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Nutrient Framework to Reduce Phosphorus and Nitrogen Pollution
Introduction
Nutrient pollution of our nation's surface waters has been implicated as one of the top causes of water quality impairment. In a March 16, 2011, memo the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) stated its commitment to working with states and other stakeholders to accelerate the reduction of nitrogen and phosphorus loadings to our nation's waters. The USEPA reaffirmed their commitment to nutrient pollution reduction in an April 5, 2022, memo. Working in partnership with the USEPA, EGLE is presenting the steps that have been and will be taken in Michigan to protect surface waters from excessive nitrogen and phosphorus pollution. EGLE intends to work with the EPA to set load-reduction goals for prioritized watersheds and reduce nutrient loadings through a combination of point-source and nonpoint source reduction activities.
Nutrient Framework Topics
Nutrients in Michigan
- Nutrient Framework Overview
- Total Maximum Daily Loads
- Total Maximum Daily Loads Vision 2.0 - Nutrient Impaired Waters
- Nutrient Monitoring
- Assessing Nutrient Expression in Lakes
- Assessing Nutrient Expression in Streams
- Measures of Success
- Nonpoint Sources of Nutrients
- Septic System Sources of Nutrients
- Watershed Prioritization
Related Programs
Special Initiatives
- Restrictions on Phosphorus in Cleaning Products and Fertilizers
- Nutrient Criteria
- Phosphorus Policy Advisory Committee
Contact Us
Ryan Baldwin, BaldwinR3@Michigan.gov, 517-290-9012