its use is important for effective water resource management.