All landowner's should be concerned about protecting their lakes and streams, especially during timber harvest operations. Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been developed for Michigan to ensure that road-building and logging associated with timber management are done in a manner that minimizes impacts on streams and lakes. Road location, bridge and culvert installation, proper waste oil disposal and buffer strips are all practices designed to protect your valuable water quality. For more information on Michigan's 'Water Quality Management Practices on Forest Land', please contact your local DNR/DEQ office.

The American Forest & Paper Association has also developed a BMP brochure for private landowners. For a copy of the publication, please contact the Michigan Resource Alliance at 1-800-474-1718.