A Field Guide to Aquatic Exotic Plants and Animals - (MI Sea Grant Program) - pictures and descriptions of aquatic exotic plants and animals.

A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concerns - (Environment Canada) - developed for RAP teams and PACs working to rehabilitate ecosystems in 16 Canadian AOCs.

Achieving Water Quality Goals Through Better Site Design - contact the MRWA

Adopt Your Watershed - (EPA) - a brochure describing what a watershed is and the Adopt Your Watershed Campaign (to order).

America's Wetlands - (EPA) - our vital link between land and water

An Advocate's Field Guide to Protecting Lake Michigan - (Lake MI Federation) - restoring fish and wildlife habitat, stopping toxic pollution and water and land conservation in the Lake Michigan Watershed.

Aquatic Nuisance Species Handbook - (MDEQ) - Pictures and description of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes Area.

Aquatic Plant Identification and Management - (MSU) - publication includes some of the common nuisance aquatic plants and algae found in Michigan.

Assessment & Remediation of Contaminated Sediments (ARCS) Program - (EPA) - remediation guidance document.

Assessment & Remediation of Contaminated Sediments (ARCS) Program - (EPA) - guidance for in-situ subaqueous capping of contaminated sediments.

Baybook - (Alliance for Chesapeake Bay) - guide to reducing water pollution at home. Contact MRWA

Best Management Practices for the Use of Preservative-Treated Wood in Aquatic Environments in Michigan - (MDNR) - assists users in working with preservative-treated timber products.

Better Site Design - Watershed Leadership Kit volume I. Contact MRWA

Big Rapids Dam Removal Booklet - (CIty of Big Rapids) - a booklet explaining the story of the Big Rapids dam removal project in Big Rapids, MI

Big Rapids Riverwalk: An Environmental Assessment - an environmental assessment by FSU students about the Riverwalk Project.

Brooks Township Land Use Vision - recommendation of ways the health of lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, forests and prairies can be improved.

Brown Trout - (MSUE) - a fact sheet about brown trout. Contact MRWA

Buffers Common-sense Conservation - (USDA) - value and types of buffers.

Buffers: How they can work for you - (NRCS) - benefits of buffers. Contact MRWA

Citizens Water Quality Handbook - (Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conserv. Dist) - practical information to aid citizens in stewardship of water resources. Contact MRWA

Community Foundations as Environmental Stewards - (Com. Foundations of MI) - community foundations' efforts in the environment.

Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: (Ecological Society of America and Union of Concerned Scientists) -
Impacts on Michigan Communities and Ecosystems - projections of future climate change using 100 years of historical data for Michigan.
Reducing Heat-Trapping Emissions in Michigan - practical solutions to address the growing problem of global warming.

Contaminants in Fishes from Great Lakes-Influenced Sections and above Dams of Three Michigan Rivers - 1994 & 1995 studies of concentrations of chemicals in composite samples of fishes and the adverse effects on bald eagles and mink which consume these fishes. Contact MRWA.

County Statistics - statistics for each Michigan County such as field crops planted and harvested, population, social, economic and housing characteristics, crime, etc.

Developing a Watershed Management Plan for Water Quality - (MSU & MDEQ) - a guide to help local units of government, nonprofit organizations and citizens develop watershed management plans. Contact MRWA

Developing Partnership Agreements - (NWMI RC&D, Timberland RC&D & GVSU-AWRI) - a process to resolve resource management issues in the 1990s. Contact MRWA

Economicology - a book by Peter Wege using a combination of economics and ecology as a fundamental basis for achieving sustainability.

Environmental Do's and Don'ts on Construction Sites - (USDA) - actions to take on construction sites to help the environment.

FishBase - an internet database of information about particular species of fish.

Flood News for Michigan Floodplain Managers - (MDEQ) - quarterly newsletter of the Land and Water Management Division of MDEQ.

Flood Plain Management Services - flood plain planning assistance to states and tribes by the USACE. Contact MRWA

Floodplain Management - (MDEQ) - information about floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program, contracts and mapping.

Floristic Quality Assessment with Wetland Categories and Computer Application Programs for the State of Michigan. - (MDNR) - text only.

Functions and Values of Wetlands - (EPA) - the beneficial services wetlands provide for fish and wildlife.

Funding Wetland Projects - (EPA) - where do I go to seek funding?

Great Lakes Aquatic Nonindigenous Species List - (NOAA) - description, taxon, species, origin and other information about 162 aquatic nonindigenous species.

Great Lakes Better Backroads Guidebook - (Huron Pines RC&D) - a guide for clean water by design.

Great Lakes Communities and Ecosystems at Risk - (Ecological Society of America and Union of Concerned Scientists) - introduction to the Great Lakes Region and the projected impacts of climate change on natural and managed ecosystems.

Great Lakes Fisheries Education and Project FISH in Michigan: A Targeted Program within the Muskegon River - (MDFW & MSU) - Project FISH materials.

Great Lakes Organizational Leadership and Restoration Goals Need to Be Better Defined for Monitoring Restoration - (Government Accountability Office) - recommends EPA develop controls to ensure the Great Lakes monitoring system inventory is complete.

Groundwater Protection - (Newaygo Soil & Water Conservation Dist.) - a voluntary program for clean water in Michigan. Contact MRWA for a copy of brochure.

Groundwater Stewardship in Michigan - (MSU) - a manual to empower communities to take action and to offer approaches for forming and facilitating teams...

Guidance for Delisting Michigan's Great Lakes Areas of Concern - (MDEQ) - provides guidance to AOC communities about the State's process of delisting areas of concern.

Guidebook of Best Management Practices for Michigan Watersheds - (MDEQ) - (10/98 version).

Handbook of Michigan Boating Laws and Responsibilities. (MDNR)

Healing Our Waters - (Peter Wege) - this publication describes Wege's vision for the restoration of the Great Lakes.

Higgins Lake Watershed Management Plan - (Huron Pine RC&D) - a management plan for nonpoint source pollution reduction. Contact MRWA.

Home-A-Syst - (MI Groundwater Stewardship Program) - a home assessment system designed to help identify and lower risks to groundwater and surface water.

Hydrologic Data Collection and Analysis - (MDEQ) - introduction to hydrology, glossary, storm water management and other information.

Keeping it on the Land - May 2004 - (GLC) - newsletter featuring nonpoint education for municipal officials.

Keeping Nature Nearby - Land Conservancy of West Michigan's work.

Know Your Watershed Publications - (CTIC)
"Building Local Partnerships", "Leading & Communication", "Managing Conflict", and "Putting Together a Watershed Management Plan"

Lake Michigan Food Web - (GLERL-NOAA) - a brochure listing the dominant species of fish, zooplankton, phytoplanton and macroinvertebrates in Lake Michigan.

Lake Michigan Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP)

Lake Michigan Monitoring Inventory - (GLC) - online and searchable, the inventory covers federal, state, local and NGO efforts.

Lakeside Landscaping and Lawncare - (Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning) - a quick guide for homeowners with lists of plants, trees and shrubs to plant for healthy lakeside landscaping. Contact MRWA.

Landscaping for Wildlife and Water Quality (to order from Minnesota DNR)

Landscaping with Native Plants - (EPA) - description of what a native and a non-native plant is and why you should grow native plants.

Left Out to Dry - (PIRGIM) - stories of five instances in which large water users took advantage of public water resources for private gain.

Living with Michigan's Wetlands - (MDEQ) - a landowner's guide to support efforts to effectively protect, manage and restore wetland resources.

Lower Muskegon River Preliminary Habitat Assessment. (GVSU-AWRI) Contact MRWA.

Marine and Estuarine Protection - (EPA) programs and activities (to order)

Michigan Agricultural Pollution Prevention Directory - (MDEQ)

Michigan Citizens Knowledge, Attitudes and Groundwater Stewardship Practices: A longitudinal study - 1996-2000 - (MSU)

Michigan CLIMB - (MDE) a CD-based tool developed to assist educators in understanding the educational requirements established in Michigan. Contact MRWA.

Michigan Coastal nonpoint source program - 1995 - (MDNR) - coastal nonpoint source management areas delineated. Contact MRWA.

Michigan Geographic Data Library - information about census, drinking water wells, land cover, political features and maps.

Michigan's Environmental History Project - (MI Environmental Council) - pictures with script of Michigan's environmental history.

Michigan's Natural Resources and Environment: A Citizen's Guide - (Legislative Service Bureau) - an introduction to Michigan's natural resources and the state's efforts to manage and protect our environment.

Michigan Wetlands Yours to Protect - (Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council) - what wetlands are, why they are important, activities that impact wetland functions.

Moving Mud - (EPA) - remediating Great Lakes contaminated sediments.

MRWA Annual Progress Report - Funding Year 4/1/01-3/31/02 - Contact MRWA.

MSU Extension Information Database - featuring a number of MSUE publications and bulletins.

Muskegon Lake Community Action Plan - 2002 - Remedial Action Plan Update. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon River Hydroelectric Project Streambank Erosion Inventory - October 1998 by Consumers Energy. Contact MRWA.

Muskegon River Watershed Project - (GVSU-AWRI)

Muskegon River Watershed Youth Leadership Project - retreat materials from 1995 training. Contact MRWA.

Native American Ethnobotany - database of foods, drugs, dyes and fibers of Native American Peoples.

Natural Landscaping for Public Officials - (NE Illinois Planning Com) - the basic principles and benefits of natural landscaping.

Natural Newaygo, Brooks Township Land Use Vision Project - identification guide to the natural features of the Newaygo area.

Opinion Following Bench Trial - 2003 Judgment - Ice Mountain - Judge Root's ruling concerning Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation vs. Ice Mountain Circuit Court case.

Partnerships for Effective Long-Term Ecosystem Conservation - (MNFI) - MI local conservation groups determine priorities.

Partnership for Watersheds - watershed concerns using a voluntary approach. Contact MRWA.

Paying for Dam Removal - (Otto, B.) - a guide to selected funding sources for dam removal.

Phase I Final Report for the Muskegon River Initiative Assessment - evaluation of existing organizational infrastructure and knowledge base for serving the needs of the Great Lakes Fishery Trust's "River Initiative". Contact MRWA.

Planning and Management Guidelines for Inland Lake Property Owners. Contact MRWA.

Plant Materials for Conservation - (USDA) - federal assistance to assemble, evaluate, select, release and introduce into commerce and promote of use of new and improved plant materials for soil, water and related conservation and environmental improvement programs. Contact MRWA.

Preserving Michigan's Wetlands: Options for Local Governments - (Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council) - guidebook to help local officials understand the benefits wetlands provide.

Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide

Protecting and Restoring America's Watersheds - (EPA) - describes watershed related activities and projects, programs and coordination efforts.

Protecting Inland Lakes - (MDNR) - how you can make a difference in protecting inland lakes. Contact MRWA.

Public Involvement Handbook - (MDEQ) - intended to encourage the public's involvement in Michigan's DEQ.

Putting Together a Watershed Management Plan - (CTIC) - explains the process of putting a watershed management plan together. Contact MRWA.

Real-time Data For Michigan - (USGS) - real-time data for water quality and streamflow.

Restoring America's Wetlands - (NRCS) - description of the Wetlands Reserve Program.

Restoring Greatness to Government: Protecting the Great Lakes in the 21st Century - (MEC) - reviews the history and current performance of Great Lakes regional governance institutions.

Restoring the Connections - (Tip of Mitt Watershed Council) - stories of ecosystem restoration in Great Lakes.

Riparian Buffers Work - (USDA) - how riparian buffers benefit the environment. Contact MRWA.

Riparian Buffers Work Economically and Environmentally - (USDA) - information on CRP sign-up.

Riparian Owner's Guidebook - (GVSU-AWRI) - understanding the link between everyday activities and the health of our waterways.

Ruddiman Creek Fact Sheet - (Muskegon Conservation Dist) - facts about Ruddiman Creek in Muskegon, how it was polluted, and what has been accomplished.

Sanitary Regulations for Muskegon County - (Muskegon Co. Health Dept) - provide a means for safeguarding the environment necessary for the health and welfare of Muskegon County residents.

Save a Shore - (Muskegon Conservation Dist & Drain Commissioner) - description of Adopt-a-Stream Program to improve Muskegon County's streams and shores. Contact MRWA.

Save Our Streams - (Izaak Walton League of America) - collection of publications on tools to help your monitor, protect and restore earth's water. Contact MRWA.

Saving the Great Lakes One Garden at a Time - (Rain Gardens of W MI) - info in creating a rain garden.

Selling Your Development Rights - (MDNR) - a pamphlet describing a unique way you can preserve your property.

Soil Survey - Muskegon County - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey - Osceola County - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Lake and Wexford Counties - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Mecosta County - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Newaygo County - (USDA) - Contact MRWA.

State of the Great Lakes Annual Report 2004 - (MDEQ) - encouraging examples demonstrating Michigan's long history of collaborating to protect our water.

Stormwater Educational Handbook - (GVSU) - a manual to clarify and expand on the Model Stormwater Ordinance for Kent County.

Stormwater Management Guidebook - (MDEQ) - guidebook to provide a reference for state and local officials on stormwater management.

Stormwater Practices for Cold Climates - (CWP) - implementing and design recommendations for stormwater best management practices under cold climatic conditions.

Stream Corridor Restoration - (USDA) - principles, processes and practices of stream corridor restoration.

Stream Sites: Buying, Building and Care - (DNR) - how to select and build correctly beside a stream or river. Contact MRWA.

Teaching About Wetlands - (EPA) - Why a wetland is important and what and how should wetland information be taught.

The Birds of Michigan - (Wood, N.) a list of Michigan birds with pictures and a database of sightings.

The Conservation of Biological Diversity in the Great Lakes Ecosystem - (The Nature Conservancy) - issues and opportunities concerning the conservation of biological diversity in the Great Lakes Ecosystem.

The Importance of Ground Water in the Great Lakes Region - (USGS)

The Karner Blue Butterfly in Michigan - (MNFI) - a fact sheet showing pictures of the endangered male and female Karner Blue Butterflies and where they live.

The Lake & Reservoir Restoration Guidance Manual (EPA - 1st & 2nd editions) - guides to protecting and restoring lakes and reservoirs. (Ordering information)

The Mill - a newspaper publication with the history of Marion, MI. Contact MRWA.

The Muskegon River Unnatural Wonder - Courtesy of The Muskegon Chronicle - a 4-part series by Jeff Alexander that takes an exhaustive look at the Muskegon River system. (This is a very large file).

The Walk - (MSUE) - taking your youth outdoors for environmental stewardship and learning. Contact MRWA.

Think Globally, Act Locally - (USDA) - contact MRWA.

This Land is Your Land - (MSUE) - free, activity-based youth curriculum on land use issues developed by MSU Extension's United Growth for Kent County project.

Top 10 Watershed Lessons Learned - (EPA) - identification of top lessons learned in pursuing a watershed approach to protecting lakes, rivers, wetlands and streams.

Types of Wetlands - (EPA) - brief descriptions of the major types of wetlands found in the U.S.

Understanding Your Watershed - (MSU) - a web-based mapping program utilizing the capabilities of GIS.

USDA Riparian Forest Buffers - conservation practice job sheet.

US Fish & Wildlife Service - Michigan - (USFWS) - info about USFWS in Michigan.

Using Conservation Easements to Preserve the Land you Love - (Land Conserv. of WMI) - land use practices through conservation easements.

Water Area and Land Area Percentages by County.

Water Management - (MDEQ) - activities that have potential impacts to the public trust, riparian rights, or may impair or destroy the waters or other natural resources are regulated by MDEQ. This site includes a list of contacts and other information.

Watershed Councils in Michigan - (MDEQ) - a list of watershed councils.

Water Quality Field Guide - (ordering information) - information to Soil Conservation Service Field Office personnel on control of nonpoint sources of pollution from agricultural lands.

Wetland Monitoring and Assessment - (EPA) - reasons why we should monitor wetlands.

Wetland Restoration - (EPA) - what and why wetlands should be restored.

Wetland Walk Manual - (EPA) - a description of a valuable resource - wetlands.

Wetlands Overview - (EPA) - description of a wetland.

Wetlands Protection - (DEQ) - information about what wetlands are, why they are important, state, federal and local wetland regulations and wetland permits.

What's Facing US Dams - (CE News) - current issues and changing protocol about dams including the Big Rapids dam removal. Contact MRWA.

What You Need to Know if You Own or Purchase Property with Environmental Contamination - (MDEQ) - fact sheet giving info on how Michigan's environmental cleanup programs affect the property owner.

White Lake, Muskegon Lake and Muskegon River Studies - a list of available studies on White Lake, Muskegon Lake and the Muskegon River which are available at the Muskegon Conservation District.

Without Everyone's Help This is What Your Lake Could Become (ML&SA) - a brochure to help solve lake problems. Contact MRWA.

Yours to Protect - (MI Land Use Institute) - A guide to sensitive shoreline development.

Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice) - (MNFI) - fact sheet about zizania aquatica and state distribution, recognition, habitat, biology and research needs.