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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Environmental Excellence Award Winners
We held our 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards ceremony on October 26th and had a wonderful time celebrating our new partners and award winners. Read on... -
Upcoming Events, Garden Work Days, Rain Garden Tours, & More
Plan to attend some great events, garden work days, rain garden tours, and more using this event list. Check back often for updates! Read on... -
Flook Dam Informational Meeting
Watch the recording of the Flook Dam Informational Meeting held on October 25, 2023. Read on... -
Master Rain Gardener Class
Become a master rain gardener in this virtual class! Read on... -
Lowering of Portage and Base Line Lakes
The lake level of Portage and Base Line lakes will be lowered beginning on November 21, 2023. The lakes will reach the winter range by December 1, 2023. Read on... -
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... -
Issues of the Environment-Washtenaw County expands household toxics disposal program
Tune in to WEMU89.1 to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on... -
Issues of the Environment-Safety a key issue in growing environmentally-friendly cycling community
Tune in to WEMU89.1 to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on... -
Issues of the Environment-PFAS contamination bringing end to family farm in Brighton
Tune in to WEMU89.1 to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on... -
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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