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| Our Water Resources are one of the most dominant features of the Leelanau landscape. The abundance and quality of surface water is also one of the main reasons Leelanau attracts millions of visitors each year. |
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Lakes Streams Water Quality Wetlands |
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Lakes in Leelanau County: There are over 300 lakes and ponds totalling over 18,000 acres, in Leelanau County. The largest lake, Lake Leelanau is approximately 8,700 acres, and 13 miles long.
Some of the county's major recreational lakes: Cedar Lake, Glen Lake, Lake Leelanau, Lime Lake and Little Traverse Lake are monitored year round by the Leelanau Watershed Council. In addition, these lakes have Lake Associations that exist for the common benefit of residents and visitors and to manage and maintain the lake and riparian areas.
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Streams in Leelanau County:Leelanau County has over 450 perennial streams extending approximately 200 miles. Fish Present: Most streams support a warm water fishery. The MDNR stocks 22 sites in Leelanau. For more information, visit the MDNR fish stocking website. |
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Well Water Testing: Ground water quality in the County is generally of good quality. There are isolated areas where high nitrates occur, particularly where there are sandy soils and extensive pesticide use. Contact the Leelanau County Health Department at (231 256 0200) to investigate suspected ground water problems. Best Management Practices to Protect Surface Water: There are numerous things citizens can do to help protect and enhance the quality of water in Leelanau County. Click here for a Great Slide Show on "Why Watershed Protection" |
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Wetlands represent biological communities that have water saturated soils the majority of the year and support water loving plants. These communities are vitally important for many reasons:
1. Wetlands serve as natural filters and remove harmful pollutants 2. Wetlands act as sediment traps protecting surface water habitat 3. Wetlands act as ground water recharge areas 4. Wetlands are the most diverse biological communities in the world. This diversity translates into overall biological health, allowing them the flexibility to withstand catastrophic events and other large-scale environmental changes. 5. Wetlands provide wildlife habitat for thousands and thousands of plant and animal species. |
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This page last updated on 6/2/2003.