Watershed Management Resources
Watershed management includes the creation and implementation of plans, programs, and projects that help sustain and preserve the ecosystems that exist within a watershed. Plans take into account factors such as the wildlife, plant life, and human life within its boundaries. Managing things like water quality, drainage, and stormwater runoff are very important aspects of this work.
Watershed Planning Documents
Flint River Watershed Coalition and our partners have developed watershed plans for critical areas within our watershed:
Other Watershed Resources
Low Impact Development – The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is a group of local government offices dedicated to helping Michigan’s communities realize their efforts in improving the environment, transportation, regional growth, and education. With the help of several agencies, experts, and professionals throughout the state, SEMCOG has developed a “Low Impact Development” manual for the State of Michigan. Visit Semcog.org to view the full report and download the manual on Low Impact Development.
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy: Developing an Approvable Watershed Management Plan – Michigan's Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program provides technical assistance to stakeholders developing and implementing watershed management plans. The NPS Program approves watershed management plans based on the State's Clean Michigan Initiative (CMI) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) nine-element criteria. Learn More at Michigan.gov/EGLE.
