Our Mission

We seek to inspire the residents and communities of Washtenaw County to protect surface water and the environment while maintaining necessary drainage. Within the authority granted to our office, we provide resources to reduce flooding, dispose of home toxics, and improve water quality. 

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    Issues of the Environment-Environmental Education Program in Ann Arbor Schools teaches students

    Tune in to WEMU89.1 to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on...
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    Household Hazardous Waste Program Opens New Location

    To better meet the demands of the program, the Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office, in partnership with GFL Environmental, will open a new location on October 3, 2023. Read on...
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    Business Owners – protect water quality inside, outside & under your building!

    Businesses have a direct effect on the water quality in the Rouge River watershed. Protect water quality inside, outside & under your building! Read on...
  4. Rainscaping

    Rain Gardens on Parade in Southeast Michigan. Get on the map!

    See the rain gardens in your neighborhood or add your own project to the RainScaping of Southeast Michigan crowdsourced map. Read on...
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    Issues of the Environment-Takeaways from Washtenaw County's '500-year, 3-hour storm'

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    Issues of the Environment-Tracking and mapping rain gardens in Washtenaw County measuring benefits

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    Issues of the Environment-Lyme disease on the increase in Washtenaw County

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