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Michigan's Natural Rivers Program

Michigan is blessed with more than 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, including over 12,000 miles of cold water trout streams! The Natural Rivers Program was developed to preserve, protect and enhance our state's finest river systems for the use and enjoyment of current and future generations by allowing property owners their right to reasonable development, while protecting Michigan's unique river resources.

• Statewide Map of Natural Rivers PDF icon

• More about the Natural Rivers Program PDF icon

• Rules for Utilities and Publicly Provided Facilities PDF icon

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Vegetated Buffers in Michigan PDF icon

• Designated Rivers Listed by County PDF icon

• Natural River Administrative Rules

• Au Sable River

• Betsie River

• Boardman River

• Flat River

• Fox River

• Huron River

• Jordan River

• Lower Kalamazoo

• Pere Marquette

• Pigeon River

• Pine River

• Rifle River

• Rogue River

• Two Hearted River

• Upper Manistee River

• White River

• Application for Natural River Zoning Permit PDF icon

• Summary Standards PDF icon


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