Huron River Net

Environment Links

LakeNet is a global network of people and organizations in more than 90 countries dedicated to the conservation and sustainable development of lake ecosystems. The network is guided by an international steering committee with regional representatives in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a non-partisan political
organization that works to elect and hold accountable public officials
who will champion a healthy and vital Michigan by preserving and
protecting our air, land and water.

EPA: Municipalities must reduce pollution Phosphorus flow traced to Mill Creek subwatershed- More Here!

USGS Water Level Stations on the Huron

Huron River at Ann Arbor, MI

Huron River at Milford, MI

Huron River near Hamburg, MI

The USGS did an interesting study on habitat and the Bass population on the Huron.

Washtenaw County's Huron River Environmental Page

Hamburg Township's Hydrology web page regarding our lakes.

Zebra Mussel Information.....an important issue for the Huron!

Another invasive species...Purple Loosestrife info at the Great Lakes Information Network

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web Site with Huron River Information

Washtenaw County's Mallet Creek Restoration Project

A site for those interested in EcoLiving

The State of Michigan Library maintains MEL, a list of related links, with Michigan Environmental Links located here.

Huron Valley Sierra Club

National Wildlife Federation

Frogs!!!!! This is a VERY neat site, and you can also get involved in the FrogWatch. They also have a list of native michigan frogs and toads.

Interested in using Native Plants in your yard/garden? check here for a nice native plant guide for the Great Lakes area.

Again, the Huron River Watershed Council has an excellent web site!

HURON RIVER
WATERSHED FACTS

# The Huron River Watershed Council, the oldest watershed group in Michigan, was formed in 1965 in response to water-quality concerns. Its membership includes dozens of governments, organizations and citizens, to whom it provides scientific and technical assistance in forming polices that help protect the water.

# The watershed drains 910 square miles of land, moving about 383 million gallons of water each day.

# It includes 74 communities. Its geography ranges from the Milford area in Oakland County to the Stockbridge area southeast of Lansing down through Ann Arbor, Belleville, Flat Rock and eventually into Lake Erie, where it drains.

# More than 90 dams alter the course of the river and its tributaries, most notably at Kensington Metropark, where a dam creates Kent Lake -- a favorite of boaters, swimmers and anglers.

# In addition to Kensington, the watershed runs through numerous other Metroparks, including Lake Erie, Oakwoods, Willow, Lower Huron, Dexter-Huron and Hudson Mills.

# The river contains close to 100 species of fish. The watershed supports critters including mink, muskrat, beaver, otter and is a stopover for migrating bald eagles, peregrine falcons, ospreys and sandhill cranes.

For more information, visit www.hrwc.org.

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Huron River Environment The Huron River Watershed Council This page has a wealth of information regarding the Huron River The Watershed Council's reports are available here . Dirk Fischbach has submitted a very thoughtful article regarding the impact of the many dams on the Huron titled "A River Tries to Run Through It". Washtenaw County Conservation District - the WCCD's Mission statement is "To assist landowners with, and provide leadership in, the conservation, management and wise use of natural resources of Washtenaw County. " The web page has information on a HUGE number of conservation related topics (check out the "conservation a to z" link). They also have a comprehensive section on the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (this should be of interest to anyone, especially those that live on/near the rivers and lakes). The WCCD offers FREE presentations on water quality protection around the home to individuals and groups, adults and children. The most recent annual report can be found here . PROTECTING RESIDENTS’ DRINKING WATER FROM CONTAMINATION More than 20,000 households in Washtenaw County obtain their drinking water from private wells on their property, and 20% of water supplied to residents in Ann Arbor comes from city wells. This means that groundwater is a vital resource for the people of Washtenaw County. Protecting this resource requires responsible groundwater stewardship activities from all residents in the County. To become educated about groundwater protection, you can obtain free information and advice from the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP). This organization provides literature on activities that impact groundwater quality, including well and septic system maintenance, yard and garden care, and hazardous household product storage and disposal. In order to determine the risks to groundwater contamination on your own property, the MGSP is offering a free HomeASyst manual, and assistance with completing the assessment, to anyone interested. This program is completely confidential. Protecting groundwater resources is everyone’s responsibility. It is important to take action, not only for the sake of our community and natural resources, but also for safeguarding your family from serious illnesses that can be caused by drinking water contamination. To inquire about programs, or to obtain your free HomeASyst manual, please contact Mary Beth Lake, the MGSP representative in Washtenaw County, at 734-761-6721 ext. 5. Mary Beth can schedule a meeting with you to go over the information in the booklet. She is also available for group presentations that cover groundwater protection and other environmental health issues The Livingston County Conservation District has a web page here! Your lawn and the River! We are past the day of being able to do what we want without being worried about the impact on our environment. Those of us living near the Huron need to be very aware of the choices we make! A good, basic site regarding the responsibility of living near a body of water can be found on the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund Hamburg Township has enacted a restriction on fertilizer, the following is a quote from the Brighton Argus: In the world of neighborhoods, it's the greenest lawn that can cause the most green envy among yard slaves everywhere. Unfortunately, the chemical fertilizers many use on their lawns are turning area lakes green, as well. A new ordinance enacted in Hamburg Township limits the amount of fertilizers residents may apply to their lawns. It's specifically aimed at regulating the use of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, due to its infiltration into area waterways, resulting in increased algae and aquatic plant growth. The ordinance targets fertilizer use on turf - mainly lawns, school grounds and parks - and does not apply to its use in gardens, farms or landscapes. Fertilizers may not be applied after Nov. 15 or before April 1 of any given year, and may not be applied more than once every eight weeks and not more than four times a year. Golf courses may be allowed a greater number of applications.					Environment Links LakeNet is a global network of people and organizations in more than 90 countries dedicated to the conservation and sustainable development of lake ecosystems. The network is guided by an international steering committee with regional representatives in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a non-partisan political organization that works to elect and hold accountable public officials who will champion a healthy and vital Michigan by preserving and protecting our air, land and water. EPA: Municipalities must reduce pollution Phosphorus flow traced to Mill Creek subwatershed- More Here! USGS Water Level Stations on the Huron Huron River at Ann Arbor, MI Huron River at Milford, MI Huron River near Hamburg, MI The USGS did an interesting study on habitat and the Bass population on the Huron. Washtenaw County's Huron River Environmental Page Hamburg Township's Hydrology web page regarding our lakes. Zebra Mussel Information.....an important issue for the Huron! Another invasive species...Purple Loosestrife info at the Great Lakes Information Network U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web Site with Huron River Information Washtenaw County's Mallet Creek Restoration Project A site for those interested in EcoLiving The State of Michigan Library maintains MEL, a list of related links, with Michigan Environmental Links located here. Huron Valley Sierra Club National Wildlife Federation Frogs!!!!! This is a VERY neat site, and you can also get involved in the FrogWatch. They also have a list of native michigan frogs and toads. Interested in using Native Plants in your yard/garden? check here for a nice native plant guide for the Great Lakes area. Again, the Huron River Watershed Council has an excellent web site! HURON RIVER WATERSHED FACTS # The Huron River Watershed Council, the oldest watershed group in Michigan, was formed in 1965 in response to water-quality concerns. Its membership includes dozens of governments, organizations and citizens, to whom it provides scientific and technical assistance in forming polices that help protect the water. # The watershed drains 910 square miles of land, moving about 383 million gallons of water each day. # It includes 74 communities. Its geography ranges from the Milford area in Oakland County to the Stockbridge area southeast of Lansing down through Ann Arbor, Belleville, Flat Rock and eventually into Lake Erie, where it drains. # More than 90 dams alter the course of the river and its tributaries, most notably at Kensington Metropark, where a dam creates Kent Lake -- a favorite of boaters, swimmers and anglers. # In addition to Kensington, the watershed runs through numerous other Metroparks, including Lake Erie, Oakwoods, Willow, Lower Huron, Dexter-Huron and Hudson Mills. # The river contains close to 100 species of fish. The watershed supports critters including mink, muskrat, beaver, otter and is a stopover for migrating bald eagles, peregrine falcons, ospreys and sandhill cranes. For more information, visit www.hrwc.org.