Riparian Planning Guidelines Manual

The Riparian Planning Guidelines Manual is designed as a guide for community leaders and stakeholders to identify the resources associated with riparian areas and maximize those resources as community assets.  By using these techniques and approaches, communities can begin to leverage the opportunities a river or stream flowing through the landscape provides their residents. The information is targeted to multiple interest groups who have a stake in the river’s future.

Table of Contents (373 kb)

Chapter 1 - Riparian Corridors: An Opportunity to Connect to Nature (605 kb)

Chapter 2 - Riparian Corridors in the Landscape of Southeast Michigan (1.1 mb)

Chapter 3 - Land & Identity: A Planning Process for Riparian Corridors (2.0 mb)

Chapter 4 - Conservation and Restoration of Riparian Corridors (1.8 mb)

Chapter 5 - Cultural Resources: Building Awareness and Connecting with the River (1.1 mb)

Chapter 6 - The Role of Community Planning in Riparian Corridor Protection (1.4 mb)

Chapter 7 - Funding Riparian Initiatives (680 kb)

Chapter 8 - Case Study: Riparian Planning and Implementation in the Rouge Green Corridor (1.6 mb)

Chapter 9 - Summary & Additional Resources (373 kb)

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