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. 

  1. Issues of the Environment-Michigan Clean Water Corps works to keep Washtenaw County's water clean

    Tune in to WEMU89.1 to learn about environmental issues impacting Washtenaw County! Read on...
  2. Spotlight Articles- EE Awards

    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...
  3. Events with Sun-horizon-background

    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...
  4. Photo of Flook Dam, a 5 bay concrete dam with about a 15 foot drop.

    Flook Dam Informational Meeting

    Watch the recording of the Flook Dam Informational Meeting held on October 25, 2023. Read on...
  5. 2024 winter MRG announcement

    Master Rain Gardener Class

    Become a master rain gardener in this virtual class! Read on...
  6. PBL LL FB News Story

    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...
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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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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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