Preventing pollution is the most effective way to protect Washtenaw County waterways, both environmentally and economically. T he Community Partners for Clean Streams program is open to all business, institutional and multi-family residential landowners in Washtenaw County. A list of current members can be viewed here . While these activities are focused on specific activities, any business is welcome to participate if it has the potential to generate polluted runoff. Participants then complete a Water Quality Action Plan, outlining the steps that they have taken to protect water quality at present and in the future.
Technical assistance is provided throughout the plan development process.
Program Sponsors Community Partners for Clean Streams is sponsored by Washtenaw County and the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner Janis A. Bobrin . For information about downloading the Community Partners for Clean Streams fact sheets, click here . A one-quarter page newspaper ad placed by the Washtenaw County Environmental Interest Group in May 1999 recognized the Community Partners for Clean Streams Environmental Excellence Award winners. In late July, the second issue of the Community Partners for Clean Streams newsletter was sent to program participants. The Clean Streams Messenger serves as a source of recognition, as well as a means of communication.