Watershed Summary

The Upper Maple watershed is approximately 328,320 acre and is part of the larger Maple River Watershed, one of six major tributaries of the Grand River. The project area of the Upper Maple River begins in Shiawassee Township, Shiawassee County, and flows northwest approximately 54 miles to the project end point in the Village of Maple Rapids, Essex Township, Clinton County. The watershed is approximately 79% agricultural land.

MDEQ Nonpoint Source Links 

• Upper Maple River Watershed Management Plan, without Appendices (PDF) 
• Upper Maple River Watershed Management Plan, Appendices 1 - 4 (PDF)
• Upper Maple River Watershed Management Plan, Appendices 5 - 17 (PDF)

Watershed Websites 

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