It’s Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week, and communities and residents throughout the Huron River Watershed be joining together to celebrate. The watershed spans 909 square miles of land, and crosses through seven counties. The Huron River Water Trail flows 125 miles into Lake Erie, providing 2.3 million people with the opportunity to paddle and swim in the river and its watershed lakes each year. Communities throughout the Huron River Watershed are the most impacted by the health and sustainability of the river, which is what makes local access and stewardship to the river so important.
Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week is an opportunity to reflect on the responsibility we share in protecting water quality for ourselves and future generations. The Huron River Watershed Council provides a number of opportunities and educational programs to get involved, and learn more about the watershed you live in. The council engages local communities and volunteers in stream monitoring and water quality sampling, public education, stormwater management, and protecting drinking water. They also work collaboratively with local partners like the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, to educate residents on the importance of managing stormwater to protect the health of the Huron River. Be sure to check out their partnership videos to learn more!
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