Groundwater Protection Practices
If you are interested in reducing the risks of groundwater contamination on your rural property, listed below are several practices you can do. For more information on any of these, contact the Water Stewardship Technician at the Conservation District Office.
Container Recycling Locations
Crop Production Services
885 S Parker Rd
Ann Arbor MI 48103
(734) 426-8851
For information on locations outside Washtenaw County, contact the District Water Stewardship Technician.
Emergency Tubes
Learn more about these weather-resistant Emergency Tubes that holds vital information for emergency crews about your farm or facility.
Farm*A*Syst
Find out more about Farm*A*Syst, which identifies potential risks to groundwater posed by farmstead operations.
Field*A*Syst
Field*A*Syst is a series of work sheets and fact sheets that help identify and offer ways to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination associated with pesticide and nitrogen fertilizer use.
Homeowner Practices
Similar to the other assessment tools, the Michigan Water Stewardship Program's Residential Program helps landowners identify and reduce environmental risks around the house.
Soil Nitrate Testing
Soil Nitrate Testing is an excellent and inexpensive way of evaluating the available nitrogen (N) status of your soil, and may help farmers reduce their N fertilizer appliction without reducing yields. Excess N fertilizer may increase nitrate contamination of groundwater.
Well Closure
Learn about the risks of abandoned wells and why you should close them on our Well Closure page.