RE: E-M:/ bill to protect small wetlands (from the mackinac center's attacks)

["Matt Carmer" <mcarmer@king-macgregor.com>]

Chuck,

 

Has Milford Twp. decided to protect wetlands less than 5 Ac. in size?  Is this through a local ordinance?

 

Thanks,

Matt

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From: owner-enviro-mich@great-lakes.net [mailto:owner-enviro-mich@great-lakes.net]On Behalf Of Cubbagec@aol.com
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 12:27 PM
To: davemec@voyager.net; enviro-mich@great-lakes.net
Subject: Re: E-M:/ bill to protect small wetlands (from the mackinac center's attacks)

Dave,
I was privileged to be involved with some U-M Dearborn and Wayne County Community College students in conducting a wetland survey for Milford Twp about 20 years ago.  The Twp was interested in protecting them and from our survey work, we found that 50% of the wetlands in the twp were < 1/4 acre.  While the unique or rare wetland is worth protecting, it is the average/ordinary wetlands that provide the ecological functions that make them worthwhile.  I'm pleased that Milford Twp saw the value in that.  Let's hope there is more statewide protection!
Regards,
Chuck