Water Resources | Washtenaw County, MI

Water Quality Protection Award: Thurston Nature Center

The Thurston Nature Center won the Water Quality Protection Award for their exemplary work in building and maintaining rain gardens, involving students in water quality monitoring and working to improve the water quality in the Thurston Pond. Read on...
In the News. . .Recycling Challenges & Opportunities

Tune in to CTN Ann Arbor to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on...

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Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control

The program's purpose is to provide protection of surface water and the environment from the adverse impacts of earth changes by assuring appropriate design and implementation of soil erosion and sedimentation control measures within Washtenaw County.
County Drains

Within County drainage districts, the Water Resources Commissioner is responsible for accounting of expenditures and financial statements, maintaining records of the establishment and operation of each, and conducting routine maintenance of the drains. Read on...

Title	Additional Information/Description
Brenda's Butterflies	Create habitat for butterflies in your yard.
The Pollinator Pyramid	What you can do help bees.
Water Quality: It's In Our Hands	Help water quality from your own home
Clancy's Boat Tour	Winner 2008 Millers Creek Film Festival
Home Energy Conservation Series: Home Energy Sense Are We Listening Saving Energy Starts at Home	2008 Michigan Emmy Nominee
Septic Systems & Water Quality: "It's All Connected"	Septic systems & water quality
Safe Disposal of Medications	Winner 2007 Michigan Recycling Spotlight Award
Engine Idling: The Costs to our Health, Environment & Economy
Drain Commissioners in Michigan	Learn about Drain Commissioner's responsibilities

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