Watershed Summary 

The Munising Bay Watershed Restoration Project is located in north central Alger County, Michigan. The Munising Bay Watershed is approved under the CMI administrative rules and was funded under section 319. The total surface area encompasses ~30,350 acres including the City of Munising and portions of Munising and AuTrain Townships. The Munising Bay has worked hard to protect and restore its rivers and streams by closing abandoned wells, repairing, replacing, or stabilizing erosion sites and bad road or rail stream crossings, and planting forested buffer zones, wildlife corridors, and filter strips. These improvements combined with in-stream fisheries enhancements have helped to restore, create, and improve lost fish and wildlife habitat and help rid streams of tons of accumulated sediments, while sustaining the local economy, environmental health, and enhancing recreational opportunities. 

MDEQ Nonpoint Source Links 

• Watershed Management Plan (PDF) 
• Watershed Management Plan Updates Fact Sheet (50 KB PDF) 
• Munising Bay - St. Martin's Hill fact sheet (320 KB PDF) 

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