South Branch of the Flint River Watershed

Watershed Summary 

In Michigan's Flint River system, the South Branch Watershed drains into the larger Flint River Sub-basin that ultimately drains into the Saginaw River Basin. The Saginaw River ultimately terminates at the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron The South Branch Watershed begins in Oxford Township in northern Oakland County and flows north through Metamora, Dryden and Lapeer Townships. The headwaters of the South Branch of the Flint River also conveys water carried by streams that drain portions of Addison Township in Oakland County and Attica Township in Lapeer County.

MDEQ Nonpoint Source Links 

• Project Fact Sheet (PDF) 
• Watershed Manangement Plan, without appendices 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendices 1 through 3 (2 MB)
• Watershed Management Plan Appendix 4 part 1 (7 MB) 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendix 4 part 2 (7 MB) 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendix 4 part 3 (7 MB) 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendix 4 part 4 (7 MB) 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendix 4 part 5 (7 MB) 
• Watershed Management Plan Appendices 5 through 8 (2 MB) 

Watershed Websites 

• Flint River Watershed Coalition 

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