Watershed Summary

The Platte River Watershed project was started in 2000 to address water resource impairments associated with road stream crossings and unmitigated storm water runoff.  This 118 square mile Lake Michigan coastal watershed contains approximately 100 miles of stream and more than 50 lakes, totaling over 8,500 acres that provide both cold water and warm water fish habitat and recreational opportunities.  The Platte River Watershed Plan was approved under the CMI administrative rules and was funded under section 319.

MDEQ Nonpoint Source Links

• Platte River Watershed Implementation Project fact sheet (279 KB)
• Watershed Plans within the larger Platte River Watershed
  • Long Lake

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Watershed Websites

• Benzie Conservation District
• Conservation Resource Alliance

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