What is Michigan’s Groundwater Stewardship Program?
The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program (MGSP) is a cooperative effort designed to reduce the risks of groundwater contamination associated with the use of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. The MGSP is voluntary, locally driven, and designed to address the concerns of individuals by maintaining a focus on the technical and financial constraints which drive real world decisions. The program is funded through fees that are assessed on sales of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. Why Protect Groundwater? Half of Michigan’s residents rely on groundwater for their drinking water. Groundwater also recharges our surface waters, which are used for drinking, as well as habitat for fish and other creatures in rivers, streams and lakes. Assessment of risks to groundwater and reducing or preventing groundwater contamination is necessary to sustain our health and quality of life here in the Great Lakes State. Information/Education Our local program provides information and education opport
