Watershed Summary
The Les Cheneaux Watershed is considered a sub-watershed of the Pine-Carp Watershed located in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula. Specifically, the Les Cheneaux Watershed is located in eastern Mackinac County with one sub-watershed located in south-central Chippewa County. The Les Cheneaux drains approximately 115 square miles within the Carp-Pine Watershed. The watershed covers all of Mackinac County's Clark Township (80 square miles) and approximately 35 square miles in both Marquette (Mackinac) and Raber (Chippewa) Townships.
By implementing the plans recomendations the Les Cheneaux Watershed hopes to improve their water quality to protect the integrity of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems within the watershed, preserve the unique nature-based aesthetic character of the Les Cheneaux Islands Area, and provide appropriate opportunities for public enjoyment of aquatic/terrestrial resources such as walking trails, scenic overlooks, boat launches, and public access areas.
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