MSU Extension Drought Resources

Lakefront Properties

• Summer drought? Not on Southeast Michigan freeways

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Heavy rains recently closed freeways due to flooding. Why does this occur and what can individuals do to reduce stormwater flooding?

• Lake augmentation – a solution to low inland lake levels? Part 2

  Published on December 18, 2012
  After a drought year, lake residents may be considering augmenting lake levels. MSUE Q&A document outlines regulation of water sources for lake augmentation projects.

• Lake augmentation – a solution to low inland lake levels? Part 1

  Published on November 29, 2012
  After a dry year, lake residents may be considering augmenting lake levels. If so, there are ecological and regulatory considerations.

• The ups and downs of Michigan inland lake levels

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Different types of inland lakes may vary in response to the 2012 summer drought.

• Irrigating with lake water during drought and dry weather

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Lakefront property owners have riparian right to “reasonable use” of lake water.

• Summer fish kills reported in Michigan inland lakes

  Published on August 3, 2012
  Lakes with high phosphorus levels may be at higher risk for fish kills.