Michigan's unique water resources must be protected. They are essential to Michigan's tourism, agriculture, manufacturing and other industries. "Pure Michigan" is built upon a Great Lakes way of life.

Michigan is literally defined by its water - the Great Lakes and our many other water treasures. When we think of Pure Michigan, we picture clean beaches, safe drinking water, abundant habitat for fish and wildlife, healthy people, and energy choices that protect our water; we
picture a virtual water wonderland. But how can we be sure the foundation of our way of life is preserved now and for future generations at a time when some are calling for repeal of water protection regulations and extreme reductions in funding for environmental protections?

How do we make sure we are Pure Michigan and not Pure Hype?

The following is Clean Water Action's 2011 Michigan Water Protection Agenda that shows how the state legislature can safeguard our waters. The Michigan Water Protection Agenda will be updated throughout the 2011 legislative session.

Clean Water Action's 2011 Michigan Water Protection Agenda will ensure that Pure Michigan is more than a slogan - that it's not just a state of mind but a state of being.