Administrative Requirements for Agricultural Water Withdrawals in Great Lakes States - (Tip of Mitt Watershed Council) - fact sheet providing reporting water withdrawal requirements for agricultural producers.

Coastal and Inland Waters Permit Information - (MDEQ) - application and permit information to the Inland Lake and Stream Protection Act.

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.

General NPDES Permit Issues - (EPA) - basic information about the major features and elements of the NPDES permit program.

General Permit Categories for Minor Activities in Wetlands in the State of Michigan - (MDEQ) - this publication reduces the inconvenience and cost of the permit process for applicants proposing minor activities.

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

Links to Drain Commissions and Building Departments in the Muskegon River Watershed

MDEQ Permit and Licensing Requirements - a summarization of environmental permits issued by the State of Michigan DEQ.

MDEQ Permits for General Storm Drainage Systems in Phase I and Phase II Communities - summarization of the two permit options of MDEQ.

Michigan Wetlands Yours to Protect - what wetlands are, why they are important, activities that impact wetland functions.

Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act - Inland Lakes and Streams Part 301 - (State of MI) - Michigan laws regarding inland lakes and streams.

NPDES Permits - list of active NPDES permits, general NPDES permits and permits on public notice.

NPDES Phase II Storm Water Regulations

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 - Croton Township. Contact MRWA.

Ordinances - Dayton Township, Newaygo County

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

Public Rights on Michigan Waters - guide how water rights came to be and current state of law.

Sanitary Regulations for Muskegon County - provide a means for safeguarding the environment necessary for the health and welfare of Muskegon County residents.

Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program and application and permit - (MDEQ) - process was begun to regulate pollution of Michigan's waters due to construction site management practices.

Wasting Our Water Wonderland - (Roper, C.) - a closer look at Michigan's sewage overflows, reporting laws and recommendations.

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.

Wetland Protection Summary in the Great Lakes Basin - (GLAHNF) - state and province wetland laws, regulations and tools for wetland protection.

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