About Land and Water Resources

Macomb County’s Land and Water Resources division has three primary objectives that are a clear objective of County Executive Mark Hackel’s vision for Macomb County.  The Vision for a Blue Economy Initiative is based on the 3 conjoining principle’s that are necessary for “Sustainability”; which include:

1. Environmental stewardship
2. Develop and foster economic development for water-based businesses
3. Enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors

Through the protection and restoration of Macomb County’s natural resources, the Land and Water Resources division will achieve these goals.  The programming set forth is geared towards increasing economic development through the improvement of water quality, water access, and water attraction.

Programming includes:

• Blue Economy Strategic Development Plan
• Lake St. Clair Tourism Initiative/Circle the Lake St. Clair Tour
• Macomb County Blueway and Greenway Vision
• Lake St. Clair Public Access Study
• Coastal and Waterway Placemaking
• Lake St. Clair Coastal and Clinton River Paddling Trail Maps
• Coastal Marshland Restoration and Natural Features Conservation
• James B. & Ann V. Nicholson Nature Center & Outdoor Classroom (In partnership with Macomb County Public Works)
• Huron to Erie Freshwater Studies Initiative (HEART Freshwater Center)
• Phragmites and Invasive Species Removal
• Boating and Fishing Macomb
• Model Environmental Ordinances