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Water Protection Activities in Washtenaw County

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<strong>Water</strong>shed Plan BMP Title BMP Description BMP Outcome<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes Install grade stabilization culverts<br />

Install structures to control the grade and head cutt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />

channels (mostly agricultural) Reduces erosion and sedimentation<br />

Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> catch bas<strong>in</strong> Installation of additional sump chambers to enhance<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes <strong>in</strong>serts<br />

collection of solids Reduction of sediment <strong>in</strong> storm water<br />

Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> porous<br />

Modular pav<strong>in</strong>g blocks with open<strong>in</strong>gs filled with sand or<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes pavement<br />

soil<br />

Two-chambered collection device consist<strong>in</strong>g of a settl<strong>in</strong>g<br />

Reduction of surface runoff, improved nutrient filtration<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> media filters chamber and filter bed Reduction of sediment <strong>in</strong> storm water<br />

Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> sediment Barriers, bas<strong>in</strong>s and other devise designed to remove<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes trapp<strong>in</strong>g devices<br />

sediment from runoff Reduction of sediment <strong>in</strong> storm water<br />

Repair misaligned/obstructed Coord<strong>in</strong>ate townships and <strong>County</strong> efforts to address<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes culverts<br />

dra<strong>in</strong>age problems<br />

Alter grad<strong>in</strong>g practices and exam<strong>in</strong>e surface options on<br />

Addresses changes <strong>in</strong> hydrology and ma<strong>in</strong>tenance<br />

Huron Cha<strong>in</strong> of Lakes Stabilize road/bridge surfaces unpaved roads and bridges Reduce sediment pollution<br />

Mill Creek Restore wetlands Rehabilitation of dra<strong>in</strong>ed or degraded wetlands<br />

Ord<strong>in</strong>ance for wetlands not currently regulated by state<br />

Treatment, settl<strong>in</strong>g and storage of storm water. Aesthetic value/habitat<br />

Mill Creek Implement local wetland ord<strong>in</strong>ances or federal authorities <strong>Protection</strong> of small and isolated wetlands<br />

Initiate hydrologic study and Comprehensive hydrology and hydraulic study <strong>in</strong> the<br />

Understand<strong>in</strong>g precipitation, <strong>in</strong>filtration, surface runoff, flow rates<br />

and storage & better understand<strong>in</strong>g of velocity, flow depth, flood<br />

Mill Creek<br />

hydraulic study<br />

watershed<br />

elevation, channel erosion<br />

Remove <strong>in</strong> stream structures and Removal of Dams and other obstructions like sediment<br />

Mill Creek<br />

obstruction<br />

islands, log jams, branches/trees Can solve soil erosion and flood<strong>in</strong>g problems<br />

Implement natural features<br />

Protect local natural resources and direct development to Can be more protective than federal & state law to reflect local<br />

Mill Creek<br />

ord<strong>in</strong>ances<br />

suitable areas<br />

priority<br />

Implement storm water & water<br />

Protects watershed regard<strong>in</strong>g water quality, quantity and biological<br />

Mill Creek<br />

resource protection ord<strong>in</strong>ances Regulations to guide property development<br />

<strong>in</strong>tegrity<br />

Construct and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> storm water Manage storm water treatment onsite or per regional Reduce sediment, nutrient and flow issues associated with<br />

Mill Creek<br />

detention/ retention<br />

tributary area<br />

unmanaged storm water<br />

Construct/ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> wet detention Manage storm water treatment onsite or per regional Reduce sediment, nutrient and flow issues associated with<br />

Mill Creek<br />

ponds<br />

tributary area & create wetland<br />

unmanaged storm water<br />

Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> bioretention Landscap<strong>in</strong>g features <strong>in</strong> developed areas adapted to<br />

Mill Creek<br />

systems<br />

Construct and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>filtration<br />

provide onsite treatment Sediment and nutrient filtration, slower run-off velocities<br />

Mill Creek<br />

trenches Diverts storm water <strong>in</strong>to a trench with no outlet Stores storm water runoff and allows for soil <strong>in</strong>filtration<br />

Install storm water<br />

Diverts storm water <strong>in</strong>to a trench, bas<strong>in</strong>, permeable<br />

Mill Creek<br />

retention/<strong>in</strong>filtration devices pavement for absorption <strong>in</strong>to soil<br />

Open channel management practices designed to treat<br />

Stores storm water runoff and allows for soil <strong>in</strong>filtration<br />

Mill Creek Install grassed swales<br />

and attenuate storm water runoff Slower runoff, sediment and nutrient filtration, improved <strong>in</strong>filtration<br />

Reduce directly connected<br />

Direct<strong>in</strong>g flows from roof dra<strong>in</strong>s and paved areas to<br />

Mill Creek<br />

impervious surface area<br />

stabilized vegetated areas Reduction <strong>in</strong> storm water peak discharges, runoff volume and erosion<br />

Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> extended wet Manage storm water treatment onsite or per regional Reduce sediment, nutrient and flow issues associated with<br />

Mill Creek<br />

detention ponds<br />

tributary area & create wetland<br />

unmanaged storm water<br />

Mill Creek Install and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> ra<strong>in</strong> gardens<br />

Vegetated depression typically near an impervious<br />

surface to <strong>in</strong>tercept storm water runoff Slower runoff velocities, <strong>in</strong>filtration, nutrient filtration<br />

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