Section 324.8709 - Groundwater stewardship teams. - Michigan Statutes

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 451 of 1994

324.8709 Groundwater stewardship teams.

Sec. 8709.

(1) The director shall establish regional groundwater stewardship teams composed of departmental, educational, and technical assistance personnel, and other persons as determined necessary by the director, for implementation of programs developed under this part.

(2) The groundwater stewardship teams are responsible for implementation of programs developed under this part, including, but not limited to, the provision of all of the following:

(a) Educational opportunities including direct educational assistance and consulting programs; demonstration projects; educational programs; and tours, workshops, and conferences.

(b) Technical assistance for persons making changes consistent with groundwater stewardship practices or groundwater protection rules, on-site evaluation of practices that may impact groundwater, the development and implementation of stewardship plans, and the development and implementation of activity plans.

(c) Private well sampling, grants-in-aid for persons in the stewardship program, emergency response, and land application of pesticide and fertilizer contaminated materials.

History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995
Popular Name: Act 451
Popular Name: NREPA