Purpose

Washtenaw County’s natural resources enrich our quality of life by providing a clean and abundant supply of groundwater and surface water, unique scenic beauty and natural landscapes that provide recreational opportunities and help to visually separate our landscapes.

Plan Objectives

Objective #1 - Protect and improve the quality of our water resources through a comprehensive approach of planning, maintenance, retrofit and new development best management practices.

Objective #2 - Preserve wetlands, woodlands, floodplains and other natural features through resource assessments, model regulations and leveraging open space and trail programs.

Objective #3 - Improve air quality for county residents by reducing automobile and other source emissions.

Objective #4 -  Increase awareness and use of best management techniques through an aggressive public education program.

Implementation Projects

Supporting Documents

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Natural Resources