Wetland Protection

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) under Part 303 of Public Act 451, NREPA, regulates any wetland, regardless of size within 500 feet of an inland lake, pond, stream or river. Isolated wetlands (greater than 500 feet from an inland lake, pond, stream, or river) over five acres in area are also regulated by the MDEQ.  White Lake Township Wetlands Ordinance No. 105 closely mirrors Part 303 of P. A. 451 but is more restrictive in that isolated wetlands two acres and larger are regulated.

For more information regarding White Lake Township wetland regulation refer to the electronic copy of Ordinance No. 105 posted on our Ordinance section under reference or contact the Township environmental specialist at (248) 698-3300 ext 190.

Additional information concerning state MDEQ regulated wetlands can be obtained online at the Michigan DEQ or by contacting the MDEQ Southeast Michigan District Headquarters, 27700 Donald Court, Warren, MI 48092. The main phone number for the Warren office is (586) 753-3770.