A Hydrologic Study of the Ryerson Creek Watershed - (MDEQ) - goal is to better understand Ryerson Creek Watershed's hydrology and the impact of development to address and improve water quality.

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

Analysis of Initiatives and Best Practices for Regional Green Infrastructure Visioning and Policy Setting - (Public Sector Consultants) - prepared for western Michigan to address environmental assets.

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

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

DNR Land Acquisition Maps - individual county maps depicting DNR ownership and type of fund.

Fish and Wildlife Resources of the Great Lakes Coastal Wetlands within the U.S. - overview of fish and wildlife resources, impact of Great Lakes water level fluctuations, common and scientific names for vegetation, fish and other wildlife. Contact MRWA.

Follow the Money - Uncovering and Reforming Michigan's Sprawl Subsidies - (MLUI)

Forecasting land use change and its environment impact at a watershed scale - (Tang et al) - past and future land use changes in Muskegon River Watershed.

Keeping Nature Nearby - Land Conservancy of West Michigan.

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

Land Use Control and Environmental Protection Issues in Michigan's Right to Farm Program - (Norris) - brief history of land use regulation in Michigan.

Land Use Data for Muskegon River Watershed Counties - (GVSU)

Land Use Decision Making in Michigan: A Fragmented System - (MI Land Use Leadership Council) - describes present structure for land use decision making in Michigan.

Lines in the Sand - (MLUI) - Great Lakes beach walking case.

Liquid Gold Rush - (MLUI) - current policy issues and steps Michigan can take to ensure its water security.

Managing Land Use Change in Michigan's Future - (MSUE) - overview, major issues, opportunities and challenges.

Managing Michigan's Wildlife: A Landowner's Guide - (MDNR) - discusses habitat management, species management, list of animals & resource directory.

Michigan Atlas maps from 1895 with links to each individual county

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

Michigan Land Cover/Use Classification System 2000 - MDNR - revision and update of the Michigan Land Cover/Use Classification System.

Michigan Land Resource Project - land use projections (2020 & 2040) for the entire state of Michigan using GIS.

Michigan's Changing Landscape - MI Land Resource Project - new info to guide land use decision-making.

Michigan's Land, Michigan's Future - MI Land Use Leadership Council - ten smart growth tenets used to develop many of the Council's recommendations.

Michigan's Public Lands - MDNR - map outlining Michigan's national parks and forests, wildlife refuges, etc.

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

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

Ordinances - Big Rapids Township, Mecosta County

Ordinances - Brooks Township, Newaygo County

Ordinances - City of Big Rapids, MI

Ordinances - City of Manton

Ordinances - City of Newaygo

Ordinances - City of Muskegon, MI

Ordinances - City of North Muskegon

Ordinances - Dayton Township, Newaygo County

Population projections for Mecosta, Montcalm and Osceola Counties - projections for years 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020.

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

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

Soil Survey - Muskegon County - Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey - Osceola County. Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Lake and Wexford Counties. Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Mecosta County. Contact MRWA.

Soil Survey of Newaygo County. Contact MRWA.

Status of Planning and Zoning in Michigan's Great Lakes Shoreline Communities - (MI Sea Grant) - snapshot of coastal Michigan's local land use policies and laws.

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

Summary of Recent Data on Land Use and Related Trends and Conditions - (Public Sector Consultants)

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

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.

Timeline of Michigan's Development and Settlement - (Public Sector Consultants) - from 1600 thru 2003 outlining general activities in Michigan.

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

Water Area and Land Area Percentages by County.

Water Works - (MLUI) - move beyond the static present to a point where problems are solved.

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

Yours to Protect - (MLUI) - A guide to sensitive shoreline development.