Brian Talsma

The Kalamazoo River Watershed Management Plan provides a unified framework for integrated water resource management within the watershed. It emphasizes an integrated approach to water supply and quality, recognizing the interconnectedness of ground and surface waters. The plan outlines specific goals and actions to preserve, protect, and enhance the watershed's water resources, address issues such as non-point source pollution and legacy PCB contamination, and foster coordination among stakeholders for effective implementation.

This Watershed Management Plan for the Rabbit River Watershed outlines a strategy to address water quality concerns and restore designated uses impacted by non-point source (NPS) pollution. The plan aims to support a natural, healthy river ecosystem while maintaining social and economic viability. Key focus areas include understanding watershed characteristics, engaging stakeholders, identifying and prioritizing pollutants (such as sediment, nutrients, and pathogens), defining critical areas for restoration and preservation, and implementing best management practices (BMPs). The plan's goals are to restore impaired designated uses (aquatic life, wildlife, warmwater fishery), protect threatened uses (coldwater fishery, recreation, navigation), educate stakeholders, and establish a sustainable implementation strategy.

This Watershed Management Plan for the Gun River Watershed outlines strategies to restore and protect its water quality and ecological health. Key objectives include stabilizing hydrology to reduce instream erosion and enhance habitat, significantly reducing nonpoint source pollution from agricultural fields and animal operations, and minimizing urban runoff. The plan also seeks to improve habitat quality, connectivity, and recreational opportunities within the watershed.