Jon W. Allan, Director Office of the Great Lakes

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1 Jon W. Allan, Director Office of the Great Lakes

2 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

3 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

4 Engagement Strategy 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

5 Our Vision Michigan s water resources support a healthy environment, healthy citizens, vibrant communities and sustainable economies.

6 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

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8 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.

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10 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.

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12 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.

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14 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.

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16 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.

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18 Invest in Water Infrastructure Key Recommendation: Establish a long-term Water Fund to achieve Water Strategy goals including water infrastructure management.

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20 Monitor Water Quality Key Recommendations: Implement a pilot water resource decision framework. Support groundwater and surface water monitoring.

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22 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.

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24 Inspire Stewardship for Clean Water Key Recommendations: Integrate water literacy into state of Michigan curriculum standards. Build volunteer opportunities and partnerships

25 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

26 Thank you Comments due Friday, August 28, 2015 Office of the Great Lakes