Jon W. Allan, Director Office of the Great Lakes
Water Strategy
In his Energy and Environment message, Governor Snyder asked the Office of the Great Lakes to lead development of a Water Strategy based on an ecosystem approach.
– Roadmap for future water use, enjoyment and conservation of water resources.
– Reflects themes on how water matters to regions, communities and people
– Emphasis on restoring hydrologic integrity
– Encompasses all Michigan’s water resources and their use
Engagement Strategy
• 10 regions, 16 communities, tribal governments
• One on one presentations and conversations – Build upon previous and existing work and
relationships – Improve methods of engaging the public – Understand what groups and individuals value most about water – Test community ability to coalesce around vision
and implement strategies
• Reconvening Ten Regional Roundtables • Six Community Conversations
- Saginaw, July 16 - 7 p.m.
- Detroit, July 28 – 6 p.m.
- Ann Arbor, July 29 – 7 p.m.
- Marquette, August 4 – 7 p.m.
- Traverse City, August 5 – 7 p.m.
- Grand Rapids, August 13 – 7 p.m.
• Comments due Friday, August 28, 2015
Engagement Strategy
Our Vision
Michigan’s water resources support a healthy
environment, healthy citizens, vibrant communities and sustainable economies.
Water Strategy Engagement Strategy
• 30 year vision
• 9 Goals, 9 Outcomes
• 62 Recommendations, 22 priorities
• Metrics for Measuring Progress and Success
• 5 year implementation plan
• Audience
Protect and Restore Aquatic Ecosystems
Key Recommendations: – Prevent introduction of invasive species. – Develop a comprehensive strategy to address nuisance algal
blooms. – Address storm water through green infrastructure, low impact
development and green spaces.
Ensure Clean and Safe Waters
Key Recommendations: – Protect drinking and source water from
contamination. – Pass a statewide sanitary code. – Secure long-term funding to accelerate
clean-up of contaminated sites. – Establish priorities and address
emerging pollutants of concern.
Create Vibrant Waterfronts
Key Recommendations: – Leverage water assets at state, regional
and local level. – Support investments in commercial
harbors and ports and address long-term maritime and infrastructure needs.
Support Water-Based Recreation
Key Recommendations: – Expand real-time monitoring of
beaches. – Make investments in recreational
harbors to address infrastructure. – Develop and implement a water
trails system.
Promote Water-Based Economies
Key Recommendations: – Accelerate water technologies to solve
water problems. – Establish voluntary water efficiency
targets for all major water dependent sectors.
– Develop a water conservation and reuse strategy.
Invest in Water Infrastructure
Key Recommendation: – Establish a long-term Water Fund to achieve Water Strategy
goals including water infrastructure management.
Monitor Water Quality
Key Recommendations: – Implement a pilot water
resource decision framework. – Support groundwater and
surface water monitoring.
Build Governance Tools
Key Recommendations: – Create an integrated system for managing water at the local
level. – Retain full authority to continue to manage Michigan’s water
resources.
Inspire Stewardship for Clean Water
Key Recommendations: – Integrate water literacy into state of Michigan
curriculum standards. – Build volunteer opportunities and partnerships
Implementation Plan
• 5 years • Implementation metrics • Lead actor – initiator, convener, facilitator, implementer • Establish 6 month, 12 month, 2 year priorities
– Develop 12 month work plan for key priorities – Assess current progress to implement recommendations
• Identify areas others have interest to lead
Thank you
Comments due Friday, August 28, 2015 [email protected]
Office of the Great Lakes
www.michigan.gov/waterstrategy 517-284-5035
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