News
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Registration for State of the Lake event ending soon
Published on February 15, 2019
Don’t forget to register for State of the Lake: A Tri-state Water Quality Discussion before Feb. 22 since space availability is limited.
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Water system food safety inspections
Published on February 11, 2019
There are several concerns regarding a water system inspection from a food safety perspective and compliance to the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule.
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Can medications harm my septic system?
Published on February 8, 2019
If someone in your home is taking medications for an extended period, you may want to have your septic tank pumped more often.
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Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications.
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Water School workshop set for Feb. 27-28, 2019, in southeast Michigan; new scholarships available
Published on February 7, 2019
Elected and appointed officials from Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Livingston counties eligible for full scholarship to attend.
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Is water quality a trade-off for the benefits of no-till?
Published on January 11, 2019
Presence of macropores increases phosphorus loss via subsurface drainage.
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International Joint Commission: Great Lakes watchdog
Published on January 3, 2019
The International Joint Commission is an independent organization charged with protecting the waters of the Great Lakes for both the United States and Canada.
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Protect your septic system from large party gatherings
Published on December 19, 2018
Additional water inputs from bathroom use during a large party without pre-planning can cause an unwanted surprise for your guests.
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Dry vernal pools are still pools!
Published on December 14, 2018
They may be hard to spot, but they still need to be protected.
