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• Celebrate Septic Smart Week

  Published on September 1, 2015
  The United States EPA is celebrating the third annual Septic Smart Week from Sept 21 to Sept 25 to promote better use and maintenance of septic system nationwide.

• Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur.

• Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 1 – Trees

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come.

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  What can you do to help protect your lake?

  Published on September 30, 2015
  Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds.

• Septic systems survey shows positive impacts

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Results from informal follow up surveys shows participant are adopting positive changes to protect and maintain their onsite waste water treatment systems.

• Clean Water Act has a new twist for farms

  Published on July 3, 2014
  The ditches and streams on your farmland will fall under new standards if regulations become the law of the land.

• Gardening tips for wise use of your water resources

  Published on July 21, 2011
  Implementing environmentally friendly gardening practices can avoid waste and help protect water quality.

• Water saving perennials: Carefree and beautiful without the fuss

  Published on August 10, 2011
  Tired of paying steep water bills throughout the summer, or just want to be a good steward? Consider these low-maintenance and drought tolerant perennials.

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  Sustainable Water Strategy plan provides a roadmap for Michigan’s future

  Published on July 2, 2015
  Public invited to review, offer comments on state strategy

• Updated “Landscaping for Water Quality: Garden Designs for Homeowners” now available

  Published on November 9, 2012
  Improve water quality by preventing erosion, reducing flooding, saving water and providing habitat through simple landscape features designed to collect and treat run-off.

• Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

  Published on August 6, 2019
  Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

• Rain gardens: Part 2 - Rain garden plants

  Published on March 25, 2014
  Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders, but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.

• Water alkalinity and pH: What they mean in regards to water quality

  Published on April 12, 2018
  Understanding the difference between alkalinity and pH and how alkaline water can affect plants is important in determining what to do to remedy possible nutritional problems.

• Water Policy in Michigan balances human and ecological needs

  Published on February 17, 2012
  Michigan applies property law and regulation to balance water uses by humans and natural systems and implement the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.

• Michigan online Large Volume Water Use reports due April 1

  Published on February 3, 2013
  Agricultural water use withdrawals in Michigan of 70 gallons per minute or more need to be reported via the new online system by April 1.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Knowing the signs of trouble in your septic system can save dollars in costly repairs and protect individual health and the environment.

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  Part 2: Southern Michigan’s hidden treasure

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Exclusive natural community may be common in southern Michigan.

• Tough time for trees: Heat, drought, and storms take their toll

  Published on July 9, 2012
  Our record-breaking heat wave coupled with widespread severe thunderstorms made this a rough week for trees in Lower Michigan and surrounding areas.

• Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1

  Published on March 17, 2014
  Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids!