• Natural Rivers
Michigan is blessed with more than 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, including over 12,000 miles of cold water trout streams!

• Dams and Dams Removal
Dams have been built and rebuilt across Michigan to meet a variety of needs that reflect the evolution of the State's economy and society over the decades.

• Inland Lake Maps by County
Michigan boasts more than 11,000 inland lakes. Now you can access 2,700 inland lake maps On-Line.

• Best Management Practices (BMPs)

• Environmental Issues (DEQ)

• Great Lakes (DEQ)

• Inland Lakes and Streams
Michigan has over 36,000 miles of streams, and more than 11,000 lakes and ponds. These precious water resources and the benefits they provide are protected by several state laws from impairment due to pollution, physical alterations and nuisance aquatic species. The State's water resources are monitored by the Department of Environmental Quality and partnering organizations to determine the water quality, the quantity and quality of aquatic habitat, the health of aquatic communities, and compliance with state laws.

• Surface Water
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is committed to protecting and preserving Michigan's water resources. There are several programs in place which support this goal.

• Water Management
Water Management Activities that may have potential impacts to the public trust, riparian rights, or may impair or destroy the waters or other natural resources of the state, including inland lakes and streams, the Great Lakes, wetlands, and groundwater, are regulated by the DEQ. Information on the DEQ permit processes and water resource related databases and digital maps is provided.