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• Michigan native species resources can help you make smart choices for the environment

  Published on December 31, 2013
  Online resources are available for those looking for information native species.

• Michigan Watersheds and how our actions influence water quality

  Published on December 19, 2013
  Whether you have lived in Michigan most or all of your life or you moved here at some point, take some time to learn about Michigan Watersheds so you can do your part to help steward the Great Lakes for the next generations to enjoy.

• Are flushable bathroom products safe for sewer and septic systems?

  Published on November 21, 2013
  In recent years, the use of products such as pre-moistened "flushable" wipes have been advertised as a way to feel "cleaner" and "fresher" but most don't know they have caused damage to wastewater systems across the country.

• Finding accurate information on the Internet

  Published on November 8, 2013
  The Internet is a valuable source of information, however caution must be taken to assure the information is correct.

• Plugging an abandoned well is the right thing to do for your health, safety and the environment

  Published on November 5, 2013
  Abandoned water wells are a source of contamination of drinking water supplies that many people never think about.

• Michigan well and pump records can reveal much about the geology of your home site

  Published on November 3, 2013
  If you have a private drinking water well, your Water Well and Pump Record can help you understand what potential drinking water contaminants may exist in your area.

• Eight simple steps to creating rain gardens

  Published on July 29, 2013
  Step-by-step guide to planning and planting rain gardens helps prevent water pollution.

• Online water use reporting must be completed by April 1

  Published on February 28, 2013
  Large volume agricultural water users have one month left to file their 2012 report with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

• 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.

• 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.

• Drought conditions in the fall can damage evergreens in the winter

  Published on October 8, 2012
  Protecting evergreens from dry conditions now can mean healthier plants come spring.

• 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.

• 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.

• Rain barrels are economical and ecological

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Rain barrels can save money and energy for homeowners as they simultaneously reduce water quality pollution.

• The last word on watering perennials

  Published on June 28, 2012
  Watering perennials during droughty weather helps plants along, but are you really making a difference?

• 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.

• Modifying your shoreline property? Check local regulations first – Part 2

  Published on April 25, 2012
  Checking local zoning regulations is the first step for shoreline property owners considering major landscaping projects. The second part of this series outlines additional shoreline buffer provisions and sources of information.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 2

  Published on April 23, 2012
  Use and maintenance of septic systems will extend their ensure their success, protect individuals and protect the environment.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 1

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment.

• Managing household wastewater in sensitive shoreline areas

  Published on March 30, 2012
  Important recommendations for shoreline homeowners with septic systems