1. Living on the Edge Shoreline Stewardship for Brighton Lake Jo Latimore, Watershed Ecologist Huron River Watershed Council

2. 900 square miles 63 communities 7 counties >525,000 people 900 square miles 63 communities 7 counties >525,000 people Huron River Watershed

3. South Ore Creek Subwatershed

4. Brighton Lake Subwatershed

5. How healthy is the Huron? The Huron is the “cleanest urban river in Michigan,” However... The Huron is the “cleanest urban river in Michigan,” However...

6. Areas of the Huron not meeting water quality standards In Michigan, 400 lakes & rivers in violation

7. MDEQ study in ‘98-’99:   34  g Phosphorus/L  100% from Non-Point Source Pollution   Load: 973 lbs/yr Phosphorus “Threatened” due to Phosphorus inputs from land use changes Brighton Lake Water Quality

8. Why is excess phosphorous bad? Lake productivity in this region is naturally limited by phosphorus Excess phosphorus acts as a fertilizer, leading to: –Excess algal and plant growth –Low dissolved oxygen levels –Decreased clarity –Water taste and odor problems

9. Source: SFWMD Source: Roger Bannerman

10. For more information… www.hrwc.org 734-769-5123 Jo Latimore, Watershed Ecologist Chris Riggs, Upper Huron Coordinator