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UPDATE 03/25/20: Water Resources Commissioner's Office Closed Through April 12, 2020

UPDATE 03/25/20:  The Water Resources Commissioner’s Office Is Closed Through April 12, 2020.  Please continue to check the Water Resources Commissioner’s website for updates.

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March 25, 2020

For Immediate R...

Limited Soil Erosion Program Services

UPDATE 03/25/20:

Soil Erosion Program Services will be limited through 04/12/20.

On March 25, 2020, Washtenaw County Administrator Gregory Dill announced that all non-essential County operations will now be closed through April 12, 2020. This closure includ...

Issues of the Environment-Chemical Impacts In Fighting The Spread Of COVID-19

Issues of the Environment Weekly radio show hosted by David Fair that airs each Wednesday at 6:50am and 8:50am. This show has been named Best Mini-Documentary or Series by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters!

• March 25, 2020: Chemical...

The Green Room. . .A2 Zero - Carbon-Neutrality Campaign

The Green Room

"The Green Room" is a collaboration between the City of Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network (CTN), Washtenaw County Public Works and the Office of the Water Resources Commissioner.  The show is produced by B...

Coronavirus Information

Information is now being shared on our new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage. Go to www.washtenaw.org/COVID19 for the latest updates.

Plant Michiganders

Plant Michiganers

Native plants have deep,“thirsty” roots that help retain water on your site and filter out the pollutants in runoff. They help stabilize soils and prevent erosion. Try just one in your garden this year:• For ...

Raising of Portage Baseline Lake Levels

The lake level at Portage and Baseline Lakes will be raised beginning Friday, March 20th, 2020 and will gradually continue until it reaches its normal legal level of 851.54 feet above sea level, estimated to be around Monday, March 30th, 2020 (conditions ...

The Green Room. . .Climate Change -The Science of Extreme Weather

The Green Room

"The Green Room" is a collaboration between the City of Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network (CTN), Washtenaw County Public Works and the Office of the Water Resources Commissioner.  The show is produced by B...