What is SEMCOGs role in water quality in Southeast Michigan?
SEMCOG is a membership organization of local governments helping solve regional issues that extend beyond individual governmental boundaries. We advocate for the good of Southeast Michigan and its citizens, and the wise use of taxpayer dollars. SEMCOG represents over 150 local governments in Southeast Michigan and has some federal responsibilities under the Clean Water Act. A few years ago, SEMCOG published the Water Quality Management Plan for Southeast Michigan. It focuses on restoring and maintaining the designated uses for surface waters and advocates for a regional approach to protect water quality. One of the goals is to develop educational programs that promote voluntary pollution prevention actions which reduce or eliminate pollutants at their source, and that promote stewardship of our water resources by citizens, government, and business.
